News:Recently,Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will build a 121-acre zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan. Facts: About Ashfaqullah Khan: Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement.He was born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In 1920,Mahatma Gandhi had launched his Non-cooperation movement against the British rule in India. But… Continue reading Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
News:Indian Army has began its work on the GOCO (Government Owned Contractor Operated) Model. Facts: About GOCO Model: The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. DB Shekatkar (Retd.) committee to enhance combat capability and re-balancing defence expenditure. In GOCO model, the assets owned by government will be operated by the… Continue reading Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
Explained: What is Epiphany festival
News:Recently,the Epiphany festival has been celebrated in parts of India such as Goa and Kerala. Facts: About Epiphany festival: Epiphany is a feast day or a day of commemoration.It is among the three oldest and major festival days in Christianity.The two others being Christmas and Easter. This festival is celebrated in Christianity to mark the… Continue reading Explained: What is Epiphany festival
Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
News:National Aerospace Laboratory has said that the Government of India should buy at least 50-60 Saras Mk2 aircraft to make production commercially viable. Facts: About Saras Mk2 aircraft: Saras Mk2 is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft.It is designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL). The project was started in 1991 and the first prototype was… Continue reading National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
News:The people of Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon War. Facts: About Bhima-Koregaon War: Bhima Koregaon is a small village in Pune district of Maharashtra.In 1818,a battle was fought here between the forces of the Peshwa and the British. The British army comprised primarily of Dalit soldiers.They had joined the… Continue reading Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
News: General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Facts: CDS: It is a permanent position for a combined head of the tri-services i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS will be a Four-star General. Role and Functions: 1. Be the principal military adviser to the Defence… Continue reading Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
News: The government has launched a web portal, ‘Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)’ in Delhi. Facts: About CEIR It is a database of the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets. All network Operators can share blacklisted mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
News:Ministry of Labour has planned to launch a portal named ‘Santusht’. Facts: About the Santusht Portal: The portal aims for speedy redressal of worker as well as employer grievances and ensuring effective implementation of labour laws at the grassroot level. The portal would monitor all services provided by retirement fund body Employees Provident Fund Organisation… Continue reading Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
Explained: India’s National Anthem
News:India’s National Anthem was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Congress on December 27,1911. Facts: About National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the country’s National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly of India on January 24,1950. Jana Gana Mana is the first stanza of the Bengali hymn ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata written by… Continue reading Explained: India’s National Anthem
