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.

Rafale fighter jet

News:Defence Minister has formally received the Indian Air Force’s first Rafale fighter jet from a series of 36 such aircraft purchased from France. Facts: In 2016,Indian government had inked a direct deal with the French government to purchase 36 new Rafale fighter jet. About Rafale fighter jet: Rafale is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft.It… Continue reading Rafale fighter jet

Indian Council of World Affairs(ICWA)

News:Vice President of India has addressed the Governing Body of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi. Facts: About ICWA: Indian Council of World Affairs(ICWA) was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as think tank. It was established as a non-official, non-political and non-profit organisation under Registration of Societies Act… Continue reading Indian Council of World Affairs(ICWA)

National Testing Agency

News:National Testing Agency has sought permission from the Central Government to use Aadhaar data for the 2020 NEET exam. Facts: About National Testing Agency: National Testing Agency (NTA) was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship… Continue reading National Testing Agency

Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF)

News:Defence minister has approved enhancement of monetary assistance to Next of Kin(NoK) of all categories of Battle Casualty(BC) from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.The amount will be granted under ABCWF. Facts: About ABCWF: The Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF) has been set up under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare(ESW),Ministry of Defence The ABCWF… Continue reading Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF)

Him Vijay Exercise

News: China has raised strong objection to the ongoing Him Vijay military exercise. Facts: Exercise Him Vijay is taking place in October, 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise is to test mobility, communication and coordination of such huge body of fast-moving troops in difficult terrain. It is first time the integrated battle groups (IBGs) is… Continue reading Him Vijay Exercise

NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University

News:State-owned construction firm NBCC (India) has signed a contract with Department of Sports for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur. Facts: About National Sports University(NSU): National sports university will be set up in Imphal,Manipur. The University will be the first one of its kind to promote sports education in areas of sports science,… Continue reading NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University

National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language

News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has chaired a meeting of the National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language. Facts: About National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language: The National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language(NCPSL) was established as an autonomous registered body under Ministry of Human Resource Development(HRD). It is registered under the Societies… Continue reading National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language

National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has chaired a meeting of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language. Facts: About National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language: The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD). It was set up in 1996… Continue reading National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

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