The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition which has challenged the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules,2017.The rules were framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960. The petitioner has said that the rules notified in 2017 are being used as a tool to seize and forfeit their… Continue reading Cattle traders move Supreme Court against rules that allow seizure, forfeiture of livestock
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.
The proposal of Classical language status for Marathi is under active consideration: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
Minister of State of Culture and Tourism has said that granting of classical language status to Marathi is under “active consideration” of the Ministry of Culture. The criteria evolved by Government to determine declaration of a language as a Classical language is a) High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000… Continue reading The proposal of Classical language status for Marathi is under active consideration: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
Minister of State for Home Affairs has said that the Centre has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ensure effective surveillance along the international borders to check infiltration of illegal migrants. Several steps have been taken like enhancement of physical infrastructure which includes border fencing, floodlighting, and construction of border roads and establishment of border outposts.… Continue reading Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
According to the pre-feasibility report of Mekedatu project, nearly 52.5 sq. km of land in the core area of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, will be submerged or built over for the project. The Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir and drinking water project to be built at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers, near… Continue reading Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
The construction of Kondapochamma reservoir is nearing completion. The Kondapochamma reservoir is a part of Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project. Kondapochamma reservoir is being constructed in the Medak district of Telanagana. Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project of Telanagna is on River Godavari. It is touted as world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose lift irrigation project. The project will… Continue reading Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill,2019. The Bill seeks to ensure transparency,accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.It provides for the supersession of the Medical Council of India(MCI) for two years. During this period,the Board of Governors shall exercise the powers and functions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
AYUSH, MeitY ministries to collaborate for digitisation of AYUSH sector
The Ministries of AYUSH and Electronics and Information Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the digitization of the AYUSH sector. In pursuance to the National Health Policy 2017,the project aims to digitize the entire AYUSH leading to transformation in the field of health care delivery at all levels along with greater… Continue reading AYUSH, MeitY ministries to collaborate for digitisation of AYUSH sector
Government proposes Rs 74,000 crore bailout for BSNL, MTNL
The government has proposed Rs 74,000 crore bailout package for state-run telecommunication companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL). The scheme involves an attractive exit package of an additional five percent compensation(ex-gratia) and provisions for 4G spectrum and capital expenditure. BSNL is India’s largest loss-making state-run entity.MTNL comes third with.Only national carrier… Continue reading Government proposes Rs 74,000 crore bailout for BSNL, MTNL
Finally, aircraft carrier Viraat to be scraped
The government has informed Parliament that it has decided to scrap aircraft carrier INS Viraat. INS Viraat was decommissioned in 2017. INS Viraat is a Centaur class aircraft carrier. The crest of Viraat shows an eagle which symbolizes air power and the five arrows held in the talons of the eagle depict the ship’s versatile… Continue reading Finally, aircraft carrier Viraat to be scraped
National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Odisha government to ensure that schools in the state follow a uniform syllabus at the elementary level according to provision laid under the Right to Education Act, 2009. The direction came against the backdrop of reports received by the NCPCR that certain… Continue reading National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
