News: India has formally joined over 120 countries—including the US, France, Japan, and Australia—in issuing biometric e-passports. This move aims to enhance national security, ease international travel, and align with ICAO global standards. A nationwide rollout is planned by mid-2025. e-Passports. About e-Passports A biometric e-passport is an upgraded version of the traditional passport. It… Continue reading e-Passports
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.
Presidential Reference
News: In May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu made a reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143, seeking its opinion on 14 specific legal questions. This followed a recent Supreme Court judgment that prescribed timelines for Governors and the President to act on State legislation, and made such decisions subject to judicial review. Presidential Reference.… Continue reading Presidential Reference
Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction
News: On May 14, 2025, the Supreme Court asked a committee formed by the Madras High Court to identify Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu within three months. It ordered that no priest appointments be made in these temples until the process is complete. The next hearing is in September 2025. Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Agamic Temples and Supreme Court’s Direction
Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
News: The Committee for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to the Department of Consumer Affairs. It aims to improve repair access, transparency, and empower consumers. Framework on Repairability Index (RI) About Repairability Index (RI) The Repairability Index is a scoring system to rate how easily… Continue reading Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
Designating Senior Advocates
News: The Supreme Court scrapped its existing points-based system for designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and High Courts. A new set of guidelines is issued. Designating Senior Advocates. About Designating Senior Advocates Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the authority to confer the designation of… Continue reading Designating Senior Advocates
Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intensified its scrutiny of e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating consumer rights. The authority is particularly targeting the use of dark patterns. Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming About Dark Patterns Dark patterns are defined as deceptive design techniques used in user interface (UI) or user experience (UX) that… Continue reading Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
Right to Know
News: The Supreme Court of India, on May 9, 2025, set aside a Delhi High Court order that had directed the Wikimedia Foundation to take down a Wikipedia page related to a defamation case. The judgment reinforced the importance of free expression, intermediary protection, and public discourse even in sub judice matters highlighting the judiciary’s… Continue reading Right to Know
Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker
News: Karnataka MLA G. Janardhan Reddy has been disqualified from the State Legislative Assembly after being convicted by the Principal Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad. The disqualification is effective from May 6, 2025, as per Article 191(1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Disqualification of… Continue reading Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker
Appointment of the CBI Director
News: On May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the meeting of the committee tasked with appointing the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Appointment of the CBI Director. About the Appointment of the CBI Director The appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is governed by the… Continue reading Appointment of the CBI Director
ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
News: The Election Commission of (ECI) India will soon launch a single-point App ECINET for stakeholders. ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform. About ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform It is a new one-stop platform that will integrate and reorient over 40 of EC’s existing mobile and web applications. Aim: It aims to alleviate the burden of… Continue reading ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
