News: A DMK MP, Tiruchi Siva, has moved a privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He alleged that the Minister held a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing Parliament while it was in session. About Breach of Privilege Notice A Breach of Privilege is the violation of respective rights and immunities… Continue reading Breach of Privilege Notice
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.
PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF
News– The PMO informed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions related to PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF are not admissible under Lok Sabha rules. About the PM CARES Fund Established in: The fund was set up on March 27, 2020, after the Covid-19 outbreak, as a public charitable trust. Funding source: The corpus consists entirely… Continue reading PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF
Motion of Thanks
News: Recently, Prime Minister replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha (February 2026). About Motion of Thanks It is a parliamentary motion moved after the President’s Address to express gratitude to the President. It is a special address which reflects the policy statement of the government. It provides… Continue reading Motion of Thanks
Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
News: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment while hearing a case on nationwide implementation of the Centre’s menstrual hygiene policy for school-going girls. About Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right The Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene and access to related products is part of the right to life under Article… Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
News: Recently, Supreme court gave judgement that the Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism. About Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Stem cell therapy is also referred to as regenerative medicine. It encourages the healing process of damaged, malfunctioning, or wounded tissue by utilizing stem cells or their derivatives. Note:… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
Gita Mittal Committee
News: The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the all-women Gita Mittal Committee monitoring rehabilitation work in violence-affected Manipur by six months. About Gita Mittal Committee The Gita Mittal Committee is an all-women committee of three former High Court judges formed to support rehabilitation in Manipur. Appointed by: The committee was appointed by the Supreme… Continue reading Gita Mittal Committee
PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
News: The PESA Rankings for 2024-25 were released, showing Maharashtra first, Madhya Pradesh second and Himachal Pradesh third among PESA States. About PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25 The PESA Rankings of the States for 2024-25 assess how well States have implemented the PESA Act in the Fifth Schedule Areas. Released by: It is… Continue reading PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025
News: The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2025. About Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025 About: Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards are an offshoot of the Ashoka Chakra series of Gallantry awards. Instituted in: 1961 The awards are given to a person for meritorious act of… Continue reading Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
News: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) in the Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke in the Individual Category have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. About Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar It is an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
News : The Congress demanded that the proposed higher education regulator must ensure implementation of Article 15(5) on its twentieth anniversary. About Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution Article 15 is part of the Fundamental Rights and aims to prevent discrimination while promoting equality and social justice. Sub-clauses of Article 15 Article 15(1): It prohibits discrimination… Continue reading Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
