News: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) uncovered a major illicit drug manufacturing unit in Gujarat under “Operation White Cauldron.” About Operation White Cauldron Conducted by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Ministry of Finance Location: A secluded area off Gujarat State Highway (SH) 701, Valsad district, Gujarat. Objective: To dismantle a clandestine synthetic… Continue reading Operation White Cauldron
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.
Contempt of Court in India
News: Recent alleged derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court triggered calls for contempt proceedings to protect judicial authority. About Contempt of Court in India Contempt of court is a legal tool used to protect the dignity and functioning of courts by addressing conduct that lowers their authority or obstructs… Continue reading Contempt of Court in India
SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
News: The Supreme Court issued directions barring the police and prosecuting agencies from summoning legal professionals to reveal communications they provide while advising their clients. About SC Judgement on Summoning of Advocates by Agencies Background: The Supreme Court gave directions stopping police and investigation agencies from summoning lawyers only for doing their professional duties —… Continue reading SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP portal. About KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard About: The Koyla Shakti Dashboard is a digital platform that integrates the entire coal value chain from mine to market on a unified interface. Launched by: Ministry of Coal Aim: To serve as the Digital Backbone of… Continue reading Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
News: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) announced reforms to bring transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity to the rehabilitation ecosystem across the country. About Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) RCI is the statutory body that regulates and standardizes rehabilitation and special education given to persons with disabilities. Origin: It was set up as a registered society in… Continue reading Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
National Song (Vande Mataram)
News– Prime Minister urged citizens to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song by upholding and passing on its values to future generations. About National Song (Vande Mataram) Composition: Vande Mataram was originally composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterjee and included in his novel Anand Math (1882). Significance: It enjoys a status equal to… Continue reading National Song (Vande Mataram)
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
News: NBA released ₹1.36 crore to Biodiversity Management Committees in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh under Access and Benefit Sharing. About National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) It is a statutory, autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Established: It was established in 2003 by the Central Government of India. Established under: It was… Continue reading National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
Appointment of District Judges
News: Recently, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment regarding the appointment of District Judges. The judgment allows young judicial officers to be appointed as District or Additional District Judges to enhance efficiency and reduce pendency in subordinate courts. About Appointment of District Judges Constitutional provision: Article 233 of the Indian Constitution deals with the… Continue reading Appointment of District Judges
Operation HAECHI-VI
News: Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested eight individuals and identified 45 suspects as part of Operation HAECHI-VI. About Operation HAECHI-VI Operation HAECHI-VI is an international law enforcement operation launched by INTERPOL. It aimed to target transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes in 40 countries. It targets seven major categories of cyber-enabled financial crimes:… Continue reading Operation HAECHI-VI
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
News: On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court decided to examine a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax under the Finance Act, 2004. About Securities Transaction Tax (STT) It is a direct tax on every purchase and sale of securities listed on recognised stock exchanges in India. Introduced in: It was… Continue reading Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
