Source: This post on Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been created based on the article “Centre reimposes AFSPA in six police station limits in Manipur” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants armed forces sweeping powers to maintain public order in… Continue reading Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)
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.
Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice”
Source: This post on Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice” has been created based on the article “Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment condemning the use of bulldozers by state authorities to demolish the… Continue reading Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice”
Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector
Source: This post on Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector has been created based on the article “Central Consumer Protection Authority Issues Guidelines for “Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector” published in PIB on 14th November 2024. Why in news? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has introduced the “Guidelines for Prevention… Continue reading Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector
Supreme Court Overrules 1967 Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status
Source: This post on Supreme Court Overrules 1967 Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status has been created based on the article “Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2024. Why in news? In a 4:3 majority decision, the Supreme Court recently declared that an institution… Continue reading Supreme Court Overrules 1967 Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status
Supreme Court Ruling on Recruitment Rules in Public Services
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Recruitment Rules in Public Services has been created based on the article “‘Rules cannot change midway of public services recruitment’” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled that eligibility criteria and… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Recruitment Rules in Public Services
SC Requires Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants in Money Laundering Cases
Source: This post on SC Requires Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants in Money Laundering Cases has been created based on the article “Prior sanction required to prosecute public servants for money laundering: SC” published in Indian express on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court ruled that a prior government sanction is… Continue reading SC Requires Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants in Money Laundering Cases
Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles has been created based on the article “LMV licence holders can drive transport vehicles weighing less than 7,500 kg: SC” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that holders… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on LMV Licence Holders Driving Transport Vehicles
Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition has been created based on the article “Not all private properties can be used by State for the community: Supreme Court holds in majority decision” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, SC gave judgment on Private Property… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Private Property and State Acquisition
Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act
Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act has been created based on the article “Supreme Court upholds validity of Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court partially upheld the Act, maintaining that the State… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act
SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts
Source: This post on SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts has been created based on the article “SC issues directions to States, UTs to improve remission policy for convicts” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court has issued directives to standardize and enhance transparency in policies on permanent… Continue reading SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts
