News: HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is organising ‘Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE)’ programme from 14 to 18 September 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. About Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is a unique platform for civil-military engagement on national security. Organised by: It has… Continue reading Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
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.
Hindi Diwas and Rajbhasha Kirti for 2025-26
News: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) won the first prize under the ‘Rajbhasha Kirti’ category for the year 2025–26 at the 6th All India Official Language Conference held on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. About Hindi Diwas Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year September 14 in India. The first Hindi Diwas was observed in… Continue reading Hindi Diwas and Rajbhasha Kirti for 2025-26
Article 371(K)
News: The Centre has proposed Article 371(K) to provide Ladakh with constitutional safeguards and a directly elected governing body. About Article 371(K) Article 371(K) is a proposed constitutional provision for Ladakh. It is intended to provide a directly elected Union Territory-level legislative body along with special safeguards. Proposed by: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs… Continue reading Article 371(K)
Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation
News: A new ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research study found that nicotine pouches are reaching Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and gig delivery services. About Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation About Nicotine Pouch: It is a small, tobacco-free, tea-bag-like sack containing nicotine, favourings and plant-based fibres. Note: Nicotine is a highly… Continue reading Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
News: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). About National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) is a non- statutory body established under the National Commission for Safai… Continue reading National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
News: Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma rejected allegations against him and asked all concerned to await the CJI’s decision. About Acting Chief Justice of a High Court An Acting Chief Justice temporarily performs the duties of the Chief Justice when the regular Chief Justice is unavailable. Constitutional Provision: Article 223 provides… Continue reading Acting Chief Justice of a High Court
Agentic AI Skilling Program
News: Agentic AI Skilling Program has been launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Intel India during National Leadership Dialogue. About Agentic AI Skilling Program Launched by: It has been launched by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with… Continue reading Agentic AI Skilling Program
Police Modernisation Mission
News: The Union government told the Supreme Court that it had begun implementing the Police Modernisation Mission. About Police Modernisation Mission The Police Modernisation Mission is an umbrella scheme to modernize police forces over the next five years. Nodal ministry: It is being overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Aim and intended agencies… Continue reading Police Modernisation Mission
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
News: The Supreme Court used Article 142 of the Indian Constitution to cancel all FIRs against youth protesters involved in the July 20–25 paper leak protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. About Article 142 of the Indian Constitution Article 142 allows the Supreme Court to pass such “decree or order as it is necessary… Continue reading Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
Distinguished Jurist
News: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called the unused provision for appointing a “distinguished jurist” to the Supreme Court an “unused mandate” needing attention. About Distinguished Jurist A “distinguished jurist” is not specifically defined in the Constitution. It is generally understood as a person engaged in serious work in legal practice, teaching, or research,… Continue reading Distinguished Jurist
