News- The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled on 16 March. About Rajya Sabha Elections : Rajya Sabha elections are indirect elections through which representatives of States and Union Territories are chosen for the Upper House. Constitutional Provision: Article 80 (1): The Rajya Sabha shall… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections
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.
Municipal Bonds
News- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a high-level consultation to discuss strategies for deepening the municipal bond market. About Municipal Bonds A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or urban local bodies to raise funds from investors. Evolution in India: Municipal bonds was introduced in India during the… Continue reading Municipal Bonds
Privileges Committee
News- Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare appeared before Maharashtra Legislative Council Privileges Committee regarding alleged derogatory remarks. About Privileges Committee The Privileges Committee examines cases of breach of privilege of the House, its members, or its committees and makes recommendations. Origin: Parliamentary privileges in India originated from the Charter Act,… Continue reading Privileges Committee
Ol Chiki Script
News: Ol Chiki script is in the news due to its centenary celebrations, including commemorative initiatives and growing institutional recognition of its legacy. About Ol Chiki Script Ol Chiki is the official script of the Santhali language, a prominent tribal language with strong oral traditions. Developed by: It was developed in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath… Continue reading Ol Chiki Script
SAHI and BODH Initiatives
News: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare will launch two key national initiatives SAHI & BODH at the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam. About SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) SAHI stands for Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India. About: SAHI is a national guidance framework to… Continue reading SAHI and BODH Initiatives
Urban Challenge Fund
News- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with total Central Assistance of Rs.1 lakh crore. About Urban Challenge Fund Type of Scheme: It is a new centrally sponsored scheme. Ministry involved: It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: It… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund
Motions of Parliament
News- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gave notice for a substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi, seeking cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership. About Motions of Parliament Meaning A motion in Parliament is a formal proposal made by a member of the House to initiate discussion or influence the legislative process. It requests the House to take… Continue reading Motions of Parliament
Right to Recall
News- Raghav Chadha raised the idea of introducing Right to Recall in Parliament and sparked fresh debate on electoral reform. About Right to Recall Right to Recall is a mechanism that empowers voters to remove an elected representative before the completion of the term. It is a process initiated by the electorate through a petition… Continue reading Right to Recall
MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines mandating that all six stanzas of the National Song be performed and that Vande Mataram should be sung or played before the National Anthem when both are played. About MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram Order of Playing with National Anthem: When both Vande Mataram… Continue reading MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
News: Ayush Minister inaugurated the Chintan Shivir on the completion of 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi. About National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) It is an apex body to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and… Continue reading National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
