News: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s proposed visit to the United States was cancelled after political clearance was denied. About ‘Political Clearance’ for CMs Political clearance: It is an approval granted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for foreign travel by public servants and government servants. Supreme Court Ruling: In M. Karunanidhi v.… Continue reading Political Clearance for CMs
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.
Definition of ‘Industry’ and ‘Triple Test’
News: The Supreme Court has held that the broad definition of the term “Industry” and triple test laid down in its landmark 1978 Bangalore Water Supply judgement is the correct interpretation under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. About Definition of ‘Industry’ and ‘Triple Test’ Recent SC Judgement: The Supreme Court held that the broad interpretation… Continue reading Definition of ‘Industry’ and ‘Triple Test’
Zonal Councils
News: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near Chennai with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the chair. About Zonal Councils Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. It was introduced as a mechanism to promote… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
News: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in both Houses of Parliament on August 13, 2026, and amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (‘MMDR Act’). About Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 amends the existing… Continue reading Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
SraVaani
News: IISc researchers, with ARTPARK and Google, have released SraVaani, a multilingual speech recognition model for Indian languages. About SraVaani SraVaani is a multilingual Indian speech recognition model designed to support regional and non-scheduled Indian languages. Developed by: It was developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)’s SPIRE Lab, in collaboration with ARTPARK.… Continue reading SraVaani
Legislative Privileges
News: The Supreme Court’s seven-judge Constitution Bench will hear and clarify whether legislative privileges can override citizens’ right to free speech. About Legislative Privileges Parliamentary privilege refers to rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and MPs in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as entrusted to them by… Continue reading Legislative Privileges
National Anubhav Awards Scheme
News: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony under the National Anubhav Awards Scheme. About National Anubhav Awards Scheme It is an annual award scheme for retiring/retired employees to showcase their significant achievements made during their service period. Launch… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards Scheme
Revamped India Code Portal
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice recently launched the revamped India Code Portal. About Revamped India Code Portal Revamped India Code Portal is a revamped portal to make access to laws simpler, faster and more citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice Aim: It is aimed at making access to… Continue reading Revamped India Code Portal
De-reservation
News: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes will review Central government de-reservation proposals received over the last three years. About De-Reservation De-reservation: It is the process of filling a reserved vacancy as an unreserved vacancy, under specific conditions.. Regulated by: De-reservation in Central government recruitment is regulated through Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) rules… Continue reading De-reservation
Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
News: Supreme Court rules that Section 187(2) of the BNSS expands the scope of Police Custody under BNSS. About Scope of Police Custody under BNSS The Supreme Court held that Section 187(2) of BNSS enlarges the window during which police custody may be sought. Case name: The case was the State of Andhra Pradesh vs… Continue reading Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
