Source-This post on Rules regarding star campaigner has been created based on the article “What are rules around star campaigners?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for… Continue reading Rules regarding star campaigner
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.
Unique ID for organ donation
Source-This post on Unique ID for organ donation has been created based on the article “Unique ID must be generated for organ donation: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has recently issued the directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving foreign… Continue reading Unique ID for organ donation
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Source– This post on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is based on the article “Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From 2 NCDRC Members For Issuing Non-Bailable Warrants Ignoring SC’s Interim Protection” published in “Livelaw” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to two members of the National Consumer… Continue reading National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Athletics Federation of India
Source– This post is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India
Curative Petition
Source-This post on Curative Petition has been created based on the article “In allowing curative plea in DMRC case, how Supreme Court pushes the envelope” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently set aside the 2017 arbitral award that required the Delhi Metro Rail… Continue reading Curative Petition
SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Source– This post on SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters is based on the article “Candidates have a right to privacy from voters, rules SC” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that electoral candidates have a right to privacy, asserting that they… Continue reading SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Right against adverse effects of climate change
Source– This post on ‘Right against adverse effects of climate change’ is based on the article “Right against adverse effects of climate change part of rights to life, equality: SC” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that the Right against adverse… Continue reading Right against adverse effects of climate change
Suvidha portal
Source– This post on Suvidha Portal is based on the article “Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on… Continue reading Suvidha portal
Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
Source-This post on Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs is based on the article “Telecom Secretary virtually launches one of “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs“ at IIT Madras” published in “PIB” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Telecom Secretary recently virtually inaugurated an “Experimental License module for 100 5G… Continue reading Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs
New rules for childbirth registration
Source-This post on New rules for childbirth registration is based on the article “Centre to separately record parents’ religion during registration of childbirth” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted model rules for childbirth registration. These rules must be adopted and notified by… Continue reading New rules for childbirth registration
