Source-This post on Allocation of symbols to political parties is based on the article “How are symbols allotted to political parties?” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the allocation of symbols to political parties. What do the rules specify? 1. Responsible authority- The allocation of symbols in elections… Continue reading Allocation of symbols to political parties
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.
State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
Source-This post on State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty is based on the article “Before SC’s 9-judge bench, question of whether states can levy excise duty on industrial alcohol” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench started hearing arguments on whether… Continue reading State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty
ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Source-This post on ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in sand mining case is based on the article “Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in a recent… Continue reading ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
New Security SOPs for Airports & Airlines
Source-This post on New Security SOPs for Airports & Airlines is based on the article “New rule brings relief for passengers stuck in planes for delay in take-off” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? To enhance traveller convenience, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has released new standard… Continue reading New Security SOPs for Airports & Airlines
Supreme Court bans uncontrolled soil removal for linear projects
Source– This post on Supreme Court bans uncontrolled soil removal for linear projects is based on the article “Why Supreme Court barred unregulated soil extraction for linear projects” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has cancelled a notification from the Environment Ministry issued three years… Continue reading Supreme Court bans uncontrolled soil removal for linear projects
How ED attaches cash
Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash
SLAPP Suits
Source-This post on SLAPP Suits has been created based on the article “Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently overruled a trial judge’s order that directed Bloomberg to remove its article on SEBI’s… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections
Source: This article on the EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections is based on “Carrying cash during elections” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Prior to every election, the EC issues detailed instructions to keep a strict vigil on the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery, and other… Continue reading EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections
Section 153A of the IPC
Source-This post on Section 153A of the IPC is based on the article “‘No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities’ : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist” published in “Live law” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that for an act to be considered an… Continue reading Section 153A of the IPC
Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a Chief Minister Serve While in Jail?
Source-This post on Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a Chief Minister Serve While in Jail? is based on the article “Can Kejriwal continue to be CM while in custody? Lessons from the Senthil Balaji case” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? There are inquiries about whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind… Continue reading Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a Chief Minister Serve While in Jail?
