Source- This post is based on the article “National Commission for Scheduled Castes directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to rehabilitated Bengali people” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) directs States to grant Scheduled Caste status to the Namashudra, Paundra and Rajvanshi sub-castes… Continue reading Criteria for SC status in India
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.
Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
Source: The post on Rules for Suspension of MPs is based on the article “78 Opposition MPs suspended, most ever in a day: Why this happened, what Parliament rules say” published in “Indian Express” on 19th December 2023 Why in the News? 78 Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been suspended for… Continue reading Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Source- This post on Telecommunications Bill 2023 is based on the article “Omnibus Telecom Bill introduced in LS to replace 138-year old law; allows interception, right of way, spectrum harmonisation” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 seeks to substitute the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the… Continue reading The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts passed by Parliament” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Subordinate Legislation Committee of Rajya Sabha has pulled up the Union Government for the delay in framing of rules/… Continue reading Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? Rajya Sabha has passed The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Office and Terms of Office) Bill,… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Post Office Bill 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “Post Office Bill, 2023: Why it was brought in, provisions, criticism” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Post Office Bill, 2023 has been introduced into the parliament seeking to repeal the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. What… Continue reading Post Office Bill 2023
Asymmetric Federalism: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond Jammu and Kashmir: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions” published in “Indian Express” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? India’s Constitution is tilted towards the Centre. But certain states enjoy special provisions in the Constitution. What is India’s Governance Structure? 1) India’s… Continue reading Asymmetric Federalism: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions
Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
Source- This post is based on the article “Arbitration agreements in unstamped contracts valid, says Constitution Bench” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a seven-judge Constitution Bench ruled that arbitration agreements in unstamped or insufficiently stamped commercial contracts remain valid, enforceable, and existent. What are the Highlights of… Continue reading Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
Source: The post is based on the article “What helped two men dodge layers of security inside Parliament House” published in “Indian Express” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, two persons visiting the Parliament jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitor’s gallery and opened canisters that emitted yellow smoke. What… Continue reading Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
Unveiling Anarcho-Capitalism: Navigating the Complex Debates and Controversies
Source- This post is based on the article “Understanding the debates around anarcho-capitalism” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? The term “Anarcho-Capitalism” has surged in prominence as Javier Milei, a self-professed anarcho-capitalist, secured victory in recent Argentina’s presidential elections. What is Anarcho-Capitalism? 1) Anarcho-Capitalism is a political philosophy advocating… Continue reading Unveiling Anarcho-Capitalism: Navigating the Complex Debates and Controversies
