Source– This post on National Credit Framework (NCrF) is based on the article “All you need to know about the National Credit Framework” published in “The Economic Times” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the National Credit Framework (NCrF) system, which aligns education and skills training. It enables students to… Continue reading National Credit Framework (NCrF)
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.
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
Source-This post on Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani is based on the article “What is Nazool land, behind recent dispute and violence in Haldwani?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, after the administration conducted a demolition drive at a… Continue reading Nazool Land- Behind recent dispute and Violence in Haldwani
National Judicial Academy
Source-This post on National Judicial Academy is based on the article “If judges can go to National Judicial Academy for training, why not lawyers: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently emphasized the lawyers to undergo compulsory training at the National Judicial Academy like… Continue reading National Judicial Academy
DigiReady Certification Portal
Source-This post on DigiReady Certification Portal has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India and Open Network for Digital Commerce launch DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers ” published in “PIB” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? The Quality Council of India (QCI) and ONDC have recently… Continue reading DigiReady Certification Portal
RBI report on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
Source-This post on RBI report on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is based on the article “Panchayats earn only 1% of their revenue through taxes” published in “The Hindu” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? According to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions for… Continue reading RBI report on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
Default Bail
Source-This post on Default Bail has been created based on the article” Accused cannot seek default bail on ground that investigation is pending against others SC” published in “THE WEEK” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court in Wadhawani brothers multi-crore bank loan scam case, held that an accused can not… Continue reading Default Bail
PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebration of Supreme Court” published in “PIB” on 28th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court and unveiled several technology initiatives. What are the various technology initiatives launched? Aspect Details Digital Supreme… Continue reading PM launched multiple technological initiatives for courts in India
E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Source-This post is based on the article “What is ‘prior approval’, and why is it needed before investigating public officials accused of corruption?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court issued a divided verdict on ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to dismiss an FIR… Continue reading What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
