Source: The post “Manual Scavenging” is based on the article “Rs 30 lakh compensation to be paid to families of those who die while cleaning sewers: SC” published in “Deccan Herald” on 25th October 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Union and state governments to ensure the complete eradication of… Continue reading Manual Scavenging
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.
Lok Sabha’s Ethics Committee: its history, constitution and members
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha’s Ethics Committee: its history, constitution and members” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023 Why in News? Lok Sabha Speaker has referred a “cash-for-query” complaint made by an MP against another MP to the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee. What is Lok Sabha Ethics Committee?… Continue reading Lok Sabha’s Ethics Committee: its history, constitution and members
Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled
Source: The post is based on the article “Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled” published in “The Hindu” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has recommended the use of Quick Response(QR) codes on food products. What is Food Safety and… Continue reading Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled
Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which act allows the government to implement DNA and face matching systems at police stations?3 How is the government implementing DNA and… Continue reading Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Preventive Detention?3 Under what laws can the state order preventive detention?4 What is the procedure for Preventive Detention?5 How do courts assess detention orders?… Continue reading Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM- AJAY). What is Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Combination… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Textiles Minister launches Website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat” published in “PIB” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Textile has launched a website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. What is Kasturi Cotton Bharat? Source: Indian Express Launched by: Ministry of Textiles, the… Continue reading Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Source: The post is based on the article “APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is APAAR?3 How can students enroll in APAAR?4 What are the benefits of APAAR for students?5… Continue reading APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha” published in “Indian Express” on 21st October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the procedure for raising the questions?3 What are the conditions for the admissibility of questions?4 What are the… Continue reading Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
Source: The post is based on the article “Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Standards & Labelling Programme for solar panels. What is the Standards &… Continue reading Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
