Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
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.
SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Source: The post is based on the article “SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks troublesome” published in “TOI” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments. Background: In 2021, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns… Continue reading SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Leniency Programme?3 What is Leniency plus Programme?4 What is Cartel? What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
Source: The post is based on the article “SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriages by 3-2 majority. What are the views… Continue reading SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
India’s 2036 Olympic dream
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 2036 Olympic dream” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. What is the International Olympic Committee? The International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894. It is… Continue reading India’s 2036 Olympic dream
Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has made several amendments to the Aircraft Rules,1937. These amendments aim to… Continue reading Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current retirement age of scientists?3 Why is the government planning to increase the retirement age of scientists?4 Was this proposal… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). What is Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)? Mera Yuva Bharat… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
