Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
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.
Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference
Source: The post is based on the article “Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will be hosting the 8th BRICS International Competition Conference (BRICS ICC) 2023. What is BRICS International Competition Conference(BRICS ICC)?… Continue reading Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference
Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) ” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). What is the National… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
Source: The post is based on the article “District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) have been set up in as many as 644 districts of 23 states/UTs which have DMF rules in place. Seventeen… Continue reading District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel
Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government has announced several changes in the disability pension rules of the armed forces. The new guidelines are called… Continue reading Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel
Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Agro Textiles?3 What is the importance of Agro Textiles in India?4 What are the steps taken by… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students” published in “Indian Express” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines to prevent student suicides in schools. These guidelines are titled UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop). What… Continue reading Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary has met and reviewed the situation in Sikkim. What is the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)?… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? Government has notified that the protection offered to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines. This… Continue reading Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. What is the National Turmeric Board? Aim: To focus on the development and growth… Continue reading Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
