Source: The post is based on the article “High Courts not empowered to issue a direction for invocation of Article 355 of the Constitution, rule judges” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Article 355?3 What was the case before Madras High Court?4 What did the Madras… Continue reading High Courts not empowered to issue a direction for invocation of Article 355 of the Constitution, rule judges
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.
Political parties can now file financial statements online
Source: The post is based on the article “Political parties can now file financial statements online” published in PIB on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of launching an online facility for filing financial statements by Political parties?3 What are the financial reports political parties have to file online?4… Continue reading Political parties can now file financial statements online
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has released a ‘Panchayat Development Index’ (PDI) has been formulated by the Centre to evaluate… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj releases Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index
‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sedition?3 Why has the 22nd Law Commission recommended retaining Sedition Law?4 What are the recommendations given by the 22nd Law Commission to prevent the misuse… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why is Delimitation being done in Assam now?4 What are the key highlights of the Draft delimitation document… Continue reading Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nehru-Liaquat Pact?3 What are the key provisions of the Nehru-Liaquat Pact? 4 What were the issues… Continue reading What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI)?3 What are the key findings of the GRAI 2022?4 What is the Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and… Continue reading Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law
Source: The post is based on the article “The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law” published in the Indian Express on 5th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sedition?3 What are the Law Commission’s recommendations on Sedition?4 What are the reasons given by the committee to retain the sedition law?… Continue reading The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law
Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission” published in The Hindu on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission of India was headed by Ritu Raj Awasthi. The Commission has said that the sedition needs to be retained, but certain amendments could be made for… Continue reading Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission
Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Article 298 and Article 299 of the Indian Constitution?3 What is the objective behind Article… Continue reading Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
