Source: The post is based on the article “Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister has recently inaugurated India’s new Parliament building. The new building will come into use from the next Parliament session. At this juncture, it is time to review the performance of… Continue reading Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now
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.
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?” published in the Indian Express on 29th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the Government come up with the Model Prisons Act 2023?3 About the formulation of Model Prisons Act 20234 What are the new provisions being… Continue reading What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Source: The post is based on the article “Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The wrestlers, protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanded the arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and undergo a narco test.… Continue reading Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the independence of the district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The court also said that judicial independence from… Continue reading Independence of judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: SC
Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
Source: The post is based on the article “Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)3 About the deferment of NHRC accreditation4 About the Paris Principles What is the News? For the second time… Continue reading Global agency affiliated to UN rights body defers NHRC accreditation
Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What is Ordinance? Article 123 of the Constitution… Continue reading Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and how
L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who are Aldermen?3 What is the case before the Supreme Court?4 What are the observations made by the Supreme Court on this? What… Continue reading L-G can destabilize MCD with power to appoint aldermen, says SC
Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has Promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
Elections and the airwaves
Source: The post is based on the article “Elections and the airwaves” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the rationale behind giving free airtime on public broadcasters to National and State parties?3 What is the process of allocating free airtime to public broadcasters?4 What is the… Continue reading Elections and the airwaves
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban” published in TOI on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jallikattu?3 What is Kambala?4 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?5 What did the SC rule on the amendments made… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
