News: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) in the Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke in the Individual Category have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. About Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar It is an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
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.
Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
News : The Congress demanded that the proposed higher education regulator must ensure implementation of Article 15(5) on its twentieth anniversary. About Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution Article 15 is part of the Fundamental Rights and aims to prevent discrimination while promoting equality and social justice. Sub-clauses of Article 15 Article 15(1): It prohibits discrimination… Continue reading Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
Constitutional Tort
News: Prominent activists and religious leaders urged the Supreme Court to recognize hate speech as a constitutional tort due to its discriminatory impact on constitutional guarantees. About Constitutional Tort A constitutional tort is a legal remedy through which the State can be held vicariously liable for violation of constitutional rights by its officials. Constitutional basis… Continue reading Constitutional Tort
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
News: The Supreme Court raised concerns that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha exceeded his administrative role while preparing a draft decision on a removal motion. About Secretary General of Rajya Sabha The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and assists the Chairman in the overall functioning of parliamentary… Continue reading Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
Jamma Bane Land System
News: Recently, Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old Jamma Bane system of land records in the scenic Coorg region. About Jamma Bane Land System The Jamma Bane land system is a unique form of hereditary land tenure specific to the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka. Naming: The word “Jamma”… Continue reading Jamma Bane Land System
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA)
News- In Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma & Ors., the Supreme Court clarified maintenance rights of widowed daughters-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. About Rights of widowed daughters-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) The Act recognises a widowed daughter-in-law as a dependant who can claim maintenance from her… Continue reading Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA)
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
News: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. About Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 It is a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across States and Union Territories (UTs). It provides an evidence-based framework to strengthen export competitiveness at the State, UT and district levels. Released by: NITI Aayog First… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
News: The Responsible Nations Index will be formally launched on 19 January 2026. About Responsible Nations Index (RNI) It is India’s first globally anchored index designed to measure national responsibility beyond economic and military power. Launched by: World Intellectual Foundation in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, and the Dr. Ambedkar… Continue reading Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
BHASHINI Samudaye
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a workshop on BHASHINI Samudaye in New Delhi to strengthen India’s language AI ecosystem. About BHASHINI Samudaye BHASHINI Samudaye is a collaborative ecosystem platform under BHASHINI that supports co-creation, governance, and scaling of Indian-language AI tools and services. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.… Continue reading BHASHINI Samudaye
Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
News: As many as six years after the law was amended, the Union Government is yet to constitute the Arbitration Council of India to regulate and promote institutional arbitration in the country. About Arbitration Council of India (ACI) The Arbitration Council of India (ACI) is a statutory body established to promote and regulate arbitration mechanisms… Continue reading Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
