Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the third extension to the present Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief was illegal and in violation of its judgment in… Continue reading Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments
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.
Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023 What is the News? Association of Democratic Reforms(ADR) has released a report titled “Analysis of Donations to Registered Political Parties from FY 2016-17 and FY 2021-22. What are the key… Continue reading Poll bonds chief source of donations for parties: report
Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023 What is the News? The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. What… Continue reading Dilution of Article 370 led to unprecedented era of peace in J&K, Centre informs SC
Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts called Nari Adalats. What are Nari Adalats? Nari Adalats are being set up at the… Continue reading Coming, women-only courts for alternative dispute resolution
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Problem of manual scavenging eliminated, claims Union Social Justice Ministry panel
Source: The post is based on the article “Problem of manual scavenging eliminated, claims Union Social Justice Ministry panel” published in The Hindu on 5th July 2023 What is the News? The Central Monitoring Committee of the Union Social Justice Ministry has concluded that the issue of manual scavenging has been eliminated. The ministry claimed… Continue reading Problem of manual scavenging eliminated, claims Union Social Justice Ministry panel
High Courts not empowered to issue a direction for invocation of Article 355 of the Constitution, rule judges
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
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
