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
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.
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
Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench” published in Indian Express on 13th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nabam Rebia case?3 How was Nabam Rebia case used in the Maharashtra political crisis case?4 Why… Continue reading Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge Bench
SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Source: The post is based on the article “SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour” published in Indian Express on 12th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?3 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?4 What was the Central and State… Continue reading SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court” published in The Hindu on 12th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the Governor is not empowered under the Constitution and the laws to enter the political arena and play a… Continue reading Governors can’t play a role in intra-party disputes, says court
SC verdict on the Shiv Sena case: Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict
Source: The post is based on the following articles “The SC ruling on Sena vs. Sena” published in The Hindu on 12th May 2023 “Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict” published in the Indian Express on 12th May 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has passed a unanimous judgment on the various issues related to… Continue reading SC verdict on the Shiv Sena case: Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict
