Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is all set to implement the “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country. Which act… Continue reading Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
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.
Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the Telangana government’s use of Preventive Detention law in three different cases. What is Preventive Detention? Preventive detention means detention… Continue reading Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM- AJAY). What is Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Combination… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Textiles Minister launches Website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat” published in “PIB” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Textile has launched a website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. What is Kasturi Cotton Bharat? Source: Indian Express Launched by: Ministry of Textiles, the… Continue reading Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Source: The post is based on the article “APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has introduced the concept of ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ referred to as APAAR… Continue reading APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha” published in “Indian Express” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha MP has been accused of asking questions in Parliament in exchange for cash and gifts from a businessman. In… Continue reading Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
Source: The post is based on the article “Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Standards & Labelling Programme for solar panels. What is the Standards &… Continue reading Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Source: The post is based on the article “SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks troublesome” published in “TOI” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments. Background: In 2021, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns… Continue reading SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released draft regulations under the ‘leniency-plus’ regime. What is a Leniency Programme? The Leniency programme allows companies that… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
