Source: The post is based on the article “What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Amidst the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, some MPs said the government may guillotine the demands for grants and pass the Finance Bill without any discussion in the… Continue reading What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
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.
Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging
Source: The post is based on the article “SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 What is the Centre’s stand on death by hanging?4 What is the practice in other countries? What is the News? The… Continue reading SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging
In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
Source: The post is based on the article “In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?” published in Indian Express on 21st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is “sealed cover jurisprudence”?3 Under what circumstances does the court seek information in a sealed cover?4 How… Continue reading In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electronically-Transmitted Postal Ballot System(ETPBS)?3 What are the measures taken to facilitate ETPBS for Overseas… Continue reading EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Tribal Affairs Ministry has said that the current procedure for the inclusion of communities on the Scheduled Tribes list… Continue reading Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bar Council of India(BCI)?3 What has the BCI decided about Foreign Lawyers?4 What is the significance of these rules? What is the News?… Continue reading Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Maharashtra governor’s rationale in calling for a trust vote that led to the resignation of the Chief Minister. What… Continue reading Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
Source: The post is based on the article “OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Commission to examine the Sub-Categorisation of OBCs?3 What are the key findings of the commission?4 Does the… Continue reading OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre” published in The Hindu on 12th March 2023. What is the News? The government has recently said in the Supreme Court that same-sex marriages can hamper societal values. About the case The SC has received petitions to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage… Continue reading Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
