Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why was delimitation in Assam put on hold?4 Why are some political parties critical of delimitation?5 Why does the government see delimitation as… Continue reading What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
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.
How are disputes between states resolved in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “How are disputes between states resolved in India?” published in Indian Express on 28th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute?3 What are some of the other inter-state disputes in India?4 What are the methods to resolve disputes between States in… Continue reading How are disputes between states resolved in India?
Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
Source: The post is based on the article “Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Department of Justice’s concerns about raising judges’ retirement age?3 What are the recommendations of the department on judicial processes and reforms?4… Continue reading Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Source: The post is based on the article “Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner” published in Indian Express on 13th December 2022 What is the News? A private member’s Bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha as a response to the growing concern over the independence and autonomy of the… Continue reading Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role
Source:The post is based on the article “Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role’ Under Arth Ganga” published in Indian Express on 10th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is the District Collector?3 What does a District Collector do?4 What does the Vidhi Centre book say about the… Continue reading Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role
What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?” published in Indian Express on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an election security deposit?3 Is the amount the same for all elections?4 When is a candidate said to ‘lose’ their… Continue reading What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?
Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court for making appointments of ad hoc judges?4 What is the MoP… Continue reading Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court
Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that nobody is stopping the government from bringing a new law on judicial appointments but till then the… Continue reading Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Source: The post is based on the article “After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India” published in Indian Express on 9th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a National Party?3 What are the current National Parties?4 What are the criteria for recognition… Continue reading After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?” published in The Hindu on 2nd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Personality Rights?3 Are personality rights different from publicity rights?4 Does the use of names on the internet affect personality rights?5 What about consumer rights?… Continue reading Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?
