Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes” published in The Times of India on 10th October 2022. What is the News? The committee of Parliament on Official Language has submitted its 11th report to the President. About the committee of Parliament on Official… Continue reading Parliament panel moots use of Hindi, local languages in higher educational institutes
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.
Why has the Election Commission frozen the Shiv Sena’s symbol?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has the Election Commission frozen the Shiv Sena’s symbol?” published in the Indian Express on 6th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the ECI decide who gets the symbol?3 How does Election Commission resolve symbol disputes?4 Can the splinter group become a recognised political… Continue reading Why has the Election Commission frozen the Shiv Sena’s symbol?
Every healthy man is obliged to provide for his wife, children: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Every healthy man is obliged to provide for his wife, children: SC” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently said that a healthy man is obliged to provide through legal means, even by physical labour, for his wife… Continue reading Every healthy man is obliged to provide for his wife, children: SC
Supreme Court: Streaming live
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court: Streaming live” published in Indian Express on 28th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the advantages of live streaming of Supreme Court proceedings?4 What are the concerns of live-streaming of constitution bench hearings? What is the News? The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Supreme Court: Streaming live
Explained | Rules for identifying criminals
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Rules for identifying criminals” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022?3 What are the key rules notified under the Act?4 Who will be the repository of the data?5 What are the provisions… Continue reading Explained | Rules for identifying criminals
Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns
Source: The post is based on the article “Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases that will be heard from September 27, 2022. Background In… Continue reading Live streaming of SC proceedings: the rationale and the concerns
ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government
Source: The post is based on the article “ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? Election Commission of India (ECI) has suggested a number of amendments to RP (Representation of People Act) Act,1951 to increase transparency and accountability… Continue reading ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government
Scandinavian social democracy
Source: The post is based on the article “Scandinavian social democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2022. What is the News? The Nordic model of social democracy offers lessons to the developing world including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities. What is the Nordic Model? The Nordic model, also known… Continue reading Scandinavian social democracy
Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What has been the government’s response to this?4 Has this matter been taken up before by the… Continue reading Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam
Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups” published in PIB on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the agreement?3 What are the key terms… Continue reading Union Home Minister presided over the signing of historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Adivasi Groups
