Source: The post is based on the article “Kollam is first Constitution literate district” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. What is the News? Kollam will be officially declared India’s first Constitution literate district by Kerala Chief Minister. How was Kollam declared India’s first Constitution literate district? The Constitution Literacy Campaign was launched… Continue reading Kollam is first Constitution literate district
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.
Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002” published in PIB on 12th January 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of three new cooperative bodies under the Multi-State Cooperative… Continue reading Cabinet approves Setting up of a national level multi-state cooperative seed society under Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002
Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
Source: The post is based on the article “Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Vice President of India has addressed the 83rd All-India Presiding Officer’s conference. What are the key highlights from his address? On Basic Structure: He cited the Supreme… Continue reading Vice-President says court can’t dilute Parliament’s sovereignty
SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
Source: The post is based on the article “SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delegated Legislation?3 What was the delegation of power in the demonetisation case?4 What was the Supreme Court verdict on demonetization?5 Why is excessive delegation power… Continue reading SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
Source: The post is based on the article “Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds” published in Business Standard on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a study titled “Report on municipal finances”. The study reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers from… Continue reading Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
Caste-based survey of 12 cr. people in Bihar begins
Source: The post is based on the article “Caste-based survey of 12 cr. people in Bihar begins” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Caste based Census?3 How is the Bihar Government doing the caste-based survey?4 Why is Bihar Government doing the caste-based survey? What is… Continue reading Caste-based survey of 12 cr. people in Bihar begins
Supreme Court expands Article 19 ambit: Not just state, even pvt citizens can face challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court expands Article 19 ambit: Not just state, even pvt citizens can face challenge” published in Indian Express on 4th January 2023 What is the News? A constitution bench of the Supreme Court has said that the fundamental rights in Articles 19 and 21 of the… Continue reading Supreme Court expands Article 19 ambit: Not just state, even pvt citizens can face challenge
What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
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?
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
