Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission headed by Justice Awasthi has recommended retaining Sedition Law (Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code) with safeguards to prevent its misuse. Note: At… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
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.
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 What is the News? Election Commission (EC) has released a draft delimitation document for Assam, proposing a change in boundaries of several Lok Sabha and Assembly… Continue reading Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, had resigned from the cabinet in April 1950 over the… Continue reading What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances has launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022. What is Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI)? GRAI was… Continue reading Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law
Source: The post is based on the article “The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law” published in the Indian Express on 5th June 2023 What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission has said that the sedition needs to be retained, but certain amendments could be made for greater clarity regarding its usage.… Continue reading The reasons Law Commission gave while recommending a stronger sedition law
Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission
Source: The post is based on the article “Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission” published in The Hindu on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission of India was headed by Ritu Raj Awasthi. The Commission has said that the sedition needs to be retained, but certain amendments could be made for… Continue reading Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission
Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the government, when entering into a contract under the President’s name, cannot… Continue reading Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled
Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now
Source: The post is based on the article “Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister has recently inaugurated India’s new Parliament building. The new building will come into use from the next Parliament session. At this juncture, it is time to review the performance of… Continue reading Performance review: How Parliament has functioned till now
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?” published in the Indian Express on 29th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that it has finalised the preparation of the Model Prisons Act, 2023. Why has the Government come up with the… Continue reading What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
Source: The post is based on the article “Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 What is the News? The wrestlers, protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanded the arrest of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and undergo a narco test.… Continue reading Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it work
