Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Kerala government has decided to bring in an ordinance to remove the Governor from the post of Chancellor of all state-run universities. Why does the… Continue reading Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities
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.
Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. What is the News? The government of India has constituted the 22nd Law Commission of India with former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi as… Continue reading Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?
DMK wants Tamil Nadu Governor gone: What does the law say on how a Governor can be sacked?
Source: The post is based on the article “DMK wants Tamil Nadu Governor gone: What does the law say on how a Governor can be sacked?” published in Indian Express on 6th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How is the Governor appointed and removed?3 What are the Governor’s powers?4 What happens in case… Continue reading DMK wants Tamil Nadu Governor gone: What does the law say on how a Governor can be sacked?
Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota
Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quotaSource: The post is based on the following articles: “Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. “Reservation policy cannot stay for indefinite period, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on… Continue reading Supreme Court, in a majority verdict, upholds constitutional validity of EWS quota
First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?
Source: The post is based on the article “First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to the fundamental… Continue reading First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?
Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News? 2 When does conviction attract disqualification? 3 Is there legal protection for legislators against disqualification? 4 Can the disqualification be removed? What is the News? Two legislators from Uttar Pradesh were… Continue reading Explained | Can convicted legislators be disqualified from the Assembly?
NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(NCST) has approved the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ in the Scheduled Tribes list of… Continue reading NCST supports proposal to include Pahari community in ST list of Jammu and Kashmir
SCDPM: 8,416 public grievances addressed as part of special drive by Health Ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “8,416 public grievances addressed as part of a special drive by the Health Ministry” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has organized Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters(SCDPM) and Swachhata Drive. What… Continue reading SCDPM: 8,416 public grievances addressed as part of special drive by Health Ministry
SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution
Source: The post is based on the article “SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution” published in Indian Express on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the changes made to the right to freedom of speech and expression by the first… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging first amendment to Constitution
Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hate Speech?3 How is Hate speech treated under Indian Law?4 What has the Law Commission proposed on Hate Speech? What is… Continue reading Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police
