Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI” published in The Hindu on 25th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice has submitted its recommendations on the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). What is the… Continue reading Parliamentary panel recommends new law to define power, functions of CBI
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.
What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Amidst the ongoing stalemate in Parliament, some MPs said the government may guillotine the demands for grants and pass the Finance Bill without any discussion in the… Continue reading What does ‘guillotine’ refer to in legislative parlance?
Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 – “Rahul Gandhi has been convicted, but what happens to his MP status? Here’s what the law says” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023… Continue reading Does Rahul Gandhi stand disqualified as an MP following his conviction?
SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging
Source: The post is based on the article “SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to provide data which may point to less painful, more dignified and socially acceptable methods of executing prisoners other than… Continue reading SC Bench seeks data on alternatives to hanging
In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
Source: The post is based on the article “In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?” published in Indian Express on 21st March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to accept the Centre’s “sealed cover” report on the delay in clearing the one-rank-one-pension… Continue reading In the OROP case, CJI Chandrachud refuses to accept ‘sealed cover’: Why did he do so?
EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of Law and Justice has informed that the Election Commission’s proposal to facilitate Electronically-Transmitted Postal Ballot… Continue reading EC’s proposal on allowing e-postal ballot for overseas Indian voters under discussion: Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Tribal Affairs Ministry has said that the current procedure for the inclusion of communities on the Scheduled Tribes list… Continue reading Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Bar Council of India(BCI) has opened up a law practice in India to foreign lawyers and law firms. What is the Bar Council of India(BCI)? The… Continue reading Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Maharashtra governor’s rationale in calling for a trust vote that led to the resignation of the Chief Minister. What… Continue reading Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
Source: The post is based on the article “OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 What is the News? Other Backward Classes (OBC) sub-categorisation panel have been working without the data from the last Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) conducted in… Continue reading OBC sub-categorisation panel is working without Socio Economic Caste Census data, Centre’s reply reveals
