Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord?3 Why is there an issue with the cut-off date?4 What is Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and why expressions have not been defined?5 Why are the definitions difficult?6 Has any definition been proposed? What is the News? The Assam government informed… Continue reading Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
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.
Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA) Aim: To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
Supreme Court tears into practice of ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sealed Cover Jurisprudence?3 Why has the Sealed Cover Jurisprudence been criticized?4 What are recent Supreme Court views on Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? What is the News? Recently, the two separate Benches of the Supreme Court have criticized the “Sealed Cover Jurisprudence” practised by the Government in Courts. What is… Continue reading Supreme Court tears into practice of ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’
Hijab not an essential practice of Islam, rules Karnataka High Court
What is the News? Karnataka High Court has pronounced its verdict on the petitions related to the row over wearing hijab in educational institutions. What were the issues before the Karnataka High Court? The questions before the High Court were: – Whether the wearing of the hijab is essential religious practice under Islam. – Whether… Continue reading Hijab not an essential practice of Islam, rules Karnataka High Court
ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP)?3 Participants of IEVP 20223.1 What is International IDEA?3.2 What is the International Foundation of Electoral Systems (IFES)? 3.3 What is the Community of Democracies? What is the News? The Election Commission of India(ECI) has hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2022. What… Continue reading ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the present rules on central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers?3 What is the new order issued by the Centre?4 What is the need for the new order regarding central deputation of DIG-level IPS officers?5 Why are States having problems with this order? What is the News?… Continue reading Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Public Order?3 Who has powers to legislate on Public Order?4 How has public order been interpreted by courts?5 How is the public order issue related to the Hijab Ban? What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
What is the News? The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. The President is taken on one of the… Continue reading Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
Explained: Freedom of religion and attire
Contents1 What is the News?2 How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution?3 What is the Supreme Court’s view on Religious Freedom?4 Where did the Supreme Court apply the essential religious practices test?5 What are the court’s rulings on Hijab? What is the News? Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s… Continue reading Explained: Freedom of religion and attire
