Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam has re-merged four districts with the ones they were carved out after the Election Commission of India(ECI) notified the initiation of the delimitation of Assembly and… Continue reading What is the new delimitation exercise by Assam?
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.
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 What is the News? The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is intensifying with both states hardening their stance. The Maharashtra Assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution to support a legal… 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. What is the News? Recently, the Department of Justice made a presentation that comprised details of judicial processes and reforms, including the possibility of increasing the retirement age of… Continue reading Justice Dept. says raising judges’ retirement age may benefit non-performers
Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Source: The post is based on the article “Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner” published in Indian Express on 13th December 2022 What is the News? A private member’s Bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha as a response to the growing concern over the independence and autonomy of the… Continue reading Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role
Source:The post is based on the article “Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role’ Under Arth Ganga” published in Indian Express on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has released a book titled “From Rule by law to the Rule of Law”, with… Continue reading Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role
What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?” published in Indian Express on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The state Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat have concluded. As with all elections, while there will be candidates who will rake… Continue reading What does it mean for a candidate to lose an ‘election deposit’?
Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the process suggested by the Centre for the appointment of ad-hoc judges in high courts is “very… Continue reading Process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome: Supreme Court
Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that nobody is stopping the government from bringing a new law on judicial appointments but till then the… Continue reading Collegium system is the law until Centre brings new legislation, says SC
After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Source: The post is based on the article “After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India” published in Indian Express on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has got 5 seats in Gujarat but its vote share was close to 13%,… Continue reading After Gujarat results, AAP set for upgrade: What it takes to become a ‘national party’ in India
Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?” published in The Hindu on 2nd December 2022. What is the News? The Delhi High Court has passed an interim order to prevent the unlawful use of Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s name, image and voice. The court through its… Continue reading Explained | How do personality rights protect celebrities?
