What is the News? NITI Aayog will launch a report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. About Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India Prepared by: The Report has been prepared by an advisory committee headed by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman. Purpose: The report will review the urban planning education system in… Continue reading NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’
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.
Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
What is the News? The Pendency of cases in lower courts has crossed the four-crore mark for the first time. Pendency of Cases in Judiciary The total pending cases in district and subordinate courts stands at above 4 crores currently. But, it was 3.2 crores at the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. … Continue reading Pandemic blues: Lower court pendency at record 4cr now
Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court
What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that priests cannot become owners of the land vested in deities. The ruling also stopped the government from becoming owners. About the Maharashtra government notification Earlier, the Maharashtra government issued a notification to delete the names of priests from revenue records as owners of temple land.… Continue reading Priests can’t be owners of temple deity’s land, says Supreme court
“Security for judges and courts states’ responsibility”, says Center
What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that there is no need to create a dedicated security force to provide protection to judges. Instead, special guidelines have been issued for the States. Read more: No need for dedicated force to protect judges, courts: Government Who will provide protection? Public… Continue reading “Security for judges and courts states’ responsibility”, says Center
Karbi Agreement – another milestone in PM’s vision
What is the News? The Government of India has signed a tripartite Karbi Anglong agreement with five insurgent groups to put an end to years of violence and bring peace and prosperity in the state of Assam. About Karbi Anglong Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam. The district is administered by Karbi Anglong… Continue reading Karbi Agreement – another milestone in PM’s vision
Explained: How the Supreme Court judges are appointed
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the age criteria for Judges?3 What is the selection process for HC judges?4 What is the number of women judges? What is the news? Recently, the appointment of 9 judges takes the Supreme Court (SC) strength to 33, of whom 4 are women. What are the age criteria… Continue reading Explained: How the Supreme Court judges are appointed
Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely
Source: This post is based on the article “Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely” published in The Indian Express on 28th August 2021. Contents1 What is the news?2 Context3 What does externment mean?4 SC’s observations What is the news? The Supreme Court has held that the power of the State to pass… Continue reading Fundamental Rights to Reside and to Move About Freely
CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 About the case:3 About the delays in the investigation:4 Court observations about Issues with CBI and ED probes: What is the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that the investigation agencies (CBI, ED) should not keep the “sword hanging” over the accused and there must be… Continue reading CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union minister Narayan Rane was arrested over his statement on the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The arrest was called unconstitutional and was against the rules and procedures relevant to arresting ministers and Rajya Sabha members. Procedure to Arrest a Cabinet Minister: When Parliament is not in Session: If Parliament… Continue reading What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?
‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
Source: The Hindu What is the News? In Pichhra Varg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana v. State of Haryana) case, the Supreme Court has stated that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for identifying sections of backward communities as ‘creamy layer’. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the two… Continue reading ‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
