What is the News? A three-member panel set up by the Government of India to review the eligibility criteria of Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) has submitted its report. The panel has suggested that its recommendations be implemented only from the next admission cycle and not the ongoing one as any sudden change will cause major disruption… Continue reading Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
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.
Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Belgaum Border Dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra?3 What is the basis of Maharashtra’s claim on Belgaum?4 What is Karnataka’s position on this?5 What were the steps taken to resolve the Belgaum Dispute? What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as… Continue reading Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
‘Indianising’ the legal system and SC’s views
What is the News? Two Supreme Court judges in the past few months have openly expressed the need to “Indianise” the legal system. What did the Supreme Court judges say on ‘Indianising’ the legal system? Chief Justice of India N V Ramana: Indianisation of the country’s legal system is the need of the hour. Here,… Continue reading ‘Indianising’ the legal system and SC’s views
Good Governance Index 2021 launched on Good Governance Day by Union Minister of Home Affairs
What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs has released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day. What is the Good Governance Index 2021? Good Governance Index 2021 has been prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Aim: To create a tool that can be used uniformly… Continue reading Good Governance Index 2021 launched on Good Governance Day by Union Minister of Home Affairs
‘Anti-national not defined in statutes’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the details provided by the Government on the term “Anti National”?3 Definition of Anti National4 Number of People arrested for indulging in Anti National Activities4.1 NCRB Data on Anti National Elements What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed Parliament that there is no legal… Continue reading ‘Anti-national not defined in statutes’
Compassionate job not a vested right, says SC
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is a compassionate job?3 What is the procedure for compassionate employment?4 What was the Supreme Court observation? What is the news? Supreme Court on hearing the appeal filed by the Union government said that compassionate employment is not a vested right. Earlier, the Madras High Court held to provide… Continue reading Compassionate job not a vested right, says SC
Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current income criteria fixed for EWS?3 Why has the Supreme Court called the income ceiling limit arbitrary?4 What has the Central Government done after this? What is the News? A three member-committee set up to examine the income criteria for determining the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is… Continue reading Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
News: Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to be present during a discussion. Why this is a cause of concern? Compromises the independent image of the… Continue reading CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
Cabinet clears draft Bill for linking Aadhaar & voter ID
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key electoral reforms approved by the Cabinet?2.1 Linking Aadhaar with electoral roll3 Voting by Special Procedure Gender Neutral4 Increasing the attempts to register in the electoral rolls4.1 Expanding Powers of EC during Elections What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved some key electoral reforms. These… Continue reading Cabinet clears draft Bill for linking Aadhaar & voter ID
Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Sixth Schedule?3 Why does Ladakh want to be part of the Sixth Schedule?4 Why Ladakh’s inclusion into the 6th schedule is difficult?5 About the government decision to protect Ladakh What is the news? Recently, an MP from Ladakh demanded that the region be included in the Sixth… Continue reading Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
