Contents1 What is the news?2 About the farmers’ protest and the PIL3 The Supreme Court observation in farmers’ protest and the PIL4 About the Supreme Court observation on blockade What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently said farmers’ grievances could be addressed either by Parliament or judiciary, but they can’t be seen to… Continue reading Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court
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.
Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Anti Defection Law?3 What are the circumstances covered under the act?4 Are there any exceptions under the law?5 Who decides Disqualification? What is the News? An independent MLA from Gujarat has said he has joined the Congress “in spirit”. This is because, under the anti-defection law, an independent… Continue reading Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary
What is the News? Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has backed 50% representation for women in the judiciary. Women and Judiciary Women constitute only about 30% of the subordinate judiciary. In High Courts, women judges constitute 11.5%. In the Supreme Court, we currently have four women Justices out of the sitting 33. That makes… Continue reading CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary
Supreme Court sets aside Madras High Court remarks on EWS quota
What is the News? The Supreme Court has set aside the observations in the Madras High Court’s order, which said that the reservation for Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) in the NEET-All India Quota can be implemented only with the approval of the Supreme Court. Background Recently, the Government of India had announced a 27% reservation for… Continue reading Supreme Court sets aside Madras High Court remarks on EWS quota
SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a FASTER System?3 What is the significance of the FASTER system?4 What is the progress on the implementation of the FASTER System? What is the News? The Supreme Court has approved the use of an electronic system named FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) for the… Continue reading SC introduces FASTER system to send records
CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the role played by CRPF? 3 What are the reasons behind the dip in quality of operations in Chhattisgarh? 4 What is the way forward? What is the news? Recently, a CRPF report revealed there is a lack of leadership in the Chhattisgarh resulting to operational and intelligence failure. The review… Continue reading CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) has launched the “Ek Pahal” Campaign. What is Ek Pahal Campaign? Ek Pahal Campaign aims to mainstream legal aid and to actualize the aspiration of access to justice for every citizen. Under the campaign, people will… Continue reading Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled Crime in India 2020. What are the key findings of the Crime in India Report? Registration of Cases: There was a 28% increase in the registration of cases in 2020 in the country compared to 2019. The surge in cases was primarily… Continue reading 28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
PM launches Sansad TV
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Sansad TV on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy. About Sansad TV Sansad TV has been formed by merging the two parliamentarian channels Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV. The merger was done based on the recommendations of a committee formed… Continue reading PM launches Sansad TV
NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’
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’
