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.

Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries

Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries

Money bill and Finance bill

Source- This post on the Money bill and Finance bill has been created based on the article “How and when can a bill be defined as a money Bill?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to list petitions before Constitution Benches… Continue reading Money bill and Finance bill

International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)

Source- This post on the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) has been created based on the article “What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance, which the CAG inaugurated in Gujarat?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of… Continue reading International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)

Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)

Source- This post on the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?” published on “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Assam government instructed the Border wing of the State’s police not to forward cases of non-Muslims who entered India illegally… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)

Role of Finance Commission

Source– This post on the Role of Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is the role of the Finance Commission?”  published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The 16th Finance Commission, led by former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya, has started seeking public suggestions on its… Continue reading Role of Finance Commission

Karnataka Bill Mandates 50% Local Quota in Management Positions

Source- This post on the Karnataka Bill Mandates 50% Local Quota in Management Positions has been created based on the article “Karnataka Bill mandates 50% quota for locals in management positions” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a Bill mandating quotas for local candidates… Continue reading Karnataka Bill Mandates 50% Local Quota in Management Positions

Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G

Source- This post on the Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G has been created based on the article “Centre amends rules to broaden the administrative role of J&K L-G” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently widened the ambit of the… Continue reading Amendments to Administrative Role of J&K L-G

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas

Source- This post on the Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is based on the “Centre declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union government has declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’. Centre Declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ 1. Significance: The day will… Continue reading Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas

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