Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution:3 Subsections under Article 311:4 Exceptions to Article 311(2): What is the News? The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) has dismissed 11 J&K government employees for alleged terror links under provisions of Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution. About Article 311… Continue reading Dismissal of J&K govt employees: What the Constitution says?
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.
What is Kongu nadu?
Source: Indian Express What is the news? A list of new Union Cabinet ministers issued in Tamil Nadu has triggered a debate in political circles, by referring to ‘Kongu Nadu’, the informal name for a region in the western part of the state. Kongu Nadu ‘Kongu Nadu’ is neither a place with a PIN code… Continue reading What is Kongu nadu?
Joint Communication signed to secure rights of forest dwellers
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has signed a Joint Communication to secure the rights of traditional forest dwellers and to ensure proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act,2006. Why was this Joint Communication signed? The Government of India had… Continue reading Joint Communication signed to secure rights of forest dwellers
Cooperation Ministry will usurp States’ rights: Oppn
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Objectives of Ministry of Cooperation:3 What are Cooperatives?4 Constitutional Provisions Related to Cooperatives: What is the News? The Government of India has announced the formation of a separate Union Ministry of Cooperation. Objectives of Ministry of Cooperation: To provide a separate administrative, legal, and policy framework for… Continue reading Cooperation Ministry will usurp States’ rights: Oppn
Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Supreme Court has reiterated that public officers should not be called to the court unnecessarily. The bench observed this while considering an appeal against Allahabad High Court judgment as it noticed that the High Court summoned the Secretary, Medical Health in court. SC’s observations On separation of powers:… Continue reading Judges should not act like emperors, says SC
The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the Survey:3 Inter-Caste and Inter-Religious Marriage:4 Significance of the Survey: What is the News? Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC has released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer look at religious… Continue reading The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Cooperation. About Ministry of Cooperation: Purpose: The Ministry of Cooperation has been created for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Key Objectives of the Ministry of Cooperation: Firstly, it will provide a separate administrative, legal,… Continue reading Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What has the Supreme Court said?4 What were the issues with the Act? What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the practice of police registering FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The act was struck down… Continue reading Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
In Leh and Kargil, different reasons to oppose Ladakh’s current status
Source-The Indian Express Synopsis- LEH demand for 6th schedule for Ladakh, while Kargil has asked for the reinstatement of special status under Article 35 and 370. Contents1 Introduction-2 Different demand from Ladakh districts –3 LEH demand for Sixth Schedule status4 Kargil demand for restoration of special status under Article 35 and 3705 Way forward- Introduction-… Continue reading In Leh and Kargil, different reasons to oppose Ladakh’s current status
Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 View of the district court4 View of the HC What is the news? In a landmark verdict, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that adoption can’t be restricted only to orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children or those in conflict with law or in need of care and protection. Background A Yavatmal district… Continue reading Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
