What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the SDG India Index 2020-21. It is the 3rd edition of SDG India Index. Contents1 Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21:2 About SDG India Index:3 How are states ranked & classified?4 Significance of the index: Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21: India’s overall… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
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.
Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Data on Dowry Deaths in India:4 About Section 304-B:5 Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B: What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
How “Legislative Councils” are Set-up in States?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 History of legislative councils in India:4 About Legislative Council:5 Election of Legislative Council:6 Tenure:7 Powers of Legislative Council: What is the News? The West Bengal government has decided to set up a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Note: West Bengal had a Legislative Council in existence till 1969 after which… Continue reading How “Legislative Councils” are Set-up in States?
RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights from the Sale of Electoral Bonds:4 What are Electoral Bonds? What is the News? State Bank of India(SBI) has provided information on the sale of electoral bonds during the recent assembly elections. This was provided after a Right to Information(RTI) application was filed. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create a new district in India? The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the… Continue reading What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
What is the News? Recently Mumbai Police Commissioner dismissed a Police officer from service without a departmental enquiry. The commissioner did this by exercising his powers under Article 311(2) (b) Article 311 of the Indian Constitution: Article 311 deals with the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the… Continue reading What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
FCRA Amendments are Crippling Work of NGOs
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 FCRA Amendment Act, 2020:4 What is the issue with this amendment?5 About FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act): What is the News? The FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment) Act, 2020 has affected the work of many NGOs. They are facing difficulties in receiving foreign funds. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The… Continue reading FCRA Amendments are Crippling Work of NGOs
“State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
What is the News? Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the annual State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19 Report. Key Findings of State of Working India 2021 report: Impact of Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased informality in employment. This has lead to a decline in earnings for… Continue reading “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report
“Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
What is the News? Seven Myanmar nationals entered illegally and stayed in Manipur. They demanded a safe passage to New Delhi to get protection from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR). Recently the Manipur High Court has allowed them to seek protection from the UNHCR in New Delhi. About Myanmar refugees and the recent case… Continue reading “Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC
Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the court say?5 On Media Reporting: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
