What is the news? The World Health Organization(WHO) releases its first-ever World Report on Hearing. This report released on World Hearing Day (observed on 3rd March). Contents1 About World Report on Hearing:2 Key Findings of World Report on Hearing:3 Suggestions by World Report on Hearing4 India specific findings of World Report on Hearing: About World… Continue reading WHO released “World Report on Hearing”
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 on “IT Rules 2021” to regulate OTT platforms
What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the new IT rules 2021 to regulate content on Over the Top(OTT) platforms. What was the case? The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by Amazon Prime’s Commercial Head. The plea is challenging the Allahabad High Court Judgment denying her pre-arrest bail in… Continue reading Supreme Court on “IT Rules 2021” to regulate OTT platforms
Government released “Rating mechanism for National Highways”
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MoRTH) released the first-ever rating mechanism for National Highways. About the rating mechanism for National Highways: Conducted by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MoRTH). Objective: The fundamental objective of highway rating is “Minimum time with maximum safety… Continue reading Government released “Rating mechanism for National Highways”
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Releases “Municipal Performance Index (MPI)”
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Municipal Performance Index(MPI) 2020. About Municipal Performance Index(MPI), 2020: It is a framework to assess and analyze the performance of Indian Municipalities. Performance is evaluated based on their defined set of functions. It provides citizens with a better understanding… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Releases “Municipal Performance Index (MPI)”
Clarification on IT Rules, 2021 for OTT Platforms
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting clarifies certain aspects of IT Rules, 2021 for OTT platforms. It clarified that there will be no government nominee in the self-regulatory body. What is the issue? The Central government notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These rules broadly… Continue reading Clarification on IT Rules, 2021 for OTT Platforms
Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
What is the News? The QS World University Rankings 2021 released. About QS World University Rankings 2021 Released by: Global higher education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds releases annually. Parameters: It calculates the performance of the universities based on the following four parameters: Academic reputation Employer reputation Research impact (citations per paper) Productivity of an institution’s research… Continue reading Ranking of Indian Universities in “QS World University Rankings 2021”
“Ease of Living Index, 2020” released
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) 2020. About Ease of Living Index,2020: Developed by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2018. It is an assessment tool. By this tool, quality of life and the impact of various initiatives on… Continue reading “Ease of Living Index, 2020” released
Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
What is the News? The Supreme Court in the Rajat Sharma v. The Union of India Case ruled in favour of Farooq Abdullah. The court in its ruling said that disagreeing with the views and policies of the government will not attract the offence of sedition. What was the case? A petition was filed in… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Sedition Law
“Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege”. Freedom House is a US-based Human rights watchdog. About Freedom in the World 2021 Report: Freedom in the World is an annual global report that tracks political rights and civil liberties. The report has been produced… Continue reading “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
“Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV. The channels from now on will be known as Sansad TV. About the Lok Sabha TV(LSTV): The Lok Sabha TV has been in operation since 2006. It was the first Parliamentary channel of… Continue reading “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
