What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Democracy Index, 2020. In that, India dropped two places and currently at 53rd position. Facts: Democracy Index 2020: It was started in 2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries. Categories:… Continue reading EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position
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.
Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended
What is the News? The tenure of the Commission to examine the Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes(OBCs) is extended. The commission now has until July 31 to submit its report. The commission is headed by Justice G Rohini. What is Sub-Categorisation of OBCs? Reservation among OBCs: OBCs are granted 27% reservation in jobs and education… Continue reading Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended
Govt. agrees to maintain States’ share in the divisible pool of taxes
Why in News? Recently the Government released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (15th FC) recommendations along with the action taken report in the Parliament. Major recommendations of 15th FC: Tax Devolution to States: The 14th FC commission recommended that states 42% share in the divisible tax pool of the centre. But the interim report of 15th… Continue reading Govt. agrees to maintain States’ share in the divisible pool of taxes
Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced
What is the News? The Economic Survey 2020-21 has introduced the Bare Necessities Index(BNI). Facts: Bare Necessities Index(BNI): This index is a means of assessing equity in economic development among states and regions in India. It uses the basic needs approach. Indicators: This index uses 26 indicators on five dimensions of basic necessities— water, sanitation,… Continue reading Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced
“Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It uses… Continue reading “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
India Justice Report 2020
What is the News? India Justice Report 2020 has been released by TATA Trusts. India Justice Report 2020: Prepared by: The report has been prepared by Tata Trusts along with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, CHRI, DAKSH and, TISS-Prayas and, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Parameters: The report analyzed the performance of 18… Continue reading India Justice Report 2020
Law Commission of India as a statutory body
Why in News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL. It is to declare the Law Commission of India as a “statutory body”. And also, to appoint a chairperson and members for the body within a month. About Law Commission of India Status: It is a non-statutory body. The government… Continue reading Law Commission of India as a statutory body
What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
What is the News? As per Election Commission, the remote voting project would be launched soon. What is the Remote Voting Project? A remote voting project will enable a voter to cast his or her franchise from any polling station in the country. It will remove the compulsion on voting only at the polling station,… Continue reading What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
When passed Bills do not convert into functioning laws?
Why in News? Over the years, Parliament has repealed several laws. But there have also been examples when the government has not brought an already passed law into force. Few such Examples Two such examples are the National Environment Tribunal Act and the Delhi Rent Control Act which Parliament passed in 1995 but had never… Continue reading When passed Bills do not convert into functioning laws?
Pardoning Powers of Governor
Why in News? Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner. The prisoner is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. Facts: Pardoning Powers of Governor: Article 161: It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or… Continue reading Pardoning Powers of Governor
