Polity and Nation Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source- This post on Law on Nomination has been created based on the article “Why was the BJP candidate declared winner in Surat?” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in news? The BJP candidate, Mukesh Dalal, was declared the winner in the Surat Lok Sabha constituency without even a vote being cast.… Continue reading Cancellation of nomination papers

Source- This post on Article 244(A) of the Constitution has been created based on the article “What is Art 244(A), the constitutional promise of autonomy that is driving the election narrative at a tribal seat in Assam?”  published in “The Indian Express” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? In the tribal-majority Diphu Lok… Continue reading Article 244(A) of the Constitution

Source-This post on Criminalisation of Indian Politics has been created based on the article “‘Accused in criminal cases won more seats in 17th LS’” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? According to a report submitted by amicus curiae to the Supreme Court, candidates with criminal cases have won more… Continue reading Criminalisation of Indian Politics

Source-This post on Rules regarding star campaigner has been created based on the article “What are rules around star campaigners?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for… Continue reading Rules regarding star campaigner

Source-This post on Unique ID for organ donation has been created based on the article “Unique ID must be generated for organ donation: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has recently issued the directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving foreign… Continue reading Unique ID for organ donation

Source– This post on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is based on the article “Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From 2 NCDRC Members For Issuing Non-Bailable Warrants Ignoring SC’s Interim Protection” published in “Livelaw” on 17th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to two members of the National Consumer… Continue reading National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

Source– This post  is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India

Source-This post on Curative Petition has been created based on the article “In allowing curative plea in DMRC case, how Supreme Court pushes the envelope” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently set aside the 2017 arbitral award that required the Delhi Metro Rail… Continue reading Curative Petition

Source– This post on SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters is based on the article “Candidates have a right to privacy from voters, rules SC” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that electoral candidates have a right to privacy, asserting that they… Continue reading SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters

Source– This post on ‘Right against adverse effects of climate change’ is based on the article “Right against adverse effects of climate change part of rights to life, equality: SC” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that the Right against adverse… Continue reading Right against adverse effects of climate change

Source– This post on Suvidha Portal is based on the article “Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved” published in “PIB” on 7th April 2024. Why in the News? Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on… Continue reading Suvidha portal

Source-This post on Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs is based on the article “Telecom Secretary virtually launches one of “Experimental Licence Module for 100 5G Labs“ at IIT Madras” published in “PIB” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Telecom Secretary recently virtually inaugurated an “Experimental License module for 100 5G… Continue reading Experimental Licence module for 100 5G Labs

Source-This post on New rules for childbirth registration is based on the article “Centre to separately record parents’ religion during registration of childbirth” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted model rules for childbirth registration. These rules must be adopted and notified by… Continue reading New rules for childbirth registration

Source-This post on Allocation of symbols to political parties is based on the article “How are symbols allotted to political parties?” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the allocation of symbols to political parties. What do the rules specify? 1. Responsible authority- The allocation of symbols in elections… Continue reading Allocation of symbols to political parties

Source-This post on State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty is based on the article “Before SC’s 9-judge bench, question of whether states can levy excise duty on industrial alcohol” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench started hearing arguments on whether… Continue reading State vs. Centre: Control Over Industrial Alcohol Excise Duty

Source-This post on ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in sand mining case is based on the article “Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in a recent… Continue reading ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case

Source-This post on New Security SOPs for Airports & Airlines is based on the article “New rule brings relief for passengers stuck in planes for delay in take-off” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2024. Why in the News? To enhance traveller convenience, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has released new standard… Continue reading New Security SOPs for Airports & Airlines

Source– This post on Supreme Court bans uncontrolled soil removal for linear projects is based on the article “Why Supreme Court barred unregulated soil extraction for linear projects” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has cancelled a notification from the Environment Ministry issued three years… Continue reading Supreme Court bans uncontrolled soil removal for linear projects

Source: This article on the How ED attaches cash is based on “PM Modi speaks of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor: How ED attaches cash” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How… Continue reading How ED attaches cash

Source-This post on SLAPP Suits has been created based on the article “Why Supreme Court allowed Bloomberg’s article against ZEE to remain online” published in “The Indian Express” on 30 March 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has recently overruled a trial judge’s order that directed Bloomberg to remove its article on SEBI’s… Continue reading SLAPP Suits

Source: This article on the EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections is based on “Carrying cash during elections” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Prior to every election, the EC issues detailed instructions to keep a strict vigil on the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery, and other… Continue reading EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections

Source-This post on Section 153A of the IPC is based on the article “‘No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities’ : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist” published in “Live law” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that for an act to be considered an… Continue reading Section 153A of the IPC

Source-This post on Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a Chief Minister Serve While in Jail? is based on the article “Can Kejriwal continue to be CM while in custody? Lessons from the Senthil Balaji case” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2024. Why in the News? There are inquiries about whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind… Continue reading Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a Chief Minister Serve While in Jail?

Source-This post on Fact Check Unit is based on the article “Government notifies PIB’s  Fact Check Unit under IT Rules 2021” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) as the authorised fact check unit for the… Continue reading PIB Fact Check Unit notified under IT Rules 2021

Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024