Polity and Nation Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source– This post on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is based on the article “Public Accounts Committee to hold ‘performance review’ of regulatory bodies” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2024. Why in the News? Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member K.C. Venugopal, who heads the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), will conduct a performance… Continue reading Public Accounts Committee (PAC) 

Source- This post on Law Commission of India has been created based on the article “What is the Law Commission: its role, members, & recommendations“  published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Union government has established the 23rd Law Commission of India which is effective from September 1. It will serve… Continue reading 23rd Law Commission of India

Source- This post on Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) has been created based on the article “BPRD Celebrates 54th Foundation Day” published in “akashwani” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, BPRD celebrated its 54th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi. About Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) Aspects … Continue reading Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) 

Source- This post on Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases has been created based on the article “Bail always the norm, even in money laundering cases: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the principle that “bail is the rule… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases

Source- This post on Report on Minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India has been created based on the article “Report reveals minimal use of plea bargaining in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently reported that, nearly two decades after its… Continue reading Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India

Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)

Source- This post on Creation of five new districts in Ladakh has been created based on the article “Amit Shah announces five new districts for Ladakh” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra,… Continue reading Creation of five new districts in Ladakh

Source- This post on Polygraph test has been created based on the article “Kolkata doctor rape-murder: What Sanjay Roy told CBI during polygraph test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital… Continue reading Polygraph test

Source- This post on First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases has been created based on the article “Kerala’s Kollam gets India’s first digital court for cheque bounce cases” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai of the Supreme Court inaugurated India’s first digital court for… Continue reading First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases

Source- This post on NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms has been created based on the article “NWMI issues guidelines to boost equity in newsrooms” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, NWMI issued new guidelines to promote equity in newsrooms. About the guidelines: 1. NWMI has… Continue reading NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms

Source- This post on Waqf Act 1995 has been created based on the article “Explained: The proposed changes to Waqf law” published in “Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The government is expected to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to amend 44 sections of the Waqf Act of… Continue reading Waqf Act 1995

Source- This post on National Commission of Minorities(NCM) has been created based on the article “National Commission of Minorities(NCM)” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has requested a report from State Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik regarding the Vishalgad violence. About National Commission of Minorities(NCM) Aspects Description… Continue reading National Commission of Minorities(NCM)

Source- This post on The Boilers Bill 2024 has been created based on the article “Boilers Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha” published in “PIB” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Boilers Bill 2024 was introduced in Rajya Sabha. It repeals the Boilers Act, 1923 (5 of 1923). The Bill aims to… Continue reading The Boilers Bill 2024 

Source- This post on Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen has been created based on the article “In setback for Delhi’s AAP govt, Supreme Court upholds L-G’s power to nominate 10 aldermen to MCD” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court confirmed that the Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Supreme Court Verdict on L-G’s Authority to Nominate Aldermen

Source- This post on Article 311 of the Indian Constitution has been created based on the article “Five policemen sacked in J&K in drug, terror cases” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of six… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution

Source- This post on Substantive Equality has been created based on the article “Supreme Court verdict on sub-classification: How CJI underlined substantive equality” published in Indian Express on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict on sub-classification of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) quota marked a milestone for equality jurisprudence. Chief Justice… Continue reading Substantive Equality

Source- This post on Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been created based on the article “Govt. introduces Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 3 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. About the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 

Source- This post on Government’s initiatives to promote understanding of the Constitution has been created based on the article “Government of India has taken various steps to popularize the understanding of the Constitution” published in PIB on 3 August 2024. Why in News? The government of India has implemented several initiatives to promote understanding of the Constitution and increase… Continue reading Government’s initiatives to promote understanding of the Constitution

Source- This post on the Alderman has been created based on the article “May pronounce verdict on Delhi govt’s plea against LG’s power to nominate aldermen in MCD: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India is about to decide on a case where the… Continue reading Alderman

Source- This post on the National Culture Fund has been created based on the article “NATIONAL CULTURE FUND” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Development recently informed the Lok Sabha that the National Culture Fund (NCF) has received ₹3.70 crore from non-government sources… Continue reading National Culture Fund

Source- This post on the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 has been created based on the article “Is the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill draconian?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Maharashtra government introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 in the Assembly. The Bill… Continue reading Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024

Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries

Source- This post on the Money bill and Finance bill has been created based on the article “How and when can a bill be defined as a money Bill?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to list petitions before Constitution Benches… Continue reading Money bill and Finance bill

Source- This post on the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) has been created based on the article “What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance, which the CAG inaugurated in Gujarat?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of… Continue reading International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)

Source- This post on the SC decision on Bail has been created based on the article “Bail cannot be denied on ground of serious charges: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court has emphasized that the seriousness of charges alone is not a sufficient ground to… Continue reading SC decision on Bail