Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

The Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman institution established in India to investigate complaints of corruption in public offices, specifically among government officials, including the Prime Minister, Ministers, and Members of Parliament. The institution is designed to provide an accessible mechanism to tackle corruption and ensure greater transparency in the functioning of public offices. History and […]

Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has recently lauded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its dedication to ensuring fair elections, particularly in his monthly radio programme, “Mann Ki Baat”. He emphasized the importance of National Voters’ Day (January 25), marking the establishment of the ECI and the crucial role of people’s […]

Why in News ? The Home Minister has recently addressed on the implementation of 3 new laws & new challenges. Key Points from the Home Minister’s Address : Scrutiny before registering Cases: Senior police officials to ensure cases meet the criteria for sections related to terrorism and organized crime. Misuse of legal provisions undermines the […]

Why in News ? The government is introducing a fast-track immigration programme for Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders at seven major airports Overview: A fast-track immigration programme launched by the Union Home Ministry. Aimed at Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. Part of the ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ vision, providing […]

8th Pay Commission: Implementation Timeline: Expected Start Date: January 1, 2026. Formation of Commission: Likely to be constituted by mid-2024, 18 months before implementation. **2. Fitment Factor: Definition: A multiplier applied to the current basic pay to calculate the revised salary. 7th Pay Commission Factor: 2.57 (raised minimum basic pay from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000). 8th […]

India’s path to becoming the world’s leading startup ecosystem is driven by several factors: Explosive Growth of Startups India now has over 1,30,000 recognized startups, up from approximately 400 in 2015-16. Startup funding grew 15 times, with the number of investors increasing nine-fold and incubators growing seven-fold. Strong Digital Public Infrastructure India’s digital infrastructure addresses […]

the National Turmeric Board : Inauguration and Chairperson: Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi, with Palle Ganga Reddy appointed as its first Chairperson. Headquarters: The Board will be headquartered in Nizamabad, a key turmeric-producing region. Focus Areas: Research and Development: To innovate and enhance turmeric yield and quality. Value […]

The government has released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, for public consultation. Once notified, these Rules will aid in implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) effectively. Key Highlights of the Draft Rules: 1. Data Fiduciaries Major tech companies, including Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, are expected to […]

Should voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar? Puttaswamy case in 2018 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have accused each other of manipulating electoral rolls before the Delhi Assembly elections. This has reignited the debate about linking voter IDs/Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) with respective Aadhaar numbers. What is the […]

One Nation, One Election” is a proposal to hold simultaneous elections for India’s Lok Sabha (House of the People) and all state legislative assemblies, replacing the current system of separate, staggered elections. This approach aims to reduce the frequency and cost of elections, minimize disruptions caused by the Model Code of Conduct, and enhance governance […]