Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in the News?  On August 18, 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, marking a major reform in India’s port and maritime sector. This legislation replaces the 1908 Indian Ports Act, eliminating outdated clauses and establishing a modern regulatory structure. The Bill is part of a comprehensive maritime legislative overhaul, alongside: […]

Why in the News?  In May 2025, the Supreme Court began examining a Presidential Reference to decide if Governors and the President have the authority to indefinitely withhold assent to State Bills. This follows controversies in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal, where Governors have withheld assent or delayed action on Bills passed […]

Why in the News?  In September 2025, the Supreme Court of India decided to place before a larger Bench the question of whether minority educational institutions are fully excluded from the scope of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The reference arises from doubts over the 2014 Constitution Bench judgment in Pramati Educational and […]

Why in the news ?  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat (August 2025) radio address, appealed to citizens to adopt the mantra “Vocal for Local” during the upcoming festival season, connecting it to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the goal of building a developed India. Key Points: Vocal for Local Festival Appeal: […]

Why in News  The Bihar Cabinet approved the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurship and self-employment in the State. Key Points: Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana About the Scheme: One woman from every family in Bihar will receive Rs 10,000 as the first instalment to start a business […]

Why in News  The Tamil Nadu government argued that the Governor cannot act as a “super CM” and has no independent legislative authority. The issue arises from the April 8, 2025 judgment where the SC had prescribed time limits for Governors to act on Bills under Article 200, triggering a reference on whether this curtailed […]

Why in the News  Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at the All India Speakers’ Conference (August 24, 2024), highlighted the growing dysfunction of legislatures due to frequent disruptions and lack of debate. His remarks came after repeated adjournments in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, leading to minimal legislative deliberation. […]

Why in the News? The National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education, April–June 2025) released findings on household expenditure on school education across India. Key Findings of the Report: NSS Survey Expenditure Gap Between Government and Private Schools: Average per-student expenditure in government schools is Rs 2,863, while in non-government schools […]

Why in the News?  The same is also true in the case of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India; as per an analysis conducted recently, a substantial number have grave criminal charges against them. The data has been collected after the recent parliamentary and state assembly elections and shows […]

Why in the News?  Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (popularly known as the Online Gaming Bill) has passed both the houses of Parliament. The Bill prohibits online games involving monetary stakes but supports and recognizes esports and casual social gaming. The bill was introduced by the Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and attracted […]