Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Maharashtra, has been chosen as the 17th Vice President of India. He secured 452 first preferential votes, defeating the Opposition’s joint candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who got 300 votes. The margin of victory was 152 votes. About 98.2% of the electoral college, including members from both Houses of Parliament, […]

Himachal Pradesh: Fully literate State On International Literacy Day (September 8, 2025), Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared Himachal Pradesh as a fully literate state. It was announced on an occasion conducted by the Directors School Education in Shimla. Key Points: Fully Literate State Historic Achievement: Himachal Pradesh was declared to be 100 percent literate […]

Why in the News?  The revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement was signed on September 4, 2025, between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Manipur government, and 24 Kuki-Zo insurgent groups. This new pact introduces stricter monitoring mechanisms, Aadhaar-linked stipend payments, and restructuring of designated militant camps. It comes in the backdrop of ongoing […]

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 This legislation replaces the 1908 Indian Ports Act, eliminating outdated clauses and establishing a modern regulatory structure.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. […]