Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This biennial event honors the contributions of the Indian diaspora to India’s development and fosters connections between the homeland and its overseas communities. Theme: The theme for this year’s convention is “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit […]

Why in News ? At ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ event, Lok Sabha Speaker recently  hailed the  role of women representatives and said their better and more sensitive leadership effectively addresses community concerns. Key Points from Om Birla’s Address at “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” Role of Women in Driving Change: Women leaders, especially in rural and […]

Why in News? The Arunachal Pradesh government is reviving a 1978 anti-conversion law to address rising concerns over cultural preservation and religious conversions. The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, passed in 1978, seeks to regulate religious conversions within the state to protect indigenous faiths and traditions. It specifically prohibits conversions achieved through force, inducement, […]

States Must Develop Action Plans for Better Logistics Planning to Attract Investments Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for states to create detailed logistics plans to improve infrastructure and attract investment. He highlighted the importance of regional and city-level logistics strategies, especially focusing on last-mile connectivity. Advocacy for Green Logistics Initiative Shri Goyal advocated for […]

The Union education ministry  has launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country. Key Points of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme: Launch and Purpose: The One Nation […]

School Dropout Rates in India (2024 vs. 2019) Improvement in Overall Education Continuation Nationally, the share of students continuing education into higher grades has improved significantly in 2024 compared to 2019. Girls: Over 80 girls out of every 100 who started schooling completed their secondary education without dropping out in 2024 (up from 73.5 in […]

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) is a non-partisan, non-governmental organization in India dedicated to fostering electoral and political reforms to strengthen democracy and improve governance. Founding: Established in 1999 by professors from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). It gained prominence for its efforts in promoting electoral transparency and accountability. Goals and Objectives: Electoral […]

Why in news ? Recent instances of judicial misconduct, including Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial remarks reflecting bias against the Muslim community, highlight the urgent need for stronger accountability mechanisms in India’s higher judiciary. These cases underscore the importance of transparency and impartiality to maintain public trust in the judicial system. Constitutional Provisions: Article 124(4) […]

The Post Office Rules, 2024 and Post Office Regulations, 2024, issued under the Post Office Act, 2023, are part of a comprehensive reform by the Department of Posts to modernize and enhance postal services in India. Here is an explanation of the key points: 1. Introduction of Subordinate Legislations The Post Office Act, 2023 came […]

Good Governance Day, or Sushasan Diwas, is an annual observance in India that commemorates the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former Prime Minister and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Celebrated every year on December 25, the day was instituted in 2014 to honor Vajpayee’s legacy and promote principles of […]