Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News ?The Supreme Court of India is exploring regulatory measures to curb the use of vulgar language and content online, ensuring it adheres to Indian society’s moral standards without encroaching on free speech. A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for a balance between freedom of speech and maintaining decency […]

Why in News? The Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan is a key initiative by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to enhance the leadership skills and decision-making abilities of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Key Highlights: Capacity Building for WERs: Focus on leadership development, decision-making, and grassroots governance. Launch of training modules and a […]

What is the news?The Election Commission of India (EC) announced that it will rectify issues of duplicate Voter ID (EPIC) numbers and ensure that every registered voter is assigned a unique 10-digit EPIC number. This decision comes in response to reports that some voters in one State had EPIC numbers matching those of voters in […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court set aside the termination of two women judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, terming it “punitive, arbitrary, and illegal.” Directed their reinstatement within 15 days in accordance with their seniority. While they won’t receive salaries for the period of termination, their monetary benefits will be calculated notionally for pension purposes. […]

 Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently assured that southern states would not lose any seats in Parliament after delimitation, addressing long-standing apprehensions of states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The concern arises from the fact that delimitation based on updated population data could significantly increase representation for northern states at the cost […]

Why in News? The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the Delhi Assembly has highlighted flaws in the 2021-22 liquor policy by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, resulting in losses exceeding Rs2,000 crore. The report cites revenue losses, procedural violations, and policy lapses, drawing attention to the mismanagement under then Deputy Chief […]

Why in News? The Central Government has withheld ₹2,152 crore in funds under the Samagra Shiksha programme for Tamil Nadu’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its insistence on the three-language policy. Tamil Nadu, adhering to its two-language policy, sees the three-language formula as an attempt to impose Hindi. This has […]

Why in news?  The ex CEC S Y Quraishi has recently pointed out the issues & challenges in the appointment of CEC and  how to ensure transparency . Key Issues and Suggestions Pointed Out in the Article: 1. Lack of Transparency and Impartiality in the Appointment Process: The article highlights concerns over the lack of […]

Why in News ? In Delhi Assembly 2025, Arvinder Singh Lovely was appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker to oversee the assembly’s initial proceedings until the election of a permanent Speaker.  About Protem speaker : The Pro-tem Speaker is a temporary Speaker appointed to perform the duties of the Speaker until a new Speaker is elected […]

Why in News? Amritpal Singh’s detention has raised concerns over his parliamentary position, as Article 101(4) states that an MP’s seat can be vacated after 60 consecutive absences without permission. He has missed 46 sittings so far. Key Points and Detailed Discussion on Article 101(4): Constitutional Provision under Article 101(4): Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution states:“If for a […]