Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

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 […]

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, […]