Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in news ? The Union government has announced that it was imposing President’s Rule in Manipur, potentially averting a Constitutional crisis after failing to find someone to replace former chief minister N Biren Singh who resigned on February 9, and missing a deadline to convene the state’s legislative assembly. The Manipur assembly, which has […]

Why in news ? The Manipur assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, was recently  put under suspended animation. About Suspended animation:   Suspended animation in the context of President’s Rule in India refers to a situation where the State Legislative Assembly is not dissolved but is instead put into a state of suspension during […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions filed by Ashwin Upadhyay and others, which seek a lifetime ban on convicted persons from contesting elections. This issue has gained prominence as the debate on criminalisation of politics continues to raise concerns about the ethical integrity of lawmakers in India. The petitioners argue that […]

Why in News? NITI Aayog has launched a first-of-its-kind policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities (SPUs)”. The report focuses on strengthening SPUs, which account for 80% of India’s higher education enrolment, aligning with the goals of NEP 2020 and India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Points: 1. […]

Why in News? The Surat district collector recently sealed a property in the Salabatpura area of the old city, citing a violation of the Disturbed Areas Act. A Hindu woman had sold the property to a Muslim woman without adhering to the provisions of the Act. The case highlights the restrictions imposed under Section 5 […]

Why in news ? the Union Cabinet ex post facto approved the plan to create the new South Coast Railway Zone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the South Coast Railway headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In governance and administration, various types of approvals are granted based on the timing and purpose of […]

Why in News ? The Tamil Nadu Governor withheld assent to multiple bills passed by the state legislature, some for periods extending over years, prompting allegations of constitutional impropriety and factual mala fides. Senior advocates representing the Tamil Nadu government argued that such delays undermine legislative processes and exceed the Governor’s constitutional role. Interpretation of […]

Why in News ? Convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a Delhi prison rule about furloughs. The rule vests power to grant furlough with the court where the appeal against conviction is pending. Generally, the power of granting furlough is exercised by the executive. What is the difference between parole […]

Why in News ? The Rajasthan government has introduced the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly. The bill makes religious conversion by force, fraud, coercion, or marriage a punishable offence. Stringent Punishments: Imprisonment: General violation: 1-5 years with a minimum fine of Rs 15,000. Conversion of minors, women, SC/ST […]

Operation Eleven: Special Crowd Management Plan for ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh The Uttar Pradesh government has devised a special crowd management plan named ‘Operation Eleven’ for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh, which will take place on Monday. The plan, developed under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi […]