Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in news ? The Supreme Court has recently suggested temporarily appointing retired judges on an ad hoc (as required) basis to address the growing backlog of pending criminal cases before several High Courts. Notably, Article 224A of the Indian Constitution allows the Chief Justice of a High Court to request retired HC judges to […]

1. Criticism of the Whip System: Restrictions on Freedom: Whips restrict lawmakers’ freedom of expression and decision-making, subjecting them to “servility.” Curtailment of Independence: Representatives are unable to use their judgment and must strictly follow party directives. Comparison with the US: In the US, party whips persuade legislators rather than enforce directives. Impact of Three-Line […]

 Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently acknowledged the courage of the women who had defied personal and professional costs to lodge complaints of sexual abuse in the Kerala film industry, but said investigating agencies must also respect the women who wanted to keep quiet. History and Background: The Hema Committee was constituted in […]

The Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman institution established in India to investigate complaints of corruption in public offices, specifically among government officials, including the Prime Minister, Ministers, and Members of Parliament. The institution is designed to provide an accessible mechanism to tackle corruption and ensure greater transparency in the functioning of public offices. History and […]

Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has recently lauded the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its dedication to ensuring fair elections, particularly in his monthly radio programme, “Mann Ki Baat”. He emphasized the importance of National Voters’ Day (January 25), marking the establishment of the ECI and the crucial role of people’s […]

Why in News ? The Home Minister has recently addressed on the implementation of 3 new laws & new challenges. Key Points from the Home Minister’s Address : Scrutiny before registering Cases: Senior police officials to ensure cases meet the criteria for sections related to terrorism and organized crime. Misuse of legal provisions undermines the […]

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 […]