Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

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, […]

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 […]