Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Union Government has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to provide statutory protection to the National Song, Vande Mataram by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: Purpose: The Act was enacted to preserve the […]

Why in News? Strengthening grassroots democracy has gained renewed attention due to the 2nd National Conference of Urban Local Bodies (2026), digital governance initiatives, and ongoing discussions regarding the fiscal empowerment of Panchayats and Municipalities. Constitutional Provisions: 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Part IX (Articles 243–243O): Panchayats. 11th Schedule: Contains 29 functional items. Gram Sabha: […]

Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a vital legislative measure designed to fortify the legal framework against question paper leaks, organised cheating, and diverse unfair practices in public examinations. By proposing amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, this bill introduces […]

Why in News? Opposition parties strongly rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late-night video message and the proposed legislation regarding fast-track courts for paper leaks. The political standoff intensified because the opposition continues to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a non-negotiable condition for restoring normalcy and functioning in Parliament. What […]

 Context and Core Theme Headline: “Alongside Centre, states’ education expenditure too declined over past 12 years.” Background: Ongoing youth protests at Jantar Mantar (Delhi) demanding education reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister have highlighted broader concerns regarding public spending on education in India. Union Budget Trend: The Education Ministry’s share of the […]

Why in News? The European Commission presented new guidelines and a prototype of an age verification app developed under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This initiative aims to prevent minors from accessing harmful and explicit online content while safeguarding adult users’ privacy. Countries like Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy are partnering with the Commission […]

Why in News: Parliamentary Introduction Amid Protests: The Union Law Minister introduced The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The legislation was tabled to replace an earlier presidential ordinance, amid heavy protests and sloganeering by opposition members over unrelated issues such as exam leaks and public trust matters. Tackling […]

Right to Protest, Legal Restrictions & Constitutional Framework Why in News? Recent protests and the “Chalo Sansad” march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) near Parliament House and Jantar Mantar in New Delhi triggered heavy security clampdowns and intense public debate. The Delhi Police invoked Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)—the […]

Government to introduce Bill criminalizing Vande Mataram insult, equating it with National Anthem under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, sparking debate. Key Highlights: The Indian government is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill aims to criminalize any obstruction or insult to the […]

Why in News? New Appointment: The Central Government appointed senior Punjab BJP leader Harjit Singh Grewal as the new Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM). Tenure: The appointment is for a fixed three-year term. Political Context: The appointment comes ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, seen strategically as an effort to win back […]