Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Introduction National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on April 24th to commemorate the institutionalization of local self-government in India. It marks the day the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 came into force in 1993, transferring power to the grassroots level. Why Celebrated? Constitutional Recognition: To celebrate the day Panchayats were given constitutional status […]

Core Concept & Industry Status: Definition: Organized, competitive video gaming (individuals/teams) in structured formats with professional recognition and a spectator base. Distinct from casual gaming. Market Dynamics: * Valuation: Estimated $1-1.5 billion Drivers: High smartphone penetration, low data costs, and a massive youth demographic. Dominant Segment: Mobile esports (accessibility-led) vs. PC/Console (infrastructure-led). Ecosystem: Comprises players, […]

Why in News? On April 21, 2026, Congress MP KC Venugopal filed a Privilege Notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This action followed a televised national address by the PM on April 18, 2026. The Prime Minister’s address came after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026—which sought to implement women’s reservation while simultaneously amending Article […]

1. Historical Context & Significance: Origin: Commemorates April 21, 1947, when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the first batch of IAS officers at Metcalfe House, Delhi. The “Steel Frame”: Patel famously dubbed civil servants the “steel frame of India,” essential for maintaining unity and integrity post-independence. Official Recognition: Government of India began formally observing Civil Services […]

1. Constitutional Status: Article 89: The Rajya Sabha chooses one of its members to be the Deputy Chairman. Membership: Unlike the Chairman (Vice-President), the Deputy Chairman must be a member of the House. 2026 Milestone: Harivansh Narayan Singh became the first Nominated Member to be re-elected for a third consecutive term (April 2026), breaking traditional […]

The recent observations by the Supreme Court regarding the Sabarimala review petitions touch upon the delicate balance between religious autonomy and constitutional morality. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the issues, observations, and legal framework surrounding this matter. 1. Key Issues Involved: Judicial Review vs. Religious Freedom: Whether the judiciary has the authority to test […]

Delimitation is the process of fixing boundaries of territorial constituencies to ensure equal representation. The 2026 Census provides the triggers for the next delimitation exercise. The central challenge lies in balancing “One Person, One Vote” (population-based representation) with “Federal Fairness” (protecting states that succeeded in population control). Constitutional & Legal Framework: Article 81: Mandates the […]

Why in News ? The Central Government has introduced drafts for the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill. These aim to increase the size of the Lok Sabha and reallocate seats using 2011 Census data instead of the currently used 1971 data. Key Legislative Proposals: Increase in Strength: Total Lok Sabha seats to […]

On March 22, 2026, PM Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving head of an elected government (8,931 days), surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. Unlike the US or Brazil, India has no legal limit on how many terms a Prime Minister or Chief Minister can serve. Why did the Founders omit Term Limits? B.R. Ambedkar believed that a […]

On April 2, 2026, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) officially informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat that they were removing Raghav Chadha from the post of Deputy Leader of the party in the Upper House. He has been replaced by Ashok Mittal, a fellow MP from Punjab. Why has he been removed? The removal is significant […]