Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in news? The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to the Gujarat High Court and Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra to the Chhattisgarh High Court from the Orissa High Court. Overview of the Collegium System: The Collegium system is the mechanism in India for the appointment and transfer of judges […]

Context and Core Premise: Institutional Role: The Finance Commission was designed under India’s constitutional framework not as a routine fund allocator, but as a core pillar of the fiscal federal compact and a corrective institution. Objective: To mediate the asymmetry between a fiscally dominant Union and structurally constrained States, while addressing deep-rooted horizontal inequalities. The […]

Why in News? Recently, women protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar had their personal information (such as phone numbers, home addresses, and other private details) shared online without their permission. After their details were leaked, many women received harassing messages, rape threats, death threats, and online abuse. This incident has highlighted the growing problem of doxxing […]

What is the Bill? The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 amends the 2024 anti-cheating law to tackle exam fraud, paper leaks and organised cheating networks. It was introduced after controversies over NEET-UG paper leaks and aims to ensure transparent, merit-based recruitment and admissions. The Bill focuses on time-bound investigation and speedy trials. Why was the Bill introduced? The NEET-UG […]

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 […]