Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Context: Recent political developments in Maharashtra have brought the Anti-Defection Law back into the spotlight regarding the shifting allegiances of legislative members. About Anti-Defection Law: Definition: A constitutional framework integrated into the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India (added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985). Objective: To penalize elected legislators (MPs/MLAs) for changing their […]

Why in News? The deployment of Area Officers by the Ministry of Rural Development marks a proactive institutional “handholding” exercise ahead of the Act’s nationwide rollout. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between policy formulation and grassroots execution, ensuring that the transition to the new framework is operationally seamless by the 1 July […]

 India’s Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Subject: Population and Associated Socio-Economic Issues Context: Amid rising concerns regarding employment quality and youth aspirations, recent labor market assessments have highlighted a decade-long challenge in the employment rate despite sustained economic growth. This report outlines India’s strategic roadmap to address these issues […]

      India is facing a severe water challenge, characterized by high demand, seasonal availability, and management inefficiencies. Although India is home to approximately 18 percent of the world’s population, it possesses only about 4 percent of the world’s freshwater resources. Key Facts on Water Availability : High Water Stress: India is recognized as […]

Why in News? The 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog was held, marking a significant milestone as it was the first time Chief Ministers from all 28 states participated. The meeting focused on leveraging cooperative federalism to drive national development, economic growth, and address regional challenges. Key Points of the Meeting: Investment Facilitation: The […]

Why in News? The International Labour Organization remains a critical entity in 2026 as global economies grapple with the transition to green energy, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace, and the ongoing need for fair wages in the face of persistent inflation. Discussions frequently center on the Just Transition framework and the protection […]

Why in news ? There is recent debate on newly Cockroach Janta party . Can Cockroach be a symbol or not? The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 is the primary legal instrument used by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to regulate, recognize, and allot symbols to political parties and candidates in India. […]

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana WHY IN NEWS: India has rapidly scaled its renewable energy capacity, with solar power accounting for nearly 30% of total installed capacity. Despite this, two flagship government schemes—PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM—are performing well below their cumulative target of 40 GW of decentralized solar power, having […]

State Finance Commissions Why in News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to release the “Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions” on June 8, 2026. This report is a response to critical gaps identified during the 2024 Finance Commissions’ Conclave, where the lack of accessible, standardized, and timely data was […]

Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the 4-laning of two critical National Highway sections in Telangana to improve regional connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti framework. Key Project Highlights: Project Scope: Widening 190.76 km of roads across two sections: […]