Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in New Delhi. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : BSA/Official Language Mains :   GS 2  About Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA): A Complete Official Language Department: The establishment of BBA completes the Department […]

Protest Against President’s Rule in Manipur: On May 27, 2025, women staged protests in Imphal West, Manipur, opposing the imposition of President’s Rule in the state since February 2025. The protesters demanded the restoration of a democratically elected government and expressed concerns over governance under President’s Rule. Delegation Meets Governor: A group of 10 MLAs […]

Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Supreme Court judge Surya Kant as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The previous executive chairman of NALSA was Justice B R Gavai, judgeof the Supreme Court of India. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : NALSA/ District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs)/ Mains :   GS 2/ Social Justice As per convention, the […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu’s Cabinet approved the Space Industrial Policy, making it the third state after Karnataka and Gujarat to formulate a state-specific space policy. This aligns with the Indian Space Policy 2023 by the Union government, which aims to bolster the space ecosystem, and follows recommendations from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and […]

Why in News ? The 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, themed “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047,” focused on enhancing Centre-State cooperation to accelerate development. Key concerns and plans for development were discussed by various Chief Ministers and […]

Why in News ? The reintroduction of the three-year practice rule for judicial services examinations, as mandated by the Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, has sparked significant debate. Key Points of the Issue: Supreme Court Ruling (2025): A three-judge bench, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, reinstated the requirement of three years of legal practice […]

Why in News ? The term was recently used with reference to the Presidential Reference: Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims:Art143/PresidentialReference: Mains :  GS2 Background and Context: Emergency Period (1975–1977): The bill was introduced in response to allegations of widespread abuses of power and offenses committed by individuals holding high public or political offices […]

Why in News ? The Central Government has raised a question about a Supreme Court decision that suggested a three-month deadline for the President of India to make decisions on laws sent by State Governors for approval under Article 201 of the Constitution. Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: Article like 201 & other […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143 regarding the timeline for Governors and the President to act on Bills. This move follows a Supreme Court judgment questioning delays by the Governor in clearing Bills in Tamil Nadu. Key Points: The Presidential […]

Why in News? The Kerala government announced its intention to pursue a legal course and ground protests to recover over Rs1,500 crore allegedly withheld by the Centre, linked to centrally sponsored schemes. The funds were reportedly withheld due to Kerala’s refusal to sign the PM SHRI scheme memorandum of understanding (MoU). Relevance : UPSC Pre […]