Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋, 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅-𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬? Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted indigenous products, organic farming, scientific research and environmental conservation during Mann Ki Baat, emphasising 𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥? 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 encourages people to buy and promote locally manufactured products, traditional crafts and indigenous industries to strengthen […]

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Leaders’ Detention and Article 21 Why in news? Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have approached the Delhi High Court challenging the extension of their judicial custody, alleging a violation of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. What is the Case? Arrest : The two […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) challenging Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which grants immunity for official actions even after retirement. What is Equality Before Law? Article 14 guarantees […]

Why in news? The Supreme Court, on 11 October 2026, directed the Centre and Delhi Police to ensure the free movement of people, subject to law and order, amid widespread restrictions and detentions involving protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The court emphasized the normal functioning of public transport and internet services, along […]

Why in News? On September 25, 2026, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court of India, seeking a directive for the Union Government to establish a commission to recommend Hindi as the official language of the apex court. A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, addressed […]

Theme: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude | GS Paper IV | Public Service Values 1. Introduction: The fundamental question of public administration is not merely how to govern, but whom to serve. Public officials are entrusted with public power and resources to promote the welfare of citizens, particularly the poor, vulnerable and marginalised. The philosophies of […]

Why in News? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 has triggered a debate between the Centre and States over mining regulation, taxation and States’ fiscal autonomy. What has the Amendment changed? Expanded the Centre’s regulatory powers to include mineral-bearing lands, besides mines and mineral development. Restricted States from imposing fresh taxes […]

Foreigners’ Right to Enter India: Delhi High Court Why in News? The Delhi High Court held that possessing a valid visa does not give a foreign national an inherent or legally enforceable right to enter India. Case: A citizen of Turkmenistan, despite holding a valid business visa, was denied entry at Delhi Airport. Her husband, […]

Why in News? The RBI report on the finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for 2022–23 highlights their severe dependence on Central and State government grants and their limited ability to raise their own revenue. Key Findings: Panchayats generated ₹35,354 crore total revenue in 2022–23. Only ₹737 crore came from own tax revenue — about 2% of total revenue. ₹1,494 crore came from non-tax revenue. ₹24,699 crore came from Central government grants. […]

Why in News? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completes 100 years on 1 October 2026. It traces its origin to the establishment of the Public Service Commission on 1 October 1926, making it one of the oldest institutions associated with merit-based recruitment to public services in India. Over the past century, the institution has evolved from an advisory recruitment […]