Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

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 […]

Source: Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 | Lokniti-CSDS & Common Cause Why in News? The Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, based on a survey of 8,306 citizens across 16 States, examines the role of bribery and personal influence in obtaining police action in cybercrime cases. Key Findings: 49% of cybercrime victims complained to the police. […]

Why in News? The Kerala High Court’s Rules Committee has decided to remove the provision requiring traditional “tom-tom” and “kinnam mutti vilambaram” for publicising property attachment proceedings. The move seeks to replace an archaic method of public notification with modern means of communication such as notices, newspapers and digital platforms. What is “Tom-Tom”? Tom-tom refers to the practice of making public announcements through drum […]