Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 to speed up the processing of citizenship applications under Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955. The new rules give District Collectors greater authority to receive, examine and decide eligible citizenship applications. What has changed? Earlier, citizenship applications under Section 6B in the concerned areas […]

Why in News? Puducherry has requested the Central Government and neighboring states, especially Tamil Nadu, to cooperate in developing an integrated surface-water system for reliable water supply throughout the year. Puducherry Water Security — Simple Notes: Main Problem: Limited Surface Sources: Puducherry has very limited surface-water sources and depends heavily on groundwater. Poor Quality: In […]

Why in news?: Supreme Court is examining a petition challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy under Muslim Personal Law. Petitioners seek the abolition of polygamy for all citizens, irrespective of religion, alongside the codification of Muslim Personal Law in conformity with constitutional principles of gender equality. What is Polygamy? Polygamy: Marriage involving more than one […]

Why in News?: Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026 seeks to make tribunals independent, transparent, efficient and professionally managed. Proposes a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) with a strong judicial component. Replaces the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021. Key Features: National Tribunals Commission (NTC) Chairperson: Former Supreme Court Judge/Chief Justice of a High Court. 2 Judicial Members: Former Chief […]

Why in news? A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has agreed to use its extraordinary plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against peaceful student protesters who participated in nationwide agitations over the NEET-UG paper leak. What is Article 142 of the Constitution? Plenary power to […]

Why in news? Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill on August 13, 2026. This legislation amends the principal Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, with the primary objective of creating greater uniformity, clarity, and predictability in mineral taxation and regulatory policies across the country. Key Provisions: Restriction on […]

Why in News? The issue became important during the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026. The Union Government introduced the amendment to provide statutory protection to Vande Mataram similar to that already available to the National Anthem. The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 24 July 2026 and was taken up for consideration and […]

Why in news? The functioning, constitutional status, and significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) remain crucial areas of study for parliamentary oversight and competitive examinations, highlighting its role in investigating matters of immense public importance. What is a JPC? A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is an ad hoc committee of the Indian Parliament constituted […]

Why in News? The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the official name of the State from “Kerala” to “Keralam”. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal on 24 February 2026, following a unanimous resolution of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The Bill was subsequently passed by Parliament in August 2026. The proposal is […]

Why in News? On 12 August 2026, the report of the Inquiry Committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 in the matter of Justice Yashwant Varma was laid before the Lok Sabha. The Committee found all three charges proved. Background: In the intervening night of 14–15 March 2025, a fire broke out at Justice Varma’s official residence in New Delhi, when he […]