Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News ? The Election Commission has  appointed Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody as the returning officer for the election to the office of the vice president. The Secretary General is the topmost administrative officer and procedural advisor to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President of India). […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has recently issued notices to the Union Government and all State Governments in response to a Presidential Reference. The court is being asked to give its opinion on whether the President and Governors can be judicially compelled to act within a specific time frame on Bills passed […]

Why in News?   The Right to Vote in India, including relevant case laws and the differences between various types of rights: Relevance : UPSC/UPSC Mains Mains : GS 2 Right to Vote in India: 1. Current Issue The Supreme Court is hearing cases against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. One […]

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is an Indian law that regulates the election process for the offices of the President and Vice-President of India. Enacted on March 14, 1952, it provides a legal framework for the nomination, election, and dispute resolution processes related to these constitutional positions, in alignment with Articles 54 to […]

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday night, creating a rare mid-term vacancy in India’s second-highest constitutional office. He is the third Vice-President to resign before completing his term, following V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman, who stepped down to contest presidential elections and were succeeded by Gopal Swarup Pathak and Shankar Dayal Sharma, respectively. Who performs […]

Why in News?  “Recent incidents of gender-based violence, such as the Haryana murder case and the Odisha self-immolation tragedy, reveal a disturbing pattern of backlash against women’s rising autonomy and empowerment in India. Relevance : UPSC/UPSC Mains Mains : GS 1 – Social Issue/Sociology  Key Issues Involved: Patriarchal Mindset and Control over Women: Traditional Indian […]

Why in News? Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal recently clarified that the motion of removal against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma is not related to the government but is a matter for Parliament and Members of Parliament (MPs). The panel was constituted to probe allegations regarding unaccounted-for cash reportedly found at Justice Varma’s official […]

Why in News? The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has recently issued directives to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) to institutionalize structured counselling services at every stage of the adoption process: Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  CARA/SARS Mains  : GS1 ( Social Issues) Stages: Pre-Adoption Counselling During the Adoption Process Post-Adoption […]

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Historical Context and Constitutional Provisions Introduction The Monsoon Session is one of the three key sessions of the Indian Parliament: Budget Session – February to May Monsoon Session – July to September Winter Session – November to December The Monsoon Session is aligned with the rainy season (monsoon) in India and […]

Why in News? The Punjab Government has introduced the Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025. This legislation aims to protect religious harmony by criminalising acts of sacrilege against sacred texts. It proposes stringent punishments including life imprisonment and heavy fines. The Bill covers scriptures revered by multiple faiths in Punjab, reflecting the region’s […]