Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? New Appointment: The Central Government appointed senior Punjab BJP leader Harjit Singh Grewal as the new Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM). Tenure: The appointment is for a fixed three-year term. Political Context: The appointment comes ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, seen strategically as an effort to win back […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, noting that it may increase student stress. The Apex Court suggested introducing the third language in Class 5 or 6 for better cognitive adaptation. This observation arose during the hearing of a […]

Judicial Intervention under Article 32 Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently (July 15, 2026) refused to entertain a writ petition seeking to curb podcasts and social media reels containing allegedly derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad. The Bench emphasized that Article 32 cannot be used as a “ruse to politicise issues” or to […]

UDISE+ and PGI 2.0 Reports (2025-26): The Ministry of Education has released the UDISE+ 2025-26 and Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 reports, highlighting a period of steady improvement in school infrastructure, teacher availability, and retention, balanced against significant persistent challenges in learning outcomes and regional disparities. Key Educational Statistics (2025-26): Dropout Rates & Retention: Dropout […]

Allahabad High Court Ruling: The 1991 Act and Public Use Key Findings: A division bench of the Allahabad High Court has clarified that the ‘Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991’ does not prevent the government from acquiring places of worship for public purposes. Case Context: The bench, comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Arun […]

Introduction: The Digital Imperative The Indian judiciary currently grapples with severe systemic challenges, including over 5 crore pending cases, procedural delays, and accessibility barriers. While traditional reforms focused on increasing judicial strength, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now being integrated via the e-Courts Project to act as a force multiplier for efficiency, transparency, and access to […]

Why in News? The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) released a policy brief (May 2026) titled “A Unified National Energy Policy Framework for India”, proposing a roadmap to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net-Zero 2070. Key Highlights Integrated Energy Framework: Shift from fuel-specific policies to a unified energy architecture. Four Pillars: Adequacy: Diversified energy mix, strategic reserves, energy security. Access: Expand CBG ecosystem and […]

Why in News? The Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule) is back in focus in 2026 due to recurring political crises involving mass defections, mergers, and challenges to the Speaker’s authority. Recent legal and political discourse—such as the case involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in April 2026—has highlighted concerns regarding the misuse of the “merger” clause […]

Context: Recent political developments in Maharashtra have brought the Anti-Defection Law back into the spotlight regarding the shifting allegiances of legislative members. About Anti-Defection Law: Definition: A constitutional framework integrated into the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India (added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985). Objective: To penalize elected legislators (MPs/MLAs) for changing their […]

Why in News? The deployment of Area Officers by the Ministry of Rural Development marks a proactive institutional “handholding” exercise ahead of the Act’s nationwide rollout. This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between policy formulation and grassroots execution, ensuring that the transition to the new framework is operationally seamless by the 1 July […]