Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

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 […]

Why in news? The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to the Gujarat High Court and Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra to the Chhattisgarh High Court from the Orissa High Court. Overview of the Collegium System: The Collegium system is the mechanism in India for the appointment and transfer of judges […]

Context and Core Premise: Institutional Role: The Finance Commission was designed under India’s constitutional framework not as a routine fund allocator, but as a core pillar of the fiscal federal compact and a corrective institution. Objective: To mediate the asymmetry between a fiscally dominant Union and structurally constrained States, while addressing deep-rooted horizontal inequalities. The […]

Why in News? Recently, women protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar had their personal information (such as phone numbers, home addresses, and other private details) shared online without their permission. After their details were leaked, many women received harassing messages, rape threats, death threats, and online abuse. This incident has highlighted the growing problem of doxxing […]

What is the Bill? The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 amends the 2024 anti-cheating law to tackle exam fraud, paper leaks and organised cheating networks. It was introduced after controversies over NEET-UG paper leaks and aims to ensure transparent, merit-based recruitment and admissions. The Bill focuses on time-bound investigation and speedy trials. Why was the Bill introduced? The NEET-UG […]

Why in News? The Union Government has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to provide statutory protection to the National Song, Vande Mataram by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: Purpose: The Act was enacted to preserve the […]