Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held from January 14–16, 2026, in New Delhi. The event took place in the historic Samvidhan Sadan (the former Parliament building), marking a significant moment in India’s democratic diplomacy. ## Why is this in the news? Hosting […]

On January 10, the Supreme Court (SC), in its judgment in the State of Uttar Pradesh versus Anurudh & Anr., acknowledged the growing misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 in consensual, romantic adolescent relationships, where one party is a minor. The Legal Framework: In India, the POCSO Act (2012) and […]

Why is I-PAC in the news? On January 8 and 9, 2026, the ED conducted raids at multiple locations in Kolkata and Delhi linked to I-PAC. The key points of the controversy include: The Coal Smuggling Link: The ED claims the raids are part of an investigation into a money laundering case involving illegal coal […]

What is Participatory Governance? Participatory governance (likely what you meant by “particillaptory governnace”) is a system of governance that actively involves citizens in decision-making processes, beyond just voting in elections. It emphasizes direct citizen engagement in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Key features include: Empowering citizens: Through mechanisms like public consultations, Gram Sabhas (village […]

Kerala’s new language Bill is unconstitutional: Karnataka: Delegation urges Kerala Governor to reject Bill that makes Malayalam compulsory first language in all Kerala schools; it says draft law is against interests of Kannada-speaking minority in Kerala A team from the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority with Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar in Kasaragod on Wednesday.   In […]

    Over the last decade, India has built one of the largest skilling ecosystems in the world. Between 2015 and 2025, India’s flagship skilling programme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, has trained and certified around 1.40 crore candidates. Yet skilling has not become a first-choice pathway for most young Indians. Employability outcomes remain uneven, […]

Police in States step up social media monitoring Dedicated cells rise from 262 in 2020 to 365 in 2024; numbers high in Bihar (52), Maharashtra (50), Punjab (48), West Bengal (38) and Assam (37); officials cite evolving crime trends for rise in cells Over the past five years, police forces across States have dedicated significant […]

The Supreme Court of India, in its recent decision in Samiullah vs State of Bihar, described the process of buying and selling property as “traumatic” for many Indians. The observation resonates widely, reflecting the complex and often challenging realities of land transactions in the country. What did the Supreme Court rule in the Samiullah case? The […]

What is Suspension of Sentence? When a person is found guilty (convicted) by a trial court, they can file an appeal. However, the appeal doesn’t automatically stop the punishment. To stay out of jail while the appeal is being heard, the convict must apply for a Suspension of Sentence. Under Old Law: Section 389 of […]

On the morning of August 28, a bus heading to Pratapgarh in Rajasthan was stopped soon after it began its journey from Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district. A group of policemen in mufti entered the vehicle and deboarded an 18-year-old boy. Sohanlal Mirasi, a resident of Sarnon Ki Dhani village in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, was detained […]