Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, recommended 39 individuals for appointment as judges across nine High Courts (Delhi, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Patna, Gauhati, and Allahabad) on July 1 and 2, 2025. These recommendations, following extensive in-person and virtual interviews with […]

The India Energy Stack (IES) is a Digital Public Infrastructure initiative by the Ministry of Power to create a unified, secure, and interoperable digital platform for India’s energy sector. It tackles issues like fragmented systems, lack of unique identifiers, and limited data access. Inspired by Aadhaar and UPI, IES aims to transform the power sector […]

Why in News ? The Union Cabinet has  recently  approved a proposal) to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP), a premier research-for-development organisation with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. The proposed CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) will come up at Singna in Agra district, and cater […]

Gender equity in urban governance ensures that women have equal representation, opportunities, and influence in key administrative and technical roles within city bureaucracies, such as municipal officers, urban planners, engineers, and law enforcement officials. While women constitute nearly 46% of elected representatives in urban local bodies (ULBs), their presence in bureaucratic roles remains significantly low, […]

Why in News?  Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi recently, urging the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh to enhance gram panchayat revenue and strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. The meeting addressed critical regional and national issues, fostering federal unity and development. Relevance […]

Why in News?  Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi recently, urging the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh to enhance gram panchayat revenue and strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. The meeting addressed critical regional and national issues, fostering federal unity and development. Relevance […]

Why in News? The recent by-elections in five Assembly constituencies have drawn attention due to significant political outcomes and proactive steps taken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure transparency and integrity in the electoral process. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : ECI/MCC/ SVEEP Mains :   GS 2 Proactive Steps by […]

Why in News ? 75th Anniversary: In June 2025, a National Conference in Mumbai marked 75 years of the Estimates Committee. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized its role in improving governance efficiency and fiscal accountability. The conference theme was the “Role of Estimates Committee in Effective Monitoring and Review of Budget Estimates.” About Estimates […]

Why in News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is organizing an international conference to discuss the decipherment of the Indus Valley script, marking a significant step towards advancing research on the Harappan civilization. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Indus Valley script/ASI Mains :   GS 1/ Art & Culture Key Points: Event Details: […]

The latest QS World University Rankings for 2025, released on June 19, 2025, highlight significant achievements for Indian institutions. IIT Delhi has topped the India list, climbing 27 ranks globally to secure the 123rd position. This marks a notable improvement from its 150th rank in 2023 and 155th in 2022, when IISc Bangalore was the […]