Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News? On April 21, 2026, Congress MP KC Venugopal filed a Privilege Notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This action followed a televised national address by the PM on April 18, 2026. The Prime Minister’s address came after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026—which sought to implement women’s reservation while simultaneously amending Article […]

1. Historical Context & Significance: Origin: Commemorates April 21, 1947, when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the first batch of IAS officers at Metcalfe House, Delhi. The “Steel Frame”: Patel famously dubbed civil servants the “steel frame of India,” essential for maintaining unity and integrity post-independence. Official Recognition: Government of India began formally observing Civil Services […]

1. Constitutional Status: Article 89: The Rajya Sabha chooses one of its members to be the Deputy Chairman. Membership: Unlike the Chairman (Vice-President), the Deputy Chairman must be a member of the House. 2026 Milestone: Harivansh Narayan Singh became the first Nominated Member to be re-elected for a third consecutive term (April 2026), breaking traditional […]

The recent observations by the Supreme Court regarding the Sabarimala review petitions touch upon the delicate balance between religious autonomy and constitutional morality. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the issues, observations, and legal framework surrounding this matter. 1. Key Issues Involved: Judicial Review vs. Religious Freedom: Whether the judiciary has the authority to test […]

Delimitation is the process of fixing boundaries of territorial constituencies to ensure equal representation. The 2026 Census provides the triggers for the next delimitation exercise. The central challenge lies in balancing “One Person, One Vote” (population-based representation) with “Federal Fairness” (protecting states that succeeded in population control). Constitutional & Legal Framework: Article 81: Mandates the […]

Why in News ? The Central Government has introduced drafts for the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill. These aim to increase the size of the Lok Sabha and reallocate seats using 2011 Census data instead of the currently used 1971 data. Key Legislative Proposals: Increase in Strength: Total Lok Sabha seats to […]

On March 22, 2026, PM Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving head of an elected government (8,931 days), surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. Unlike the US or Brazil, India has no legal limit on how many terms a Prime Minister or Chief Minister can serve. Why did the Founders omit Term Limits? B.R. Ambedkar believed that a […]

On April 2, 2026, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) officially informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat that they were removing Raghav Chadha from the post of Deputy Leader of the party in the Upper House. He has been replaced by Ashok Mittal, a fellow MP from Punjab. Why has he been removed? The removal is significant […]

The resignation of an IAS officer is governed by specific statutory rules. The topic is currently in the news due to the case of Kannan Gopinathan (a 2012-batch IAS officer), who recently (March 2026) appealed to the Prime Minister to process his resignation, which has been pending since August 2019. The delay has created a […]

The introduction of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Shri Jitin Prasada is a landmark step in India’s regulatory history. It marks a shift from a “command and control” legal framework to a “trust-based” governance model. Core Objectives of the Bill: The Bill is designed to modernize India’s legal landscape by focusing […]