Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Why in News ?  The Supreme Court has declared that the Prayagraj Development Authority’s demolition of six private homes was “inhumane and illegal.” A Bench led by Justice A.S. Oka ordered the authorities to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to each affected house owner for violating their fundamental right to shelter without following due process. […]

Why in News ? The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a portal developed by NITI Aayog and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) on State finances. The portal, called the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum,” aims to provide comprehensive data and insights on the fiscal and economic landscape of Indian States, covering […]

Why in News ? There have been protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, primarily led by opposition parties, accusing the government of misleading the Muslim community about the Bill’s implications. Key Points of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Inclusion of Non-Muslims and Muslim Women on Waqf Boards: The Bill proposes to include non-Muslims and […]

The article highlights the underutilization of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and the associated recommendations by a parliamentary panel. It is relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains because it addresses key issues in social justice, governance, and welfare schemes. Why is this important for Prelims and Mains? UPSC Prelims Questions on […]

Why in News ?  A new government report has highlighted the value of India’s bioeconomy in 2024, estimating it at more than $155 billion, accounting for over 4.2% of the country’s GDP. The India Bioeconomy Report, released by the Department of Biotechnology, identifies an opportunity for this sector to grow to about $300 billion by […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court questioned whether constitutional courts could direct Speakers, acting as quasi-judicial tribunals under the anti-defection law, to decide disqualification petitions within a specific timeframe Importance for UPSC Prelims & Mains: Prelims: Polity: Focuses on Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), Speaker’s role, and judicial oversight—concepts like “reasonable time” . Mains: GS-II […]

Why in News ? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has constituted an in-house committee to conduct an inquiry into allegations of misconduct against Justice Yashwant Varma. Importance for UPSC Prelims & Mains: Prelims: Polity: Covers Supreme Court’s in-house procedure, collegium system, and NJAC debate Mains: GS-II (Polity & Governance): Judicial Accountability: Analyze transparency and […]

Why in News ? Justice Yashwant Varma is recommended for transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. Key points of News: Reason for Transfer:• A deeper fact-finding inquiry is underway regarding allegations of “sacks of burnt currency” found in a charred storeroom at his official residence on March 14.• The transfer is […]

Judicial Security in India: Judicial security in India is a critical concern due to the judiciary’s role as an independent pillar of democracy. Judges, especially those in higher courts like the Supreme Court and High Courts, may face threats due to their rulings on sensitive cases. Security arrangements for judges, including at their residences, are […]

Why in News: The decision responds to ongoing debates over historical religious site disputes, fueled by political campaigns ahead of state elections. It reinforces the judiciary’s stance post the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, addressing communal tensions. Why Important: Prelims: Key facts—Places of Worship Act (1991), its provisions (maintaining religious status as of August 15, 1947), secularism, […]