Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

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 […]

Why in News ? A French private company and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) are addressing challenges related to the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NPCIL/CLNDA/CSC Mains :  GS 3 Understanding Nuclear Liability Legislation: Nuclear liability laws ensure compensation for victims of nuclear […]

Why in News? Arambai Tenggol (AT), a radical Meitei group in Manipur, has been in the spotlight due to its alleged involvement in violent incidents, looting of weapons, and communal tensions in the state. The recent arrest of its self-styled ‘army chief,’ Asem Kanan Singh, has drawn attention to the group’s activities and its role […]

Why in News ?. The Uttar Pradesh government invoked the Uttar Pradesh Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), 1966, on June 11, 2025, to prohibit strikes in the electricity department for six months, addressing ongoing unrest in the sector amid a heatwave crisis. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: ESMA 1966 Mains :  GS 3 – […]

Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in New Delhi. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : BSA/Official Language Mains :   GS 2  About Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA): A Complete Official Language Department: The establishment of BBA completes the Department […]

Protest Against President’s Rule in Manipur: On May 27, 2025, women staged protests in Imphal West, Manipur, opposing the imposition of President’s Rule in the state since February 2025. The protesters demanded the restoration of a democratically elected government and expressed concerns over governance under President’s Rule. Delegation Meets Governor: A group of 10 MLAs […]

Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Supreme Court judge Surya Kant as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The previous executive chairman of NALSA was Justice B R Gavai, judgeof the Supreme Court of India. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : NALSA/ District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs)/ Mains :   GS 2/ Social Justice As per convention, the […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu’s Cabinet approved the Space Industrial Policy, making it the third state after Karnataka and Gujarat to formulate a state-specific space policy. This aligns with the Indian Space Policy 2023 by the Union government, which aims to bolster the space ecosystem, and follows recommendations from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and […]

Why in News ? The 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, themed “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047,” focused on enhancing Centre-State cooperation to accelerate development. Key concerns and plans for development were discussed by various Chief Ministers and […]

Why in News ? The reintroduction of the three-year practice rule for judicial services examinations, as mandated by the Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, has sparked significant debate. Key Points of the Issue: Supreme Court Ruling (2025): A three-judge bench, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, reinstated the requirement of three years of legal practice […]