Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

July 16, 2025

UPSC Daily Current Affairs : 16 July 2025/Execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, scheduled for July 16, 2025, in Yemen, was postponed/What is Blood Money?

Why in News? The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, scheduled for July 16, 2025, in Yemen, was postponed, as reported on July 15, 2025. The case has drawn attention due to diplomatic efforts to secure her release through a “blood money” settlement and the challenges of negotiating with Houthi authorities in […]



July 15, 2025

अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता का दुरुपयोग : सर्वोच्च न्यायालय/Misuse of the Right to Free Speech  :SC

Why in News?.  The Supreme Court of India has  recently addressed the growing misuse of the right to free speech, particularly on social media, during a hearing involving a petition by Kolkata resident Wazahat Khan. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Provisions related to Free Speech Mains: GS 2 Key Observations by the […]



July 14, 2025

The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 (RER)

Who are qualified as ‘ordinarily resident’? What does Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 state? Why are migrant workers vulnerable when it comes to classifying themselves as ordinarily resident in a particular constituency? Are NRIs allowed to vote? What does the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 govern? The Election Commission of […]



July 12, 2025

Appointment of Home Secretary/Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)

Why in News? Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s tenure has been extended till August 22, 2026, according to a recent government order (July 2025). Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : ACC Mains :   GS 2 He is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Sikkim cadre. Mr. Mohan was earlier serving as the Culture […]



July 11, 2025

Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 (KBN 2025/खेलो भारत नीति 2025/UPSC Current Affairs/11 July 2025

Why in News ?  India introduced the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, a comprehensive national sports policy aimed at making India a global sporting powerhouse. It aligns with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, following achievements like: 6 medals at Paris Olympics 2024 107 medals at Asian Games 2023 Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : […]



July 11, 2025

27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting-2025/27वीं पूर्वी क्षेत्रीय परिषद बैठक-2025

Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting held in Ranchi on July 10, 2025, highlighting the growing significance of zonal councils in resolving inter-state and Centre-state issues. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :Zonal Council/EZC Mains :   GS 2 Key Points of Amit Shah’s Address : […]



July 11, 2025

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 11 July 2025/The Hindu/Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill/Urban Nexalism/क्या हैं अर्बन नक्सल?

Why in News? The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly  has passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill by a voice vote. The bill is aimed at curbing unlawful activities of Left-Wing Extremist organisations, particularly focusing on “urban Naxalism Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : not much important Mains :   GS 2/ GS 3 ( internal security) […]



July 10, 2025

National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025

Why in News ?  The National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 results, released on July 2, 2025, revealed a surprising and encouraging development — Himachal Pradesh, which ranked 21st in 2021, jumped 16 positions to enter the top five performing States. While Punjab and Kerala retained their top positions, Himachal’s turnaround drew national attention. Relevance : […]



July 10, 2025

Bihar Prioritizes Local Women in Government Jobs

Why in News? Bihar Cabinet approved a significant policy change making domicile status mandatory for women to access the 35% reservation in state government jobs. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Indian Polity and Governance and Social Issues Mains :   GS Paper II : Governance, Social Justice /GS Paper III: Economic Development The […]



July 10, 2025

What is a Catastrophe Bond (Cat Bond)?

Why in News?  As climate change intensifies, the frequency and unpredictability of natural disasters—such as cyclones, floods, wildfires, and earthquakes—have increased significantly. This has strained traditional insurance systems. In this context, Catastrophe Bonds (Cat Bonds) offer an innovative financial instrument for transferring risk from governments to capital markets. Given India’s exposure to disaster risk and […]



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