Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce the Public Service Commission (Procedure Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the State Assembly today, with the aim of plugging loopholes and enhancing the security of recruitment examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), NDTV reported on Monday. Cleared by the state cabinet on July […]

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Act, 1985 The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Act, 1985 is the primary legislation governing the constitution, powers, functions, and procedures of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Enacted to provide a statutory framework for the functioning of the Commission, the Act supplements the provisions of Articles 315 to […]

The Constitution Club of India (CCI) was initially established for the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly. Today, it serves as an exclusive platform for interaction among past and present Members of Parliament (MPs) and hosts a variety of political, cultural, and social events. It has been formally registered in accordance with the Societies Registration […]

National Sports Governance Bill: Why in News? The Rajya Sabha passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 on August 12, 2025, following its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to regulate the functioning of national sports federations in India and aims to enhance transparency and accountability. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has empowered Pollution Control Boards to impose and collect restitution and compensatory damages to restore polluted air and water bodies, significantly strengthening environmental regulation under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  Pollution Control Boards/ Water/ Air Act Mains […]

Why in News:  The article highlights the alarming backlog in India’s judiciary, with over 5 crore cases pending across various court levels. It discusses structural and systemic challenges affecting timely justice delivery and proposes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a promising solution. Key Points of the Article: Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: The maxim “justice […]

Why in News ? The Election Commission has  appointed Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody as the returning officer for the election to the office of the vice president. The Secretary General is the topmost administrative officer and procedural advisor to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Vice-President of India). […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has recently issued notices to the Union Government and all State Governments in response to a Presidential Reference. The court is being asked to give its opinion on whether the President and Governors can be judicially compelled to act within a specific time frame on Bills passed […]

Why in News?   The Right to Vote in India, including relevant case laws and the differences between various types of rights: Relevance : UPSC/UPSC Mains Mains : GS 2 Right to Vote in India: 1. Current Issue The Supreme Court is hearing cases against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. One […]

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is an Indian law that regulates the election process for the offices of the President and Vice-President of India. Enacted on March 14, 1952, it provides a legal framework for the nomination, election, and dispute resolution processes related to these constitutional positions, in alignment with Articles 54 to […]