Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday night, creating a rare mid-term vacancy in India’s second-highest constitutional office. He is the third Vice-President to resign before completing his term, following V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman, who stepped down to contest presidential elections and were succeeded by Gopal Swarup Pathak and Shankar Dayal Sharma, respectively. Who performs […]

Why in News?  “Recent incidents of gender-based violence, such as the Haryana murder case and the Odisha self-immolation tragedy, reveal a disturbing pattern of backlash against women’s rising autonomy and empowerment in India. Relevance : UPSC/UPSC Mains Mains : GS 1 – Social Issue/Sociology  Key Issues Involved: Patriarchal Mindset and Control over Women: Traditional Indian […]

Why in News? Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal recently clarified that the motion of removal against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma is not related to the government but is a matter for Parliament and Members of Parliament (MPs). The panel was constituted to probe allegations regarding unaccounted-for cash reportedly found at Justice Varma’s official […]

Why in News? The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has recently issued directives to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) to institutionalize structured counselling services at every stage of the adoption process: Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  CARA/SARS Mains  : GS1 ( Social Issues) Stages: Pre-Adoption Counselling During the Adoption Process Post-Adoption […]

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Historical Context and Constitutional Provisions Introduction The Monsoon Session is one of the three key sessions of the Indian Parliament: Budget Session – February to May Monsoon Session – July to September Winter Session – November to December The Monsoon Session is aligned with the rainy season (monsoon) in India and […]

Why in News? The Punjab Government has introduced the Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025. This legislation aims to protect religious harmony by criminalising acts of sacrilege against sacred texts. It proposes stringent punishments including life imprisonment and heavy fines. The Bill covers scriptures revered by multiple faiths in Punjab, reflecting the region’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]