Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jun, 2026

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

13 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

12 Jun, 2026

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

12 Jun, 2026

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

12 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Nicobar tribal councils debate Centre's proposed electoral system for self-governance, fearing bureaucratization and undermining traditional authority amid Great Nicobar project opposition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Jun, 2026

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Nicobar tribal councils debate Centre's proposed electoral system for self-governance, fearing bureaucratization and undermining traditional authority amid Great Nicobar project opposition.

12 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

12 Jun, 2026

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

12 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

12 Jun, 2026

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Jun, 2026

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.

11 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

11 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Jun, 2026

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

11 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Jun, 2026

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

9 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

9 Jun, 2026

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

9 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors, prioritizing consent and dignity, filling legislative void.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

8 Jun, 2026

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors, prioritizing consent and dignity, filling legislative void.

8 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Jun, 2026

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

7 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

SC balances child’s right to know paternity, father’s right to privacy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds DNA test in paternity dispute, balancing child's right to know with father's fundamental right to privacy.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

7 Jun, 2026

SC balances child’s right to know paternity, father’s right to privacy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds DNA test in paternity dispute, balancing child's right to know with father's fundamental right to privacy.

7 Jun, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court asserts Article 21 right to travel isn't absolute, balancing it with victim's speedy trial and justice administration.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

7 Jun, 2026

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court asserts Article 21 right to travel isn't absolute, balancing it with victim's speedy trial and justice administration.

7 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13

Andaman & Nicobar proposes elections for Nicobarese tribal councils, sparking fierce debate over traditional governance and alleged Centre's influence on Great Nicobar project.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Jun, 2026

Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13

Andaman & Nicobar proposes elections for Nicobarese tribal councils, sparking fierce debate over traditional governance and alleged Centre's influence on Great Nicobar project.

6 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jun, 2026

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

5 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Supreme Court committee proposes stringent AI regulations, banning AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling, mandating human oversight to protect justice and prevent bias.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

5 Jun, 2026

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Supreme Court committee proposes stringent AI regulations, banning AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling, mandating human oversight to protect justice and prevent bias.

5 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Is shoot-to-disable the new normal?, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Langda' sees 16,000 'leg-shot' encounters since 2017, sparking alarm over due process and judicial oversight.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Jun, 2026

Is shoot-to-disable the new normal?, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Langda' sees 16,000 'leg-shot' encounters since 2017, sparking alarm over due process and judicial oversight.

4 Jun, 2026

Indian Polity

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

SC balances child’s right to know paternity, father’s right to privacy, Pg10

SC balances child’s right to know paternity, father’s right to privacy, Pg10

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Right of accused to travel abroad can’t be seen in isolation: SC, Pg10

Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13

Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Is shoot-to-disable the new normal?, Pg8

Is shoot-to-disable the new normal?, Pg8

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