Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

SC declines plea to remove Aadhaar from SIR document list, cites RP Act, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Aadhaar's use in voter ID verification, citing the Representation of the People Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

25 Feb, 2026

SC declines plea to remove Aadhaar from SIR document list, cites RP Act, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Aadhaar's use in voter ID verification, citing the Representation of the People Act.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Supreme Court retreats from monitoring cow vigilantism, deeming 2018 guidelines 'unmanageable' amid concerns over rule of law and state inaction.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

25 Feb, 2026

Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Supreme Court retreats from monitoring cow vigilantism, deeming 2018 guidelines 'unmanageable' amid concerns over rule of law and state inaction.

25 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

24 Feb, 2026

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

24 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

24 Feb, 2026

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

24 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

24 Feb, 2026

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

24 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

24 Feb, 2026

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

24 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Feb, 2026

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

24 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

24 Feb, 2026

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

24 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Article highlights concerns over freedom of speech of MPs in Parliament, particularly regarding expunction of remarks and Opposition's role.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

23 Feb, 2026

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Article highlights concerns over freedom of speech of MPs in Parliament, particularly regarding expunction of remarks and Opposition's role.

23 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

23 Feb, 2026

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Women's Reservation Act implementation faces delay until 2034 due to census-delimitation clause, sparking debate over political intent and constitutional amendments.

23 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Evidence, not panic, must shape street dog policy, Pg11

Rising violence against street dog caregivers sparks debate; Supreme Court's directives on dog management create confusion amid calls for humane policies.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

23 Feb, 2026

Evidence, not panic, must shape street dog policy, Pg11

Rising violence against street dog caregivers sparks debate; Supreme Court's directives on dog management create confusion amid calls for humane policies.

23 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Court constrains unilateral tariffs. Can trade multilateralism be far behind?, Pg10

US Supreme Court curbs presidential tariff powers, potentially reviving multilateral trade and impacting India-US trade negotiations amidst global economic shifts.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

23 Feb, 2026

US Court constrains unilateral tariffs. Can trade multilateralism be far behind?, Pg10

US Supreme Court curbs presidential tariff powers, potentially reviving multilateral trade and impacting India-US trade negotiations amidst global economic shifts.

23 Feb, 2026

Representation of the People's Act

8% of voters removed from poll rolls after SIR in 9 States, U.T.s, Pg1

Electoral Rolls Revised: 1.7 crore voters deleted across nine States/UTs after Special Intensive Revision, Gujarat sees highest deletion rate.

Representation of the People's Act

22 Feb, 2026

8% of voters removed from poll rolls after SIR in 9 States, U.T.s, Pg1

Electoral Rolls Revised: 1.7 crore voters deleted across nine States/UTs after Special Intensive Revision, Gujarat sees highest deletion rate.

22 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Centre brokers Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement granting autonomy to eastern Nagaland, addressing developmental disparities and security concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 Feb, 2026

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Centre brokers Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement granting autonomy to eastern Nagaland, addressing developmental disparities and security concerns.

22 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution of India released in Tamil and Gujarati to promote accessibility and awareness on International Mother Language Day.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

22 Feb, 2026

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution of India released in Tamil and Gujarati to promote accessibility and awareness on International Mother Language Day.

22 Feb, 2026

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy, Pg2

US Supreme Court curbs Trump's tariff powers, triggering global trade uncertainty and potential new levies impacting economies worldwide.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

22 Feb, 2026

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy, Pg2

US Supreme Court curbs Trump's tariff powers, triggering global trade uncertainty and potential new levies impacting economies worldwide.

22 Feb, 2026

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trashing US top court, Trump raises new tariff to 15% from 10%, Pg3

Trump imposes 15% tariff after US court rejects previous levies, impacting global trade and straining international relations.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

22 Feb, 2026

Trashing US top court, Trump raises new tariff to 15% from 10%, Pg3

Trump imposes 15% tariff after US court rejects previous levies, impacting global trade and straining international relations.

22 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Trump tariffs, Pg4

Supreme Court rules Trump's unilateral tariff imposition unconstitutional, sparking debate over presidential power and economic impact; $133B in tariffs collected.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

21 Feb, 2026

Trump tariffs, Pg4

Supreme Court rules Trump's unilateral tariff imposition unconstitutional, sparking debate over presidential power and economic impact; $133B in tariffs collected.

21 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

HC verdict in rape case turns the clock back, Pg14

Chhattisgarh HC's acquittal in 2004 rape case sparks outrage, threatens to reverse progress in rape jurisprudence post-2013 amendments.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

21 Feb, 2026

HC verdict in rape case turns the clock back, Pg14

Chhattisgarh HC's acquittal in 2004 rape case sparks outrage, threatens to reverse progress in rape jurisprudence post-2013 amendments.

21 Feb, 2026

Indian Polity

SC declines plea to remove Aadhaar from SIR document list, cites RP Act, Pg10

SC declines plea to remove Aadhaar from SIR document list, cites RP Act, Pg10

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

​Inglorious retreat, Pg6

​Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs, Pg7

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women, Pg6

Evidence, not panic, must shape street dog policy, Pg11

Evidence, not panic, must shape street dog policy, Pg11

US Court constrains unilateral tariffs. Can trade multilateralism be far behind?, Pg10

US Court constrains unilateral tariffs. Can trade multilateralism be far behind?, Pg10

8% of voters removed from poll rolls after SIR in 9 States, U.T.s, Pg1

8% of voters removed from poll rolls after SIR in 9 States, U.T.s, Pg1

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy, Pg2

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy, Pg2

Trashing US top court, Trump raises new tariff to 15% from 10%, Pg3

Trashing US top court, Trump raises new tariff to 15% from 10%, Pg3

Trump tariffs, Pg4

Trump tariffs, Pg4

HC verdict in rape case turns the clock back, Pg14

HC verdict in rape case turns the clock back, Pg14

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