Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

30 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Jan, 2026

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.

30 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

29 Jan, 2026

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.

29 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

29 Jan, 2026

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.

29 Jan, 2026

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

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

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

29 Jan, 2026

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

29 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Jan, 2026

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.

29 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Jan, 2026

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.

29 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

28 Jan, 2026

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

28 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

28 Jan, 2026

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

28 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

27 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

March of the Republic, Pg6

President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

27 Jan, 2026

March of the Republic, Pg6

President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.

27 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

27 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Jan, 2026

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.

27 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

26 Jan, 2026

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

26 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Jan, 2026

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

26 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

26 Jan, 2026

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

26 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

Inclusive Growth Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

26 Jan, 2026

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

26 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Jan, 2026

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

26 Jan, 2026

Indian Polity

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

March of the Republic, Pg6

March of the Republic, Pg6

Mind the time, Pg6

Mind the time, Pg6

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

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