Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 Oct, 2025

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

4 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Centre releases ₹538.39 crore RTE funds to Tamil Nadu following Supreme Court notice; admissions to begin October 9.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

3 Oct, 2025

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Centre releases ₹538.39 crore RTE funds to Tamil Nadu following Supreme Court notice; admissions to begin October 9.

3 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Should Ladakh get statehood?, Pg9

Ladakh's statehood demand intensifies amid protests and NSA detentions, as leaders debate constitutional safeguards and democratic representation post-UT conversion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Oct, 2025

Should Ladakh get statehood?, Pg9

Ladakh's statehood demand intensifies amid protests and NSA detentions, as leaders debate constitutional safeguards and democratic representation post-UT conversion.

3 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Fraught franchise, Pg8

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

3 Oct, 2025

Fraught franchise, Pg8

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.

3 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

2 Oct, 2025

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

2 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

The Election Commission released Bihar’s final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), finalizing 7.42 crore names ahead of the Assembly election.

Representation of the People's Act

1 Oct, 2025

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

The Election Commission released Bihar’s final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), finalizing 7.42 crore names ahead of the Assembly election.

1 Oct, 2025

Constitutional Bodies E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.

Constitutional Bodies E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

1 Oct, 2025

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.

1 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Oct, 2025

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

1 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Bihar's voter rolls shrink by 6% after intensive revision, revealing citizenship verification was negligible despite EC's claims in SC.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

1 Oct, 2025

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Bihar's voter rolls shrink by 6% after intensive revision, revealing citizenship verification was negligible despite EC's claims in SC.

1 Oct, 2025

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

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

2027 Census to include sub-caste enumeration for targeted affirmative action, addressing historical data gaps and internal inequalities.

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

1 Oct, 2025

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

2027 Census to include sub-caste enumeration for targeted affirmative action, addressing historical data gaps and internal inequalities.

1 Oct, 2025

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

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

Centre's 'Youth Gram Sabha' initiative to simulate local governance in schools, fostering civic engagement among students from October 2025.

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

1 Oct, 2025

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

Centre's 'Youth Gram Sabha' initiative to simulate local governance in schools, fostering civic engagement among students from October 2025.

1 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

The article discusses the 2019 Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, highlighting the legal principles applied—possession and balance of probabilities—rather than the historical or religious claims.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Sep, 2025

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

The article discusses the 2019 Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, highlighting the legal principles applied—possession and balance of probabilities—rather than the historical or religious claims.

30 Sep, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

U.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11

US tariffs threaten Indian marine exports, especially shrimp, impacting coastal economies; India seeks FTAs for market diversification.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

30 Sep, 2025

U.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11

US tariffs threaten Indian marine exports, especially shrimp, impacting coastal economies; India seeks FTAs for market diversification.

30 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why was X’s ‘censorship’ challenge rejected?, Pg8

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, empowering government to regulate online content; X Corp's challenge rejected over censorship concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Sep, 2025

Why was X’s ‘censorship’ challenge rejected?, Pg8

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, empowering government to regulate online content; X Corp's challenge rejected over censorship concerns.

30 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Loyalty and Ladakh, Pg6

Ladakh unrest escalates as activist Sonam Wangchuk is detained under NSA amid statehood demands and broken promises.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

30 Sep, 2025

Loyalty and Ladakh, Pg6

Ladakh unrest escalates as activist Sonam Wangchuk is detained under NSA amid statehood demands and broken promises.

30 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition's EBC resolution in Bihar matters, Pg14.

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan pledges 'Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp' for EBCs, promising increased reservations and land distribution before assembly polls.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Sep, 2025

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition's EBC resolution in Bihar matters, Pg14.

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan pledges 'Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp' for EBCs, promising increased reservations and land distribution before assembly polls.

30 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Sep, 2025

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

30 Sep, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Postal ballots: The numbers, and why Opp favours the new formula, Pg6.

EC reverses 2019 order, mandates postal ballot counting completion before EVM tallying, addressing Opposition concerns about result manipulation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

30 Sep, 2025

Postal ballots: The numbers, and why Opp favours the new formula, Pg6.

EC reverses 2019 order, mandates postal ballot counting completion before EVM tallying, addressing Opposition concerns about result manipulation.

30 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

29 Sep, 2025

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.

29 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight in festive season: what rules state, Pg23.

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight during festivals, sparking debate on noise pollution rules and fundamental rights.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Sep, 2025

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight in festive season: what rules state, Pg23.

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight during festivals, sparking debate on noise pollution rules and fundamental rights.

29 Sep, 2025

Indian Polity

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Should Ladakh get statehood?, Pg9

Should Ladakh get statehood?, Pg9

​Fraught franchise, Pg8

​Fraught franchise, Pg8

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

7.42 crore voters on Bihar’s nal electoral rolls at the end of SIR, Pg1.

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Final Bihar voter rolls out: 6 per cent dip since June; in most deletions, citizenship no factor, Pg1.

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

U.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11

U.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11

Why was X’s ‘censorship’ challenge rejected?, Pg8

Why was X’s ‘censorship’ challenge rejected?, Pg8

Loyalty and Ladakh, Pg6

Loyalty and Ladakh, Pg6

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition's EBC resolution in Bihar matters, Pg14.

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition's EBC resolution in Bihar matters, Pg14.

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

Postal ballots: The numbers, and why Opp favours the new formula, Pg6.

Postal ballots: The numbers, and why Opp favours the new formula, Pg6.

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight in festive season: what rules state, Pg23.

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight in festive season: what rules state, Pg23.

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