Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

What is NSA, under which Sonam Wangchuk was detained, Pg23.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA spotlights the stringent preventive detention law and its controversial history of misuse.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

29 Sep, 2025

What is NSA, under which Sonam Wangchuk was detained, Pg23.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA spotlights the stringent preventive detention law and its controversial history of misuse.

29 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

28 Sep, 2025

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

28 Sep, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Sep, 2025

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.

28 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

28 Sep, 2025

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

28 Sep, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.

Parliament and State Legislatures

28 Sep, 2025

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.

28 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

27 Sep, 2025

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

27 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

27 Sep, 2025

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

27 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

Ladakh's tribal status bid: Ministries approved Sixth Schedule inclusion in 2019, reveals NCST minutes.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

27 Sep, 2025

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

Ladakh's tribal status bid: Ministries approved Sixth Schedule inclusion in 2019, reveals NCST minutes.

27 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

27 Sep, 2025

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.

27 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

27 Sep, 2025

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

27 Sep, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

26 Sep, 2025

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

26 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

26 Sep, 2025

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 Sep, 2025

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

26 Sep, 2025

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

26 Sep, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Election Commission modifies vote counting to prioritize postal ballots, addressing opposition concerns and ensuring transparency before EVM counts.

Representation of the People's Act

26 Sep, 2025

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Election Commission modifies vote counting to prioritize postal ballots, addressing opposition concerns and ensuring transparency before EVM counts.

26 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Sep, 2025

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

26 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

26 Sep, 2025

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

26 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Sep, 2025

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

26 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Sep, 2025

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

25 Sep, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

Election Commission introduces Aadhaar-linked e-sign for voter registration, deletion, and correction to curb fraudulent activities and enhance electoral integrity.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

25 Sep, 2025

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

Election Commission introduces Aadhaar-linked e-sign for voter registration, deletion, and correction to curb fraudulent activities and enhance electoral integrity.

25 Sep, 2025

Indian Polity

What is NSA, under which Sonam Wangchuk was detained, Pg23.

What is NSA, under which Sonam Wangchuk was detained, Pg23.

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

In 2019, three Ministries gave nod to Ladakh’s tribal status, Pg10

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

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