Parliament and State Legislatures Current Affairs for UPSC

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

On Minerals And Mines, Strike Federal Balance, Pg15

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, restricting states' mineral levy powers, sparking fiscal federalism debate and revenue concerns for mineral-rich states.

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

19 Aug, 2026

On Minerals And Mines, Strike Federal Balance, Pg15

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, restricting states' mineral levy powers, sparking fiscal federalism debate and revenue concerns for mineral-rich states.

19 Aug, 2026

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

The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12

New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.

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

18 Aug, 2026

The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12

New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.

18 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Supreme Court report reveals 326 MPs, including 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members, face criminal cases, highlighting political criminalization.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Aug, 2026

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Supreme Court report reveals 326 MPs, including 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members, face criminal cases, highlighting political criminalization.

18 Aug, 2026

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

The federal dilemma of delimitation, Pg10

Tamil Nadu's resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 ignites federalism debate, challenging future delimitation and women's reservation implementation.

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

17 Aug, 2026

The federal dilemma of delimitation, Pg10

Tamil Nadu's resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 ignites federalism debate, challenging future delimitation and women's reservation implementation.

17 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s Democracy Needs Different Electoral Rhythms, Pg8

One Nation, One Election proposal poses an existential threat to India's federal architecture and parliamentary democracy, prioritizing administrative convenience over democratic substance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Aug, 2026

India’s Democracy Needs Different Electoral Rhythms, Pg8

One Nation, One Election proposal poses an existential threat to India's federal architecture and parliamentary democracy, prioritizing administrative convenience over democratic substance.

17 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

15 Aug, 2026

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

As India enters its 80th year, an audit reveals grave challenges to its inclusive democracy, constitutional institutions, and federal polity, urging renewal.

15 Aug, 2026

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

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

Rajya Sabha passes controversial mining Bill, prohibiting states from imposing levies on major minerals, despite Supreme Court upholding state powers, raising federalism concerns.

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

14 Aug, 2026

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

Rajya Sabha passes controversial mining Bill, prohibiting states from imposing levies on major minerals, despite Supreme Court upholding state powers, raising federalism concerns.

14 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 Aug, 2026

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

14 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 Aug, 2026

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

14 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Supreme Court's seven-judge bench to commence hearing from October 6 on legislative privileges versus citizens' fundamental right to freedom of speech.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

14 Aug, 2026

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Supreme Court's seven-judge bench to commence hearing from October 6 on legislative privileges versus citizens' fundamental right to freedom of speech.

14 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker highlights India-Kenya's millennia-old ties, parliamentary diplomacy, and shared democratic values, with Kenya supporting India's UNSC permanent membership.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 Aug, 2026

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker highlights India-Kenya's millennia-old ties, parliamentary diplomacy, and shared democratic values, with Kenya supporting India's UNSC permanent membership.

14 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Food Processing and Related Industries

National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill gets House approval, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, expanding NCDC's role to directly fund cooperative societies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Food Processing and Related Industries

13 Aug, 2026

National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill gets House approval, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, expanding NCDC's role to directly fund cooperative societies.

13 Aug, 2026

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

Parliament House Passes Bill To Rename Kerala As Keralam, Pg5

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, amending the Constitution's First Schedule after state assembly's unanimous resolution.

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

13 Aug, 2026

Parliament House Passes Bill To Rename Kerala As Keralam, Pg5

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, amending the Constitution's First Schedule after state assembly's unanimous resolution.

13 Aug, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

31-Member Parliamentary Panel To Review FCRA Bill, Pg1

Lok Sabha refers controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee amid strong Opposition protests over targeting minority institutions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

13 Aug, 2026

31-Member Parliamentary Panel To Review FCRA Bill, Pg1

Lok Sabha refers controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee amid strong Opposition protests over targeting minority institutions.

13 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill amidst Opposition protests, granting Centre greater control over mineral regulation and preventing state-level taxes.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Aug, 2026

Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill amidst Opposition protests, granting Centre greater control over mineral regulation and preventing state-level taxes.

13 Aug, 2026

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

Resolution to freeze LS seats at 543 gets T.N. Assembly nod, Pg1

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.

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

13 Aug, 2026

Resolution to freeze LS seats at 543 gets T.N. Assembly nod, Pg1

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543 and implement 33% women's reservation by 2029.

13 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Amid Pushback From Opp, Govt Ready To Refer FCRA Bill To JPC, Pg3

Government considers sending controversial FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to Joint Parliamentary Committee amidst strong opposition and concerns from religious bodies over asset-vesting rules.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

12 Aug, 2026

Amid Pushback From Opp, Govt Ready To Refer FCRA Bill To JPC, Pg3

Government considers sending controversial FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to Joint Parliamentary Committee amidst strong opposition and concerns from religious bodies over asset-vesting rules.

12 Aug, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

LS Deadlock Continues; Kerala Name Change, Co-Operative Sector Bills Cleared Sans Debate, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Kerala name change and co-operative sector bills without debate amidst opposition deadlock over student protests and Ram Temple issues.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Aug, 2026

LS Deadlock Continues; Kerala Name Change, Co-Operative Sector Bills Cleared Sans Debate, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Kerala name change and co-operative sector bills without debate amidst opposition deadlock over student protests and Ram Temple issues.

12 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Vande Mataram Bill Gets President’s Assent, Becomes Law, Pg11

President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, criminalising disruption and elevating its legal status to that of the National Anthem.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Aug, 2026

Vande Mataram Bill Gets President’s Assent, Becomes Law, Pg11

President Droupadi Murmu assents to Vande Mataram Bill, criminalising disruption and elevating its legal status to that of the National Anthem.

12 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Amid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6

Amid din, Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating a National Tribunals Commission for selecting quasi-judicial body members.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

11 Aug, 2026

Amid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6

Amid din, Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating a National Tribunals Commission for selecting quasi-judicial body members.

11 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures

On Minerals And Mines, Strike Federal Balance, Pg15

On Minerals And Mines, Strike Federal Balance, Pg15

The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12

The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

The federal dilemma of delimitation, Pg10

The federal dilemma of delimitation, Pg10

India’s Democracy Needs Different Electoral Rhythms, Pg8

India’s Democracy Needs Different Electoral Rhythms, Pg8

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal, Pg10

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

RS passes mining Bill, minister says won't affect states' revenue, Pg8

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

Seven-judge Bench to hear case concerning legislative privileges from October 6, Pg14

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

India And Kenya Share Historical And Multifaceted Relations Going Back Over Millennia: Lok Sabha Speaker

National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill gets House approval, Pg10

National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill gets House approval, Pg10

Parliament House Passes Bill To Rename Kerala As Keralam, Pg5

Parliament House Passes Bill To Rename Kerala As Keralam, Pg5

31-Member Parliamentary Panel To Review FCRA Bill, Pg1

31-Member Parliamentary Panel To Review FCRA Bill, Pg1

Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Pg11

Amid Opposition protests, Lok Sabha clears Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Pg11

Resolution to freeze LS seats at 543 gets T.N. Assembly nod, Pg1

Resolution to freeze LS seats at 543 gets T.N. Assembly nod, Pg1

Amid Pushback From Opp, Govt Ready To Refer FCRA Bill To JPC, Pg3

Amid Pushback From Opp, Govt Ready To Refer FCRA Bill To JPC, Pg3

LS Deadlock Continues; Kerala Name Change, Co-Operative Sector Bills Cleared Sans Debate, Pg11

LS Deadlock Continues; Kerala Name Change, Co-Operative Sector Bills Cleared Sans Debate, Pg11

Vande Mataram Bill Gets President’s Assent, Becomes Law, Pg11

Vande Mataram Bill Gets President’s Assent, Becomes Law, Pg11

Amid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6

Amid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6

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