Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Union State Relations and Federal Structure.
Article argues against enlarging Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats, advocating for preserving federal balance and improving parliamentary deliberation amidst delimitation and women's reservation debates.
MMDR Amendment Act 2026 centralizes mineral taxation, undermining fiscal federalism and state revenues, sparking constitutional concerns and parliamentary deliberation issues.
MHA notifies heatwaves and lightning as natural calamities, allowing states full access to disaster funds for mitigation and relief, following FC-XVI recommendations.
MHA forms high-level committee to address the century-old Gorkha demand for a separate state, seeking a permanent political solution.
Mines and Minerals Act reforms simplify tax model, boosting state revenue to Rs 7 lakh crore since 2018, attracting investment and ensuring fiscal certainty.
Bihar's NDA government urges scrapping the 1996 Farakka treaty with Bangladesh, citing detrimental impacts, creating a diplomatic dilemma for the Centre.
P. Chidambaram labels 'One Nation, One Election' bills as "unconstitutional" and "monstrous," violating the Constitution's Basic Structure before JPC.
NDA explores dissolving 22 state/UT assemblies for simultaneous 2029 Lok Sabha polls, facing opposition over constitutional implications and electoral reforms.
Assam and Meghalaya agree on dedicated coordination mechanisms, helplines, and a joint committee to resolve border standoff and ensure tourist safety.
Centre forms high-level committee to draft permanent political solution for long-standing Gorkha community demands in Darjeeling hills.
Deficient monsoon and inter-state Cauvery water dispute severely impact farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, threatening livelihoods and agricultural output.
Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the Southern Zonal Council meeting, praising southern states' development contributions and addressing inter-state water disputes, delimitation, and fiscal concerns.
Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.
Home Minister Amit Shah urges southern states to resolve water disputes expeditiously, emphasizing cooperative federalism and regional development at Zonal Council meeting.
MHA empowers District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications, streamlining the controversial law's implementation.
Centre's fiscal outlook faces geopolitical and revenue risks from tax reforms and global crises, prompting new cesses and import duties to manage deficits.
Punjab's persistent efforts to enact a sacrilege law face constitutional challenges, federal objections, and judicial scrutiny over secularism, equality, and legislative competence.
New MMDR Act 2026 reforms mining, secures state revenue, attracts investment, and boosts critical mineral production for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, restricting states' mineral levy powers, sparking fiscal federalism debate and revenue concerns for mineral-rich states.
India's new VB-G RAM G employment guarantee scheme faces severe crisis, witnessing over 40% decline in rural job creation amid chaotic transition from MGNREGA.
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