Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

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

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Lok Sabha swiftly passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSME) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote during Zero Hour, bypassing debate.

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

8 Aug, 2026

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Lok Sabha swiftly passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSME) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote during Zero Hour, bypassing debate.

8 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

8 Aug, 2026

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.

8 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

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition demands scrapping or JPC referral for controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, citing concerns over NGO assets and beneficiaries.

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

8 Aug, 2026

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition demands scrapping or JPC referral for controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, citing concerns over NGO assets and beneficiaries.

8 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance IT and Computers

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance IT and Computers

8 Aug, 2026

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

8 Aug, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

Parliament passes MSMED Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening MSMEs, easing business, and ensuring timely payments for robust economic growth.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

8 Aug, 2026

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

Parliament passes MSMED Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening MSMEs, easing business, and ensuring timely payments for robust economic growth.

8 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

As Govt seeks support on delimitation, Cong says ‘convene all-party meeting’, Pg8

Centre pushes for women's reservation and delimitation bill, facing Congress's demand for an all-party meeting to review the constitutional amendment.

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

7 Aug, 2026

As Govt seeks support on delimitation, Cong says ‘convene all-party meeting’, Pg8

Centre pushes for women's reservation and delimitation bill, facing Congress's demand for an all-party meeting to review the constitutional amendment.

7 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

7 Aug, 2026

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

7 Aug, 2026

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

FIRs Cannot Be ‘Withdrawn’, But Protestors Can Get Relief In 3 Ways, Pg17

Supreme Court clarifies FIRs cannot be withdrawn, but protest cases can end via closure reports, prosecution withdrawal, or High Court quashing, citing BNSS provisions.

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

7 Aug, 2026

FIRs Cannot Be ‘Withdrawn’, But Protestors Can Get Relief In 3 Ways, Pg17

Supreme Court clarifies FIRs cannot be withdrawn, but protest cases can end via closure reports, prosecution withdrawal, or High Court quashing, citing BNSS provisions.

7 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

Centre informs Supreme Court that extending creamy layer to SC/STs falls under Parliament's legislative domain, emphasizing historical and social criteria for reservation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

7 Aug, 2026

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

Centre informs Supreme Court that extending creamy layer to SC/STs falls under Parliament's legislative domain, emphasizing historical and social criteria for reservation.

7 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

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

DMK sets three key conditions, including a 25-year freeze extension and 50% seat increase, to support Centre's delimitation constitutional amendment Bill.

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

7 Aug, 2026

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

DMK sets three key conditions, including a 25-year freeze extension and 50% seat increase, to support Centre's delimitation constitutional amendment Bill.

7 Aug, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

7 Aug, 2026

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.

7 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it, Pg13

Parliamentary panel flags recurring fertilizer shortages, urging a permanent joint command for real-time coordination and better last-mile distribution to farmers.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

7 Aug, 2026

House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it, Pg13

Parliamentary panel flags recurring fertilizer shortages, urging a permanent joint command for real-time coordination and better last-mile distribution to farmers.

7 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites?, Pg11

Supreme Court extends its 10-km mining buffer rule, initially for Asan Wetland, to all Ramsar wetland conservation reserves nationwide.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

7 Aug, 2026

How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites?, Pg11

Supreme Court extends its 10-km mining buffer rule, initially for Asan Wetland, to all Ramsar wetland conservation reserves nationwide.

7 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

RS Clears Appropriation Bill for Expenditure of ₹54,067 Crore, Pg13

Rajya Sabha clears ₹54,067 crore Appropriation Bill for 2022-23 excess expenditure, with Finance Minister detailing debt repayment and J&K financial aid.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

7 Aug, 2026

RS Clears Appropriation Bill for Expenditure of ₹54,067 Crore, Pg13

Rajya Sabha clears ₹54,067 crore Appropriation Bill for 2022-23 excess expenditure, with Finance Minister detailing debt repayment and J&K financial aid.

7 Aug, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill Is ‘Religion-Neutral’, Shah Assures Christian Bodies, Pg13

Home Minister Amit Shah assures Christian delegations that the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is religion-neutral amidst concerns over asset takeover provisions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

7 Aug, 2026

FCRA Bill Is ‘Religion-Neutral’, Shah Assures Christian Bodies, Pg13

Home Minister Amit Shah assures Christian delegations that the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is religion-neutral amidst concerns over asset takeover provisions.

7 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

LS clears Bankers' Books Evidence Bill with voice vote amid Opposition din, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by voice vote amidst Opposition protests, updating legal use of digital bank records.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Aug, 2026

LS clears Bankers' Books Evidence Bill with voice vote amid Opposition din, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by voice vote amidst Opposition protests, updating legal use of digital bank records.

6 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Emotional Intelligence, Concepts and Applications in Administration

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Emotional Intelligence, Concepts and Applications in Administration

6 Aug, 2026

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.

6 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC safeguards for live-in partners are overdue, Pg10

Supreme Court extends criminal law protection against domestic cruelty to women in live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage."

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

6 Aug, 2026

SC safeguards for live-in partners are overdue, Pg10

Supreme Court extends criminal law protection against domestic cruelty to women in live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage."

6 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

Money Bill route pending before SC, Govt chooses it to raise strength of judges, Pg1

Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Money Bill route pending before SC, Govt chooses it to raise strength of judges, Pg1

Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.

6 Aug, 2026

Indian Polity

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

As Govt seeks support on delimitation, Cong says ‘convene all-party meeting’, Pg8

As Govt seeks support on delimitation, Cong says ‘convene all-party meeting’, Pg8

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

FIRs Cannot Be ‘Withdrawn’, But Protestors Can Get Relief In 3 Ways, Pg17

FIRs Cannot Be ‘Withdrawn’, But Protestors Can Get Relief In 3 Ways, Pg17

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it, Pg13

House panel flags fertilizer shortage, calls for proper mechanism to address it, Pg13

How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites?, Pg11

How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites?, Pg11

RS Clears Appropriation Bill for Expenditure of ₹54,067 Crore, Pg13

RS Clears Appropriation Bill for Expenditure of ₹54,067 Crore, Pg13

FCRA Bill Is ‘Religion-Neutral’, Shah Assures Christian Bodies, Pg13

FCRA Bill Is ‘Religion-Neutral’, Shah Assures Christian Bodies, Pg13

LS clears Bankers' Books Evidence Bill with voice vote amid Opposition din, Pg6

LS clears Bankers' Books Evidence Bill with voice vote amid Opposition din, Pg6

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

SC safeguards for live-in partners are overdue, Pg10

SC safeguards for live-in partners are overdue, Pg10

Money Bill route pending before SC, Govt chooses it to raise strength of judges, Pg1

Money Bill route pending before SC, Govt chooses it to raise strength of judges, Pg1

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