Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Jun, 2026

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

16 Jun, 2026

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime, Pg9

New IBC 2026 amendment's CIIRP faces scrutiny for limiting initiation rights to select financial institutions, raising concerns over fairness and constitutional validity.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

15 Jun, 2026

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime, Pg9

New IBC 2026 amendment's CIIRP faces scrutiny for limiting initiation rights to select financial institutions, raising concerns over fairness and constitutional validity.

15 Jun, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock as MHA omits crucial clauses on elected administration's powers and Article 371 safeguards, sparking fresh concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Jun, 2026

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock as MHA omits crucial clauses on elected administration's powers and Article 371 safeguards, sparking fresh concerns.

15 Jun, 2026

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

Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12

Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, recognizing their 'nation-building' role and boosting social justice.

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

14 Jun, 2026

Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12

Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, recognizing their 'nation-building' role and boosting social justice.

14 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

14 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates swift resolution of 'D-voter' cases before next polls; Assam's Foreigners' Tribunals face institutional lethargy, posing major citizenship determination challenges.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

14 Jun, 2026

Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates swift resolution of 'D-voter' cases before next polls; Assam's Foreigners' Tribunals face institutional lethargy, posing major citizenship determination challenges.

14 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds Article 329(b), dismissing Congress leader's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection, reinforcing non-interference in electoral processes.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

13 Jun, 2026

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds Article 329(b), dismissing Congress leader's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection, reinforcing non-interference in electoral processes.

13 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jun, 2026

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

13 Jun, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jun, 2026

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

13 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

12 Jun, 2026

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

12 Jun, 2026

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

12 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Nicobar tribal councils debate Centre's proposed electoral system for self-governance, fearing bureaucratization and undermining traditional authority amid Great Nicobar project opposition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Jun, 2026

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Nicobar tribal councils debate Centre's proposed electoral system for self-governance, fearing bureaucratization and undermining traditional authority amid Great Nicobar project opposition.

12 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

12 Jun, 2026

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

12 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

12 Jun, 2026

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill 2026 expands state control over NGOs, allowing asset vesting without judicial review, threatening civil society, minority institutions, and constitutional rights.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Jun, 2026

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.

11 Jun, 2026

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

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

11 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Jun, 2026

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

11 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Jun, 2026

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

9 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

9 Jun, 2026

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

9 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors, prioritizing consent and dignity, filling legislative void.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

8 Jun, 2026

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates comprehensive Victim Protection Plan for trafficking survivors, prioritizing consent and dignity, filling legislative void.

8 Jun, 2026

Indian Polity

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime, Pg9

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Ladakh agreement hits roadblock over 'key omissions' in fine print, Pg9

Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12

Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10

Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Why is Nicobar debating elections?, Pg10

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society, Pg8

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

For survivors of trafficking, SC plan focuses on consent, dignity, Pg9

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