Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

5 Aug, 2026

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.

5 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Amid Opp protest, LS passes Bill to increase number of SC judges, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst opposition protests to address 92,101 pending cases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

4 Aug, 2026

Amid Opp protest, LS passes Bill to increase number of SC judges, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst opposition protests to address 92,101 pending cases.

4 Aug, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court rules Section 498A of IPC, penalizing cruelty, applies to live-in partners and their relatives, recognizing evolving societal norms.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

4 Aug, 2026

Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court rules Section 498A of IPC, penalizing cruelty, applies to live-in partners and their relatives, recognizing evolving societal norms.

4 Aug, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court extends domestic cruelty laws (Section 498A IPC) to live-in relationships 'in the nature of marriage', adapting law to modern realities.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

4 Aug, 2026

Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court extends domestic cruelty laws (Section 498A IPC) to live-in relationships 'in the nature of marriage', adapting law to modern realities.

4 Aug, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates Union government to provide broad, clear footpaths, affirming the right to walk as a fundamental right for all citizens.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

4 Aug, 2026

Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates Union government to provide broad, clear footpaths, affirming the right to walk as a fundamental right for all citizens.

4 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

Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, without discussion amidst Opposition protests over police action and Ram Temple allegations.

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

4 Aug, 2026

Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, without discussion amidst Opposition protests over police action and Ram Temple allegations.

4 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures 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

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on MSMEs amid Opposition protests, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, mandating TReDS for CPSEs to address MSME liquidity concerns, despite Opposition protests.

Parliament and State Legislatures 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

4 Aug, 2026

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on MSMEs amid Opposition protests, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, mandating TReDS for CPSEs to address MSME liquidity concerns, despite Opposition protests.

4 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Parliament passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026, requiring judicial magistrate orders for birth registrations delayed over two years, raising concerns about access to identity documents.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Aug, 2026

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Parliament passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026, requiring judicial magistrate orders for birth registrations delayed over two years, raising concerns about access to identity documents.

4 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Rethink Welfare — Citizens Are More Than Labharthis, Pg11

Article advocates for a rights-based welfare regime, critiquing direct transfers and digital governance for undermining citizen entitlements and accountability.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

3 Aug, 2026

Rethink Welfare — Citizens Are More Than Labharthis, Pg11

Article advocates for a rights-based welfare regime, critiquing direct transfers and digital governance for undermining citizen entitlements and accountability.

3 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

3.9 lakh cases pending, Centre tells states to set up special courts for drug crimes, Pg3

Centre urges states to establish special NDPS courts to clear 3.9 lakh pending drug cases, bolstering internal security against narco-terrorism.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

3 Aug, 2026

3.9 lakh cases pending, Centre tells states to set up special courts for drug crimes, Pg3

Centre urges states to establish special NDPS courts to clear 3.9 lakh pending drug cases, bolstering internal security against narco-terrorism.

3 Aug, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Supreme Court's landmark judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, rejects forced rescues, and mandates consent inquiry, challenging decades of anti-trafficking discourse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

3 Aug, 2026

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Supreme Court's landmark judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, rejects forced rescues, and mandates consent inquiry, challenging decades of anti-trafficking discourse.

3 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Distress and dispute, Pg6

Monsoon failure exacerbates Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, as states struggle with distress-sharing formula despite CWMA directives.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 Aug, 2026

Distress and dispute, Pg6

Monsoon failure exacerbates Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, as states struggle with distress-sharing formula despite CWMA directives.

3 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

What does the new Bill to prevent exam fraud say?, Pg16

Parliament passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, introducing stringent penalties and fast-track trials to curb rampant exam fraud after NEET leaks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

2 Aug, 2026

What does the new Bill to prevent exam fraud say?, Pg16

Parliament passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, introducing stringent penalties and fast-track trials to curb rampant exam fraud after NEET leaks.

2 Aug, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Over 3,000 serving officers move SC against CAPF Act, Pg13

Over 3,000 CAPF officers challenge CAPF Act 2026 in Supreme Court, alleging it negates previous ruling and favors IPS for top leadership roles.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

2 Aug, 2026

Over 3,000 serving officers move SC against CAPF Act, Pg13

Over 3,000 CAPF officers challenge CAPF Act 2026 in Supreme Court, alleging it negates previous ruling and favors IPS for top leadership roles.

2 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

President Droupadi Murmu assents to Public Examinations Bill, enabling fast-track courts, 10-year jail, and ₹50 lakh fine for paper leak culprits.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Aug, 2026

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

President Droupadi Murmu assents to Public Examinations Bill, enabling fast-track courts, 10-year jail, and ₹50 lakh fine for paper leak culprits.

2 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure

Union Government releases ₹1.09 lakh crore advance tax devolution to states on August 1, 2026, boosting capital and developmental expenditure across India.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

2 Aug, 2026

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure

Union Government releases ₹1.09 lakh crore advance tax devolution to states on August 1, 2026, boosting capital and developmental expenditure across India.

2 Aug, 2026

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

Amid Gen-Z protests, LJP MP moves Bill seeking Commission for Youth, Pg9

LJP MP introduces Private Member's Bill for constitutional National Commission for Youth, addressing unemployment and Gen-Z protests over paper leaks.

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

1 Aug, 2026

Amid Gen-Z protests, LJP MP moves Bill seeking Commission for Youth, Pg9

LJP MP introduces Private Member's Bill for constitutional National Commission for Youth, addressing unemployment and Gen-Z protests over paper leaks.

1 Aug, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

Long-standing dispute over Ecologically Sensitive Area declaration in Western Ghats continues, involving expert panels, state opposition, and community concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Aug, 2026

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

Long-standing dispute over Ecologically Sensitive Area declaration in Western Ghats continues, involving expert panels, state opposition, and community concerns.

1 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system, Pg6

Gen Z demands a humane education system, urging multi-dimensional assessments and regulation of coaching to prevent student suicides and ensure fair opportunities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

1 Aug, 2026

Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system, Pg6

Gen Z demands a humane education system, urging multi-dimensional assessments and regulation of coaching to prevent student suicides and ensure fair opportunities.

1 Aug, 2026

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

Lok Sabha Passes Births And Deaths Bill Amid Protests Over Police Crackdown, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over police crackdown, also considering a Constitution Amendment Bill.

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

1 Aug, 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Births And Deaths Bill Amid Protests Over Police Crackdown, Pg1

Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over police crackdown, also considering a Constitution Amendment Bill.

1 Aug, 2026

Indian Polity

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Amid Opp protest, LS passes Bill to increase number of SC judges, Pg6

Amid Opp protest, LS passes Bill to increase number of SC judges, Pg6

Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1

Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1

Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12

Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12

Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12

Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on MSMEs amid Opposition protests, Pg10

Rajya Sabha passes Bill on MSMEs amid Opposition protests, Pg10

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Rethink Welfare — Citizens Are More Than Labharthis, Pg11

Rethink Welfare — Citizens Are More Than Labharthis, Pg11

3.9 lakh cases pending, Centre tells states to set up special courts for drug crimes, Pg3

3.9 lakh cases pending, Centre tells states to set up special courts for drug crimes, Pg3

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Distress and dispute, Pg6

Distress and dispute, Pg6

What does the new Bill to prevent exam fraud say?, Pg16

What does the new Bill to prevent exam fraud say?, Pg16

Over 3,000 serving officers move SC against CAPF Act, Pg13

Over 3,000 serving officers move SC against CAPF Act, Pg13

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure

Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment to accelerate their capital and developmental expenditure

Amid Gen-Z protests, LJP MP moves Bill seeking Commission for Youth, Pg9

Amid Gen-Z protests, LJP MP moves Bill seeking Commission for Youth, Pg9

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system, Pg6

Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system, Pg6

Lok Sabha Passes Births And Deaths Bill Amid Protests Over Police Crackdown, Pg1

Lok Sabha Passes Births And Deaths Bill Amid Protests Over Police Crackdown, Pg1

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