Indian Polity Current Affairs for UPSC

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

27 Sep, 2025

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

27 Sep, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

26 Sep, 2025

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

26 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

26 Sep, 2025

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 Sep, 2025

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

26 Sep, 2025

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

26 Sep, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Election Commission modifies vote counting to prioritize postal ballots, addressing opposition concerns and ensuring transparency before EVM counts.

Representation of the People's Act

26 Sep, 2025

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Election Commission modifies vote counting to prioritize postal ballots, addressing opposition concerns and ensuring transparency before EVM counts.

26 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Sep, 2025

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

26 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

26 Sep, 2025

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

26 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Sep, 2025

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

26 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Sep, 2025

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

25 Sep, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

Election Commission introduces Aadhaar-linked e-sign for voter registration, deletion, and correction to curb fraudulent activities and enhance electoral integrity.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

25 Sep, 2025

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

Election Commission introduces Aadhaar-linked e-sign for voter registration, deletion, and correction to curb fraudulent activities and enhance electoral integrity.

25 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Sep, 2025

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

25 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

GSTAT launched, to begin hearings from Dec, Pg 21.

Finance Minister launches Goods and Services Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT); hearings to begin in December, prioritizing legacy appeals with staggered filings.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

25 Sep, 2025

GSTAT launched, to begin hearings from Dec, Pg 21.

Finance Minister launches Goods and Services Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT); hearings to begin in December, prioritizing legacy appeals with staggered filings.

25 Sep, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

25 Sep, 2025

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.

25 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

25 Sep, 2025

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.

25 Sep, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Unlike in Bihar, poll panel plans to meet parties before pan-India SIR, Pg 10.

Election Commission plans nationwide electoral roll revision, consulting parties unlike Bihar's SIR, facing legal challenges over citizenship verification.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

25 Sep, 2025

Unlike in Bihar, poll panel plans to meet parties before pan-India SIR, Pg 10.

Election Commission plans nationwide electoral roll revision, consulting parties unlike Bihar's SIR, facing legal challenges over citizenship verification.

25 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Sep, 2025

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

24 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Sep, 2025

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

24 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

24 Sep, 2025

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.

24 Sep, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6

GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

24 Sep, 2025

Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6

GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.

24 Sep, 2025

Indian Polity

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Poll panel to tweak counting process for postal ballots from Bihar election, Pg1

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

EC launches e-sign feature for addition, deletion, and correction of voter names, Pg15

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

GSTAT launched, to begin hearings from Dec, Pg 21.

GSTAT launched, to begin hearings from Dec, Pg 21.

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

Unlike in Bihar, poll panel plans to meet parties before pan-India SIR, Pg 10.

Unlike in Bihar, poll panel plans to meet parties before pan-India SIR, Pg 10.

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6

Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6

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