Parliament and State Legislatures 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Govt reaches out to Opp, ready to soften FCRA Bill, allay concerns, Pg1

Government signals readiness to soften controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, addressing civil society concerns over retrospective asset vesting and parliamentary deadlock.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Govt reaches out to Opp, ready to soften FCRA Bill, allay concerns, Pg1

Government signals readiness to soften controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, addressing civil society concerns over retrospective asset vesting and parliamentary deadlock.

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

RS Clears Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges, Pg11

Rajya Sabha clears Bill increasing Supreme Court judges to 38, aiming to boost judicial efficiency, despite opposition concerns over ordinance route.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Aug, 2026

RS Clears Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges, Pg11

Rajya Sabha clears Bill increasing Supreme Court judges to 38, aiming to boost judicial efficiency, despite opposition concerns over ordinance route.

6 Aug, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Amid opposition protests, Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, mandating judicial magistrate order for registrations delayed over two years.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Aug, 2026

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Amid opposition protests, Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, mandating judicial magistrate order for registrations delayed over two years.

5 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 Government Budgeting

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

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

5 Aug, 2026

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

5 Aug, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

5 Aug, 2026

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.

5 Aug, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Gen Z, comprising 25.8% of India's population, holds only 26 legislative seats (6 MPs, 20 MLAs), raising concerns about youth representation in Parliament and Assemblies.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

5 Aug, 2026

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Gen Z, comprising 25.8% of India's population, holds only 26 legislative seats (6 MPs, 20 MLAs), raising concerns about youth representation in Parliament and Assemblies.

5 Aug, 2026

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

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.

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

5 Aug, 2026

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.

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

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

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

Parliament and State Legislatures

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

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

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

DMK Lays Down Conditions to Support Delimitation Bill, Pg1

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

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

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

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

Govt reaches out to Opp, ready to soften FCRA Bill, allay concerns, Pg1

Govt reaches out to Opp, ready to soften FCRA Bill, allay concerns, Pg1

RS Clears Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges, Pg11

RS Clears Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges, Pg11

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

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

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

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

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