Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Can't decide creamy layer solely on basis of income: SC (Rejects Centre's plea against rulings of 3 HCs), Pg11

Supreme Court rules creamy layer status cannot be solely based on parental income, prevents hostile discrimination against PSU/private employees' children.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

12 Mar, 2026

Can't decide creamy layer solely on basis of income: SC (Rejects Centre's plea against rulings of 3 HCs), Pg11

Supreme Court rules creamy layer status cannot be solely based on parental income, prevents hostile discrimination against PSU/private employees' children.

12 Mar, 2026

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

UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3

Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.

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

11 Mar, 2026

UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3

Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.

11 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

10 Mar, 2026

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

10 Mar, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Generational shift, Pg6

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secures decisive victory, signaling generational shift and frustration with traditional politics and corruption.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations

9 Mar, 2026

Generational shift, Pg6

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secures decisive victory, signaling generational shift and frustration with traditional politics and corruption.

9 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

8 Mar, 2026

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

8 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Mar, 2026

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

4 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

3 Mar, 2026

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

3 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Mar, 2026

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

2 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

First signal from Delhi: PM tells MBZ 'strongly condemn' attack on UAE, Pg3

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE amidst US-Iran tensions, emphasizing de-escalation and regional stability, balancing India's interests and diplomatic challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

2 Mar, 2026

First signal from Delhi: PM tells MBZ 'strongly condemn' attack on UAE, Pg3

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE amidst US-Iran tensions, emphasizing de-escalation and regional stability, balancing India's interests and diplomatic challenges.

2 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Feb, 2026

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

27 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

26 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Feb, 2026

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

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

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

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

26 Feb, 2026

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Supreme Court retreats from monitoring cow vigilantism, deeming 2018 guidelines 'unmanageable' amid concerns over rule of law and state inaction.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

25 Feb, 2026

Inglorious retreat, Pg6

Supreme Court retreats from monitoring cow vigilantism, deeming 2018 guidelines 'unmanageable' amid concerns over rule of law and state inaction.

25 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Feb, 2026

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

24 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project?, Pg13

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project amidst environmental concerns, balancing development with ecological safeguards and strategic national interests.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 Feb, 2026

Why has NGT cleared the Nicobar project?, Pg13

NGT greenlights Great Nicobar project amidst environmental concerns, balancing development with ecological safeguards and strategic national interests.

22 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Centre brokers Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement granting autonomy to eastern Nagaland, addressing developmental disparities and security concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 Feb, 2026

Why has eastern Nagaland got autonomy?, Pg13

Centre brokers Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement granting autonomy to eastern Nagaland, addressing developmental disparities and security concerns.

22 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges