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

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Supreme Court to begin final hearings on May 5 for 250 petitions challenging CAA's discriminatory nature towards religious minorities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

20 Feb, 2026

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Supreme Court to begin final hearings on May 5 for 250 petitions challenging CAA's discriminatory nature towards religious minorities.

20 Feb, 2026

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

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

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

19 Feb, 2026

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

19 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

19 Feb, 2026

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

19 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

18 Feb, 2026

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

18 Feb, 2026

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

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

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

17 Feb, 2026

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

17 Feb, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

17 Feb, 2026

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

17 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

17 Feb, 2026

Literature The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

6 stanzas vs 2: The contested legacy of Vande Mataram, Pg9

Centre mandates singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, revisiting Congress-era compromise amid historical and religious sensitivities.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

15 Feb, 2026

6 stanzas vs 2: The contested legacy of Vande Mataram, Pg9

Centre mandates singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, revisiting Congress-era compromise amid historical and religious sensitivities.

15 Feb, 2026

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

A decisive mandate, Pg8

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide victory; India seeks to reset ties amidst regional challenges and domestic rhetoric.

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

14 Feb, 2026

A decisive mandate, Pg8

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide victory; India seeks to reset ties amidst regional challenges and domestic rhetoric.

14 Feb, 2026

The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Controversy erupts over mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, raising constitutional and religious freedom concerns.

The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

13 Feb, 2026

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Controversy erupts over mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, raising constitutional and religious freedom concerns.

13 Feb, 2026

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

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

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

12 Feb, 2026

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

12 Feb, 2026

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

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

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

11 Feb, 2026

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

11 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

11 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

11 Feb, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

9 Feb, 2026

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.

9 Feb, 2026

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

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.

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

9 Feb, 2026

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.

9 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

9 Feb, 2026

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.

9 Feb, 2026

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

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.

9 Feb, 2026

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

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.

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

7 Feb, 2026

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.

7 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9

CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

7 Feb, 2026

CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9

CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.

7 Feb, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

5 Feb, 2026

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

5 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

6 stanzas vs 2: The contested legacy of Vande Mataram, Pg9

6 stanzas vs 2: The contested legacy of Vande Mataram, Pg9

​A decisive mandate, Pg8

​A decisive mandate, Pg8

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

The Centre and the margins, Pg7

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18

CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9

CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

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