Union State Relations and Federal Structure Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7

Analysis reveals limited transformation in J&K's economy, security, and civil liberties post-Article 370 abrogation, with statehood promise unfulfilled.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Aug, 2026

Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7

Analysis reveals limited transformation in J&K's economy, security, and civil liberties post-Article 370 abrogation, with statehood promise unfulfilled.

6 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Highs And Lows, Pg6

July GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore, yet import-driven growth and rupee depreciation mask weak domestic production and uneven state-level tax buoyancy.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Aug, 2026

Highs And Lows, Pg6

July GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore, yet import-driven growth and rupee depreciation mask weak domestic production and uneven state-level tax buoyancy.

6 Aug, 2026

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

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.

6 Aug, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6

Seven years post Article 370 revocation, J&K grapples with continued direct rule, economic decline, and security challenges, intensifying calls for statehood restoration and democratic accountability.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

5 Aug, 2026

Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6

Seven years post Article 370 revocation, J&K grapples with continued direct rule, economic decline, and security challenges, intensifying calls for statehood restoration and democratic accountability.

5 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

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

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

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, despite Karnataka's distress appeal.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

31 Jul, 2026

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, despite Karnataka's distress appeal.

31 Jul, 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

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed CWRC's order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu amidst distress conditions, sparking state reactions.

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

31 Jul, 2026

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed CWRC's order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu amidst distress conditions, sparking state reactions.

31 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Status of Naxalism in the Country

India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Jul, 2026

Status of Naxalism in the Country

India declares near eradication of Left Wing Extremism, attributing success to the 2015 National Policy and coordinated Centre-State security and development efforts.

30 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Jul, 2026

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Bihar Police suspends constable for unauthorized AK-47 firing during protest, igniting debate on police weapon protocols under new BNSS and state manuals.

29 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

India and Bangladesh urged to reimagine the expiring 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, integrating climate change, federal politics, and broader regional cooperation for enduring ties.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

28 Jul, 2026

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

India and Bangladesh urged to reimagine the expiring 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, integrating climate change, federal politics, and broader regional cooperation for enduring ties.

28 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

India implements new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) nationwide from July 1, 2024, bolstering justice system through extensive training, technology integration, and judicial reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

26 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

India implements new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) nationwide from July 1, 2024, bolstering justice system through extensive training, technology integration, and judicial reforms.

26 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector Government Budgeting

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector Government Budgeting

25 Jul, 2026

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

25 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

24 Jul, 2026

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

24 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Jul, 2026

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 41 lives, displace 6.5 lakh, as cloudburst in Nagaland triggers 60-year worst disaster.

23 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure

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

Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7

Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7

Highs And Lows, Pg6

Highs And Lows, Pg6

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6

Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6

Distress and dispute, Pg6

Distress and dispute, Pg6

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

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

Western Ghats Conservation With Science And Dialogue, Pg6

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Status of Naxalism in the Country

Status of Naxalism in the Country

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

Strict regulations govern the use of sophisticated arms at protests, Pg16

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

India, Bangladesh must not just renew Ganga Treaty. They should reimagine it, Pg11

Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

Government Strengthens Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Through Training, Technology and Judicial Reforms

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41, Pg1

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