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MOTOR SPIRIT AND HIGH‑SPEED DIESEL (TEMPORARY REGULATION OF SUPPLY THROUGH RETAIL OUTLETS) ORDER, 2026
NEWS: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has notified the Motor Spirit and High‑Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026. ABOUT Aim – To cur...
DRAFT TELECOMMUNICATIONS (TELEVISION, RADIO AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES) RULES, 2026
NEWS: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) àhas released draft rules to bring India’s broadcasting services under a unified regulatory framework governed by the Telecommunic...
THE DISQUALIFICATION OF RAJYA SABHA CANDIDATURE
NEWS: The Rajya Sabha nomination of senior Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh was officially rejected by the Returning Officer during candidate scrutiny. About The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Ca...
FEDERALISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA
NEWS: Shared jurisdiction between the Centre and States has made higher education a major arena of debate over regulation, curriculum, funding, and institutional governance. ABOUT Higher education...
ELECTION SYMBOLS
NEWS: The satirical youth pressure group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has drawn attention to India's election symbol allocation system governed by the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order...
DRAFT SUPREME COURT RULES ON AI IN JUDICIARY
NEWS: Supreme Court’s AI committee chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimhaà Released the draft, Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026. ABOUT Aims to regulate t...
THREE-LANGUAGE FORMULA (TLF)
NEWS: The Supreme Court asked the Union Government, CBSE, and NCERT to report on their preparedness to implement the Three-Language Formula (TLF) in Class 9 from July 1, 2026. ABOUT Three-Language F...
ORDINANCE-MAKING POWER
NEWS: Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 à brought the issue of Ordinance-making power misuse into public debate. Ordinance A temporary law promulgated by the ...
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN VS OPEN JUSTICE
NEWS: The Delhi High Courtà dealt with a petition involving the Right to be ForgottenàThe judgment reignited the debate on balancing privacy rights with public access to judi...
THE CHIEF MINISTER
NEWS: Following a prolonged leadership tussle, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah About Scheme of parliamentary government provided by the Constitution The Governorà Is the nomina...
Article 142
NEWS: The Supreme Court exercised its power of complete justice to make the Right to Safe Travel a Fundamental Right under Article 21 and issued binding nationwide safety directives. About Complete J...
SEDITION LAW IN INDIA — SECTION 124A IPC
NEWS: Section 124A of IPC — punishes crimes against the state ABOUT Sedition = any act that brings hatred, contempt, or disaffection towards the government established by law in India Incl...
KARNATAKA ECONOMY – AN OVERVIEW
KEY FACTS STATIC + CONCEPTUAL (PRELIMS FOCUS) Indicator Key Fact Area 1,91,791 sq km (5.83% of India) Population (2011) 6.10 crore (5.05% of India) ...
ONE NATION ONE ELECTION
NEWS: The Joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on One Nation One Election held that simultaneous polls could save nearly Rs. 7 lakh crore and boost GDP growth by up to 1.6%. About One Nation One El...
ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯ ಹೊಸ ಶಕೆ – ವಿಬಿ-ಜಿ ರಾಮ್ ಜಿ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ 2025
ಸುದ್ದಿ - ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ಖಾತರಿ ಕಾಯ್ದೆಯು (VB-G RAM G ಕಾಯ್ದೆ) ಜುಲೈ 1, 2026 ರಂದು MGNREGA ಅನ್ನು ಬದ�...
FLOOR TEST
NEWS: A Floor Test is a constitutional mechanism used to determine whether the Chief Minister (CM) or government has the majority support in the Legislative Assembly. It is also called a: Trust Vote...
VB—G RAM G Act, 2025
NEWS: VB–G RAM G, will replace MGNREGA starting July 1, 2026. About VB—G RAM G Act, 2025 Replaces MGNREGA (2005) from July 1, 2026 Legal guarantee for unskilled wage emp...
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
NEWS: Supreme Court Judges expressed concern about misuse of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) About PIL Definition: Litigation filed in public interest by a person without direct locus standi. Lega...
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER (CM)
NEWS: West Bengal CM has refused to resign after poll defeat. CONTEXT CMà Real executive head of the State, appointed by the Governor under Article 164. Under Art 163, the Council...
India’s First Paperless Judiciary State
NEWS: Sikkimà declared India’s first fully paperless judiciary state by Justice Surya Kant during a conclave in Gangtok. ABOUT A fully digitized judicial ecosystem where cour...
ACID ATTACK SURVIVORS UNDER RPwD ACT, 2016
NEWS: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act) earlier recognised only acid attack victims (acid throwing cases). CONTEXT It did not include victims of forcible acid i...
Abortion Law Reform for Minor Rape Survivors
NEWS: Supreme Court dismissed a curative petition against terminating a 15-year-old rape survivor’s 30-week pregnancy. Key Directives and Observations Supreme Court urgedà Ame...
Tenth Schedule
NEWS: AAP submits disqualification plea to Rajya Sabha chair against MPs who joined BJP ABOUT Two-thirds of the Rajya Sabha MPs of AAPà Quit the party and joined the BJ= submission of a di...
Women Empowerment Scheme Announced
Government introduces new schemes for women empowerment.
New Education Policy Implementation
States begin implementing NEP reforms in schools and colleges.
India launches new Digital Governance Portal
The Government of India launched a new digital governance platform to improve transparency.
Delimitation-Linked Constitutional Amendment Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha
NEWs: Constitution Amendment Bill (linked to delimitation) defeated in Lok Sabha→ Failed to secure required 2/3rd majority VOTING DETAILS In favour: 298 Against: 230 Total present & vot...
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026
NEWS: The Union Government has proposed The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty First Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Delimitation Bill 2026. Key highlights of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill ...
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
NEWS: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955, to prioritize the allocation of natural gas to critical "priority sectors" currently facing f...
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)
NEWS: Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) KEY HIGHLIGHTS The event introduced digital tools to strengthen dam safety monitoring &ndas...
Criterion for OBC Status
NEWS: Supreme Court ruled that parental income alone cannot determine creamy layer status for Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) ABOUT At presentà Children of government employeesàevalua...
Speaker
NEWS: The recent no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Om Birla has reignited the debate over the constitutional position ABOUT Article 93 of the Indian Constitution àprovid...
Social media ban for children
NEWS: Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, and Andhra Pradesh for those under 13 Significance of Age-based Bans Protecting child mental healthà Concerns about digital ...
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
NEWS: CAG highlights flaws in Bihar’s Ayushman Bharat and PMAY ABOUT Constitutional authority under Articles 148–151 of the Constitution Audits the financial accounts of the Governme...
SUPREME COURT bans Class 8 textbook
NEWS: The Supreme Court of India took serious action against a Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook that contained a section related to “corruption in the judiciary”. KEY HIGHLIGHTS T...
Rail Tech Policy
NEWS: The Ministry of Railways launched the Rail Tech Policy and a dedicated Rail Tech Portal to engage startups and innovators in solving emerging railway challenges ABOUT Launched byà Ind...
Bulldozer Justice
NEWS: Allahabad High Court held that àso-called “bulldozer justice” or punitive demolitions cannot override due process of law and must strictly comply with constitutional safeguard...
KERALA TO KERALAM
NEWS: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to alter the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. ABOUT KeralamàCould have originated from Cheram Reorganisation--> Was decided to reorg...
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (PAC)
NEWS: PAC pulls up government for slow implementation of SANKALP scheme Public Accounts Committee (PAC) A Parliamentary Financial Committee Examines CAG reports Ensures public money is spent pro...
SECTION 44(3) OF THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (DPDP) ACT, 2023
NEWS: The Supreme Court referred a batch of petitions challenging Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, to a larger Constitution Bench. Key Features of Section 44(3)...
SUBSTANTIVE MOTION
NEWS: A Member of Parliament (MP) has invoked a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Substantive Motions A self-contained proposal that stands on its own ...
SEEDS ACT AND ALLIED REGULATIONS
NEWS: Recently, the Government has informed about measures to regulate seed quality and prevent spurious seeds. KEY HIGHLIGHTS To regulate seed quality and curb the sale of spurious seeds, the See...
INDEPENDENCE OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION (EC)
NEWS: The independence of the Election Commission of India (ECI) is under scrutiny following concerns over voter roll revisions Constitutional Basis: Elections in India are conducted by the EC und...
NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION
News: The Opposition has moved a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla REMOVAL OF THE LOK SABHA SPEAKER The Speaker and Deputy Speaker: Can be removed only by the Lok Sabha ...
TRAI TELECOMMUNICATION REGULATIONS, 2026
News: TRAI recently notified the Seventh Amendment to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2026. ABOUT Amendment to Telecommun...
REPORT ON DEATH PENALTY IN INDIA
NEWS: A recent annual statistical report on death penalty in India (by a criminal justice research group) shows a major trend. The Supreme Court of India has not confirmed a single death sentence in t...
DENOTIFIED TRIBES SEEK CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION
NEWS: Denotified Tribes (DNTs), Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes are demanding formal constitutional recognition and a separate column in Census 2027 Historical background In 1871, the British enac...
PERSONALITY RIGHTS
NEWS: The Delhi High Court issued notices in a personality rights case involving Salman Khan after a foreign AI voice-generation platform moved to lift an interim injunction restraining the unauthoris...
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
NEWS: The National Commission for Women (NCW) observed its 34th Foundation Day on 31st January, reaffirming its role as India’s apex statutory body for protecting women’s rights. National...
MENSTRUAL HEALTH: INTEGRAL TO RIGHT TO LIFE
News: Supreme Court observed Menstrual Health in schools Integral to Right to Life. The Court also directed the pan-India implementation of the Union's national policy, 'Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Policy ...
NEW UGC RULES TO CURB CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION
NEWS: The University Grant Commission (UGC) has announced new rules to curb caste-based discrimination faced by reserved category students on college campuses. The higher education institutions (HEIs)...
CONFRONTATIONS WITH GOVERNORS
NEWS: Controversies around the customary address have added theatrics to the ongoing tussle between governors and state governments over issues such as assent to bills and appointment of university vi...
ECINET
News: Chief Election Commissioner, launched a new digital interface for voters, officials and political parties, describing it as a tool to counter misinformation ABOUT The ECINET will integrate ...
DIGITAL ATTENDANCE SYSTEM
NEWS: The Lok Sabha will roll out a digital attendance system from the Budget Session 2026 to verify and record the physical presence of Members of Parliament inside the House. Objectives: ...
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS STATE POLICE POWER TO PROBE CORRUPTION AGAINST CENTRAL EMPLOYEES
NEWS: The Supreme Court has held that the state police can investigate the offences of bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act against the central government employees without an approval or co...
ARBITRATION COUNCIL
NEWS: Highlights if the Arbitration Council of India (ACI) has been set up for real and its working procedure is sufficient Arbitration matters for India Arbitration = Alternative dispute resoluti...
A DEDICATED LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
NEWS: A committee constituted on the Supreme Court’s directions has concluded that domestic workers do not require a separate law, arguing they are already covered under existing labour codes. ...
FASTER IS NOT FAIRER IN POCSO CASE CLEARANCE NUMBERS
NEWS: India has recently achieved a numerical milestone under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act: Fast-track courts disposed of more cases than were registered in a year (109%...
REIMAGINING DELIMITATION
NEWS: India is approaching a major political and federal challenge: Delimitation of Lok Sabha seats after 2026, likely before the 2029 General Elections DELIMINATION Delimitation means redistribut...
ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) told the Supreme Court of India that Article 324 grants it constitutional control over the preparation of electoral rolls, including the power to conduct S...
DRAFT PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT BILL
News: The Union Agriculture Ministry has released a Draft Pesticides Management Bill and invited public feedback. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the old Insecticides Act, 1968 and create a moder...