Vidyanjali Initiative: The Union Minister of State for Education informed the Rajya Sabha that Vidyanjali initiative has on boarded over 8.5 lakh schools and 5 lakh volunteers. It was launched in 2021 in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020. It aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation, enabling greater support […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Privilege Notice
Privilege Notice: The Union Government has announced that it will move a Privilege Notice against Leader of Opposition for allegedly making baseless and misleading statements during the Budget discussion in the Lok Sabha.A Privilege Notice is a formal complaint raised by a Member of Parliament (MP) alleging that a breach of privilege or contempt of […]
Kerala’s First Woman Judge with Disability
Kerala’s First Woman Judge with Disability: Kerala is on the verge of creating history in its judicial system. In a powerful example of inclusion and determination, Thanya Nathan, a young lawyer with visual impairment, has topped the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination merit list among candidates with benchmark disabilities. Her achievement goes beyond personal success. […]
Private Bill Seeks Mandatory 10-Year Census
Private Bill Seeks Mandatory 10-Year Census: A Private Member’s Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Census Act, 1948, to mandate a nationwide Census every ten years.The Bill highlights that although India has followed a decennial Census practice, it is not legally mandated, and stresses that regular Census data is crucial for […]
Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right
Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India (SC) , in the case of Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Government of India & Ors. (2026), officially recognized Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) as a fundamental right under Article 21 (Right to Life and Dignity). The court issued a continuing mandamus (a judicial order […]
Manipur Assembly Constitutional Deadlock
Manipur Assembly Constitutional Deadlock: The Manipur Congress president has approached the Manipur High Court, alleging unconstitutional actions by the Governor prior to the imposition of President’s Rule in February 2025, and seeking dissolution of the Manipur Legislative Assembly under Article 174 of the Constitution. Manipur has a 60-member Legislative Assembly. The last sitting of the […]
Tender Years Doctrine
Tender Years Doctrine: The Delhi High Court recently held that the welfare and best interests of minor children must prevail over the application of the Tender Years Doctrine. It is a prominent common law principle in family law and custody jurisprudence. It presumes that children of “tender age” (generally under 5 years) should remain with […]
Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right
Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark verdict Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Government Of India, declared the right to menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, ordering all schools to provide free sanitary pads and gender-segregated toilets.The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of the […]
Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026: The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.The court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in force while expressing concerns that the new rules were vague and capable of dividing society.The controversy stems from the […]
National Commission for Women marks its 34th Foundation Day
National Commission for Women marks its 34th Foundation Day: The National Commission for Women (NCW) marked its 34th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to women’s rights and empowerment.The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory, apex body of the Government of India tasked with protecting, promoting, and safeguarding the […]
