Category: Polity Current Affairs

Public Trust Doctrine:   The Supreme Court recently held that the doctrine of public trust is not confined only to natural waterbodies such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands but also extends to man-made or artificially created waterbodies that serve ecological or environmental purposes. It is a legal principle establishing that certain natural and cultural resources […]

Akkai Padmashali becomes the first transgender person from Karnataka to join a Supreme Court-appointed committee: Trans rights activist Akkai Padmashali has been appointed to a Supreme Court panel tasked with formulating an equal opportunity policy for the protection of transgender rights. She is the first transgender person from Karnataka to serve on such a committee, […]

Harsh Sanghavi Becomes Gujarat Deputy CM in Cabinet Shake-Up: Harsh Sanghavi was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, signaling a significant shift in the state’s political leadership. This move came as part of a massive cabinet reshuffle led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who inducted 25 ministers in a fresh bid to […]

Live Cases Dashboard of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System: The Union Minister of State for Law and Justice recently inaugurated the Live Cases Dashboard of Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) in New Delhi. It is designed to provide real-time data visualisation of court cases and offer an overview of upcoming hearings […]

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal: The Chief Justice of India praised the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for its significant contribution to the justice delivery system which marked its 84th anniversary. It is a quasi-judicial institution set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals under the Direct Taxes Acts. It was started in […]

Gender-Affirming Care: A recent article highlights the urgent need for Gender-Affirming Care (GAC) in India, emphasizing its crucial role in improving mental health and dignity for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. GAC refers to a range of medical, psychological, and social interventions that help individuals align their gender identity with their body and societal recognition. Its […]

People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26: “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” across all States and Union Territories. PPC 2025–26 Highlights: Gram Sabhas will review previous GPDPs using eGramSwaraj, Meri Panchayat App, and Panchayat NIRNAY, assess progress, address delays, and prioritize unfinished projects, especially those linked […]

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched a tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) to make scientific research more accessible and understandable. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) established under: ANRF Act, 2023, functioning under the Department of Science & Technology (DST). The Science and Engineering […]

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT): The Government of India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to ensure cooperation in the investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) are bilateral or multilateral agreements that enable countries to cooperate in criminal matters such […]