Centre designates Legacy Thrust Territories: The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the concept of Legacy Thrust Territories to prevent the resurgence of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) after major operational gains against Naxalism. Legacy Thrust Territories are previously Naxal-affected districts identified by the Union Government for continued security presence and focused developmental intervention, even after […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Union Cabinet Approves Proposal to Rename Kerala as “Keralam”
Union Cabinet Approves Proposal to Rename Kerala as “Keralam”: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal to change the name of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”. The decision follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly on June 24, 2024, requesting the Centre to take steps under […]
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: The Supreme Court has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to consider introducing mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged food products high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. It has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI is responsible […]
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha: A Member of Parliament (MP) has invoked a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), seeking disqualification from Parliament and a lifetime ban from contesting elections over alleged conduct against national interest. In parliamentary proceedings, a ‘motion’ is a formal proposal made by a […]
Vidyanjali Initiative
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 […]
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 […]
