Category: Polity Current Affairs

National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is a device-neutral and member-centric application created to equip them to handle […]

24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs): The Central government has notified a 24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) with retrospective effect from 1st April 2023. However, the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 reveals stagnation and decline in real wages for India’s working population, […]

In-House Judicial Enquiry: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member in-house inquiry panel to investigate allegations of cash recovery from the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.An internal mechanism to examine complaints against sitting High Court or Supreme Court judges for misconduct not meeting the threshold of impeachment. Established by […]

Uttarakhand Government Plans Ganga and Sharda River Corridors to Boost Religious Tourism: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the development of corridors along the sacred Ganga and Sharda rivers to enhance religious tourism in the state. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state’s cultural and spiritual […]

Supreme Court Establishes National Task Force for Student Mental Health Concerns: The Supreme Court has set up a National Task Force (NTF) to address student mental health concerns. The court highlighted the need for a comprehensive and effective framework to tackle factors contributing to such incidents. The decision follows the tragic deaths of two IIT […]

Ashok Singh Thakur Elected as New Chairman of INTACH: Ashok Singh Thakur has been elected as the new chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for a three-year term. The announcement was made by the Culture Ministry following INTACH’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 22, 2025, in New […]

Chief Justice of India (CJI): CJI Forms Three-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against Delhi High Court Judge. Qualifications of CJI: A person is eligible to be appointed as Chief Justice of India if they: Are a citizen of India. Have served as a Judge of a High Court for at least five years. Have been […]

Lok Sabha Approves ₹50 Lakh Crore in Demands for Grants for 2025-26: Demands for Grants refer to expenditure estimates that require Lok Sabha approval under Article 113 of the Constitution.Article 113: No demand for a grant can be made without the President’s recommendation. Constitutional Provisions on Demands for Grants: Article 114: Money cannot be withdrawn […]

Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme : Extension The extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme till March 2026 aims to ensure speedy and time-bound justice in cases of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Law […]

Anuj Kumar Singh Appointed as Joint Secretary in UPSC: Anuj Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) from the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the Joint Secretary (Director level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi. His appointment, made under the Central Staffing Scheme, will be for […]