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 […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Gender-Affirming Care
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
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)
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
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 […]
Preponderance of Probability
Preponderance of Probability: The judgment on the title battle over the 1,500 square yards in the town of Ayodhya is founded on the “test of preponderance of probabilities” over who had possession of the outer and inner courtyards of the disputed premises, according to former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. Preponderance of Probability is […]
Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency
Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency: Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency in response to what he calls US “aggression,” after American forces destroyed suspected Venezuelan drug boats and deployed warships near its coast. Located in: Northern end of South America, occupying a triangular area larger than […]
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act: The Union Home Ministry revoked the FCRA licence of the Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), founded by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was originally enacted in 1976 during the Emergency to prevent foreign influence on India’s internal affairs through financial contributions. The FCRA, […]
Sudhanshu Vats Appointed President of ASCI, Subramanyeswar Vice Chair
Sudhanshu Vats Appointed President of ASCI, Subramanyeswar Vice Chair: Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Ltd, has been appointed as the new President of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). The announcement was made during ASCI’s 39th Annual General Meeting, ahead of the council’s 40th anniversary in October 2025. The move comes at […]
Ladakh Protests
Ladakh Protests: Violent protests in Leh, Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status led to four deaths and over 30 injuries. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 15-day hunger strike amid escalating unrest. In 2019, after abrogation of Article 370, the J&K Reorganisation Act bifurcated Jammu & Kashmir into two UTs—J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without […]
