Category: Polity Current Affairs

Aligarh Muslim University : In News The Supreme Court recently overruled its 1967 judgement about the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) that became the basis for denying the minority status to the institute. It is a government-run education institution situated in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was originally established by social reformer Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as […]

D.Y. Chandrachud concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Sunday, after two years marked by groundbreaking rulings and significant reforms. His leadership has left a lasting impact on the Indian judiciary, shaping its future with transformative decisions […]

Limit on Private Property Acquisition: the Supreme Court in the Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra Case 2024, set limits on the government’s power to take over privately owned resources for public distribution.The petitioners argued that private properties cannot be taken over by the state under the garb of constitutional schemes of Articles 39(b) […]

Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won: Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won a second term in a highly contested presidential runoff. With the country divided over its future alignment—whether closer to the European Union or maintaining ties with Russia—the election was marred by allegations of interference, vote-buying, and intimidation.

‘Quota-Within-Quota’ System: Supreme Court ruling, have questioned whether a ‘quota-within-quota’ system is needed to ensure that affirmative action policies are more equitable across SC subgroups.Existing Reservation Quotas:Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% reservation in education and public employment.Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5% reservation.Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% reservation with a “creamy layer” exclusion.Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation […]