Current affairs

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's approach to implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the Transgender Persons (Protec

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed with minimal parliamentary scrutiny, replaces self-identification with medical board

The West Asia conflict underscores India's systemic energy insecurity due to 85% crude oil imports, necessitating accelerated renewable energy adoption, grid mo

US-Israel strikes on Iran have disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, spiking global oil prices and impacting India's economy through higher fuel costs, rupee deprecia

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 addresses cadre stagnation while preserving inter-agency coordination mechanisms critical fo

DGCA issued stringent safety regulations for VIP flights under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, following the Baramati crash, emphasizing pilot authority and

Recent revisions to India's GDP calculation methodology address long-standing issues with deflator choices and informal sector measurement, sparking debates on

Multiple countries including Australia, Austria, and India's Karnataka state have implemented or proposed bans on social media for minors under 16, reflecting g

Human-wildlife conflicts, causing crop destruction and fatalities, have become a pivotal electoral issue in at least 20 constituencies across Kerala, influencin

The government retained the 4% retail inflation target with a 2-6% tolerance band for five more years, signaling continuity in monetary policy despite emerging

India and the US are nearing an interim trade agreement, but critical gaps remain on pulses market access and tariff reduction timelines, reflecting agricultura

Persistent socioeconomic disparities between India's northern and southern states, coupled with impending delimitation based on population, threaten federal bal

Iran's selective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, and its proposed toll system violate UNCLOS provisions, impacting global

The Supreme Court's Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes, aimed at eliminating biased language in judicial reasoning, faces review for being 'too technical'

Bihar faces a critical juncture in its governance transition, with alarming human development indicators (HDI 0.609) and a 23% decline in school enrollment dema

Haryana's cotton farmers face severe losses due to pink bollworm infestations and inadequate MSP coverage, with cultivation area shrinking from 0.72 million hec

India and the US are close to finalizing an interim trade deal, but gaps remain on pulses market access and tariff staging, reflecting broader agricultural sens

India must urgently reconceptualize its defence-industrial strategy to counter China's military advantage by focusing on multi-domain operations (MDO), industri

The Indian Navy has initiated 'Operation Urja Suraksha' to safeguard India-bound energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint currently

The Supreme Court has reinterpreted environmental CSR spending as a constitutional obligation under Article 51A(g), addressing the chronic underfunding of ecolo

The Supreme Court will review whether Parsi women marrying non-Parsis can be excommunicated under community rules, testing constitutional rights against religio

The Supreme Court has urged the Union government to consider legislation on paternity leave, highlighting its role in promoting gender equality and child welfar

Transgender rights activist Harish Iyer resigned from NHRC's Core Group on LGBTQI+ issues, protesting the Commission's silence on the Transgender Persons Amendm

140 lawyers and feminists urged President Murmu to withhold assent to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing constitutional

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 narrows the definition of transgender identity to biological and socio-cultural categories,

PM Modi to hold emergency meeting with CMs amid rising fuel crisis fears due to West Asia conflict, with Meghalaya reporting LPG shortages and opposition critic

The Centre is considering amendments to fast-track the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act by linking delimitation to the 2011 Census, aiming for one-

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) commenced in Cameroon amidst a crisis of relevance for the global trade body, with India opposing e-commerce moratori

The ongoing Budget Session of Parliament may adjourn early to allow MPs to campaign for upcoming state elections, with plans to reconvene post-elections to pass

The Union Cabinet approved ₹1,800 crore to extend the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) project for five years, aiming to modernize

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Rajya Sabha to unify CAPF administration and formalize IPS deputation, spa

Former Bangladeshi enclave residents in West Bengal face voting rights uncertainty due to their voter status being 'under adjudication' during the Special Inten

A parliamentary committee report reveals significant underutilisation of funds in centrally sponsored school education schemes and negligible capital expenditur

The Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote, despite opposition protests over rushed approval and co

The Supreme Court refused to mandate a nationwide holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, ruling that such decisions are executive policy matters and emphasizing

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's vocal opposition to US President Trump's foreign policy reflects domestic political constraints and a strategic bid to po

The Strait of Malacca emerges as China's critical maritime vulnerability due to its heavy dependence on this chokepoint for energy and trade, while India's prox

Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 despite opposition protests over provisions mandating medical board certifi

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 narrows the definition of transgender identity and removes self-perceived gender rights, con

The Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee discussed ending the Budget Session early on March 28 instead of April 2 to allow MPs to campaign for Assembly elect

India's stagnant Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 39/100 reflects persistent governance weaknesses despite economic growth, with corruption costing a

World Water Day 2024 highlights the critical link between gender equality and water access, emphasizing the need for women's leadership in water management to a

PM Modi announced seven empowered groups to address supply chain disruptions and price volatility caused by the West Asia conflict, focusing on energy security,

India's silence on the West Asia conflict has sparked debates on strategic autonomy, with critics arguing it reflects moral evasion while supporters view it as

India's strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) are currently holding only 64% of their total capacity, highlighting vulnerabilities in fuel security amid global su

The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, introducing biological definitions for transgender identity and stricte

India faces over 5 crore pending court cases, with 80% in district courts, highlighting systemic delays that necessitate structural reforms like plea bargaining

The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to grant pension benefits as a 'one-time measure' to Short Service Commission women officers denied permanent commission d

PM Modi highlighted India's E20 fuel policy (20% ethanol blended petrol) as a strategic response to reduce oil imports by 4.5 crore barrels annually, while addr

The Centre plans to amend the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 to implement it by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, potentially increasing parliamentary seats for wome