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Supreme Court Directions on Student Suicides and HEI Functioning
In News The Supreme Court of India has issued directions to Central and State governments under Article 142 on Student Suicides and Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Functioning. Major Issues Highlighted by Supreme Court Rapid massification and privatization of higher education: India now ranks second globally in student enrolment, has led to student distress, deaths, chronic faculty vacancies, and exploitation. Student mental health: The Supreme Court noted an epidemic of student suicides, wi
Patent Rights & Public Health: What are India’s Options?
Published on: 20 January, 2026 India stands at a critical intersection between the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and the fulfillment of its public health obligations.
Seed Act 2026 and Its Impact on Farmers
Context Recently, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) briefed in detail about the features of the Seed Act 2026 and its impact on farmers. Key Reasons For Bringing New Seed Act (Seed Act 2026) Outdated Nature of the Seed Act, 1966: The Seed Act of 1966 was enacted when seed market was largely public-sector driven; hybrid and genetically improved varieties were limited; and digital systems and traceability were non-existent. Today, the seed sector is vast, private-sect
India’s Olympic Ambition: Institutional Reforms Governance
Published on: 16 January, 2026 The Prime Minister of India has reiterated India’s intent to host the Olympic Games (2036), building on the decision to stage the Commonwealth Games (2030) and the expansion of domestic platforms to broaden athlete participation and exposure.
Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act
Context The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the legality of a provision in an anti-corruption law which mandates prior sanction before prosecuting public servants. About Justice B.V. Nagarathna concluded that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was plainly unconstitutional, while Justice K.V.
SC Urges Union Government to Introduce a “Romeo-Juliet” Clause in POCSO Act
In News/Context The Supreme Court of India has flagged the misuse of the POCSO Act in cases of consensual adolescent relationships and urged the Union Government to examine the feasibility of introducing a “Romeo–Juliet clause”. Core Issue Highlighted by the Court Criminalisation of Consensual Adolescence: Under current law, even if two individuals are in a consensual romantic relationship, the moment one is below 18 years (even by a day), stringent POCSO provisions apply. Harmful Impact of Crim
Centre Issues Notification For First Phase of Census of India 2027
In News The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027. About the Census The census is the systematic process of collecting, compiling, and analyzing a country’s population. Historical references to population counts can be found from Kautilya’s Arthashastra to Akbar’s Ain-i-Akbari.
Building Legal and Judicial Capacity For India’s Economic Momentum
Published on: 09 January, 2026 As India ascends to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, strengthening the judiciary is a prerequisite for sustaining India’s economic momentum.
Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025
Context The Agriculture Ministry released the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, seeking public comments on the legislation that aims to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Major Features Central Pesticides Board (CPB): It shall be constituted within a period of six months from the date of commencement of this Act. It is an apex regulatory body, providing scientific and technical guidance.
Digitalization of Indian Judiciary
In News Kalpetta district in Kerala’s Wayanad has become India’s first fully paperless district court system, with all judicial processes conducted digitally from case filing to final judgment. Digitalization of Indian Judiciary Artificial Intelligence is bringing a major transformation to India’s judiciary and law enforcement by improving efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making. It is aimed at reducing case backlogs, improving transparency, and enhancing access to justice.
National Sports Governance Act Comes Into Effect Partially
In News The Central Government has notified that select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.. National Sports Governance Act It was originally notified in August 2025, allowing different provisions to be implemented on different dates. It is a landmark legislation aimed at restructuring the governance of sports bodies in India.
PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI
Context The Prime Minister chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI. About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a technology-driven governance and monitoring platform launched by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in 2015. Aim: To improve public administration and accelerate implementation of government programmes and projects.
Ministry tells Social Media Platforms to Block Obscene Content
Context The government has issued a fresh advisory to social media platforms to be stricter in taking down obscene, vulgar, pornographic and other illegal content from their platforms. About Reason: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has repeatedly received complaints that certain content circulating online does not comply with laws on decency and obscenity. Under the IT Rules, 2021, platforms are required to make “reasonable efforts” to ensure that users do not uploa
Abhinav Bindra-led Panel Flags Systemic Gaps in Indian Sports Governance
Context Recently, a government-empowered task force led by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has revealed serious systemic weaknesses and structural deficiencies within India’s sports governance framework. Key Findings: A System Under Strain Systemic Deficiencies in Key Sports Institutions: India’s major sports institutions, including the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and state sports departments, suffer from chronic understaffing, poor inter-agency coordination, and excessive reliance on
Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
Published on: 30th December, 2025 Early pilot data reveals a gap and structural mismatches between design, demand and execution of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS).
Financial Asymmetry in Political Funding in India
Context Ahead of successive electoral cycles, concerns have intensified regarding transparency in India’s political funding framework, with unequal access to private donations distorting electoral competition. Political Funding in India Individual Donations: Section 29B of the Representation of the People Act (RPA) 1951, permits political parties to accept donations from individual persons. The Election Commission of Indias Transparency Guidelines require the disclosure of donations over ₹20,000
Digital Transformation in Governance in India
Context The Union minister addressed the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices as part of the observation of Good Governance Week. About The workshop witnessed the launch of several initiatives of DoPT: Launch of Compendium on Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), AI Powered Recruitment Rules Generator Tool, Mobile App for eHRMS 2.0, New Features on iGOT Karmayogi Portal and Karmayogi Digital Learning Lab 2.0. These initiatives reflect the Government’s emphasis on digital governance and
Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism
Published on: 27th December, 2025 In recent years, high-profile cases of custodial deaths, excessive force, and flawed investigations have eroded public trust in the Indian police, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reform focusing on accountability and integrity.
100 Years of Communist Party of India (CPI)
In News The Communist Party of India completed 100 years, marking a significant chapter in India’s history. European Background of Communism Europe was divided between monarchists (Right) and republicans (Left), giving rise to the Right–Left political binary after the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Industrial capitalism created wealth but also deep social inequalities.
Good Governance Day
Context Good Governance Day is observed on 25th December every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance Day According to the United Nations, Good governance is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law. In 2014, the government announced that December 25 would be celebrated as Good Governance Day.