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By defeating Bill for women’s quota, INDIA bloc parties exposed themselves as ‘undemocratic and anti-women’ , says Adityanath; Akhilesh says U.P. to soon witness a governance model based on social justice

This is a collection of articles published in The Hindu on Tamil short stories that narrate interesting aspects of electoral politics in Tamil Nadu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the commission denied her permission for a public meeting in the Collin Lane area.

The Election Commission has asked officers to ensure that the candidate buttons are clearly visible and not covered with tape, glue or any other material.

Government of India press release: CHANGE OF GUARD CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE FROM 0730 AM to 0830 AM FROM THIS SATURDAY

Government of India press release: Raksha Mantri exhorts Indian diaspora in Germany to continue contributing to stronger...

The plea has sought the setting aside of the 2008 Act, claiming it was "violative" of Article 14 (equality before law) of the Constitution and beyond the legislative competence of the Centre

Allahabad High Court rules second maternity leave cannot be denied within two years of first.

The court cited a Supreme Court ruling and said an appointment or allotment secured by fraud is void from inception

Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.

The Supreme Court last week ordered the inclusion of cleared voters in the electoral roll at least two days before polling to entitle them to vote

The court heard a PIL by Kerala lawyer Mohammed Mubarak Ali, also an accused in an NIA case on alleged unlawful activities of banned outfit PFI.

A 24-year-old engineering grad from Odisha went missing in Bengaluru amid online extortion threats, prompting police investigations into his disappearance.

Karnataka Speaker UT Khader will decide on MLA Vinay Kulkarni's disqualification after receiving official notice of his life sentence for murder.

The move comes amid fertiliser shortages linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, which has disrupted supply chains.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside order of eviction of government officers from Sujan Singh Park flats near New Delhi's Khan Market [Union of India v. Sri Sobha Singh and Sons].A Bench of Justice Sanjoy Karol and Justice PK Mishra allowed an appeal moved by the Central government in 2022 challenging a Delhi High Court verdict allowing eviction. The Delhi High Court in January 2020 had affirmed the decision of the Additional Rent Control Tribunal directing the Centre to make good the unpai

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued directions to ensure the proper implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities in prisons across the country [Sathyan Naravoor v. Union of India].A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after noting the need for an effective, structured and uniform mechanism to address the issues faced by persons with disabilities."The rights of prisoners with disabilities must be recognised and effectuated in a manner that accords with a

A court in Chandigarh has granted bail to a lawyer accused of blackmailing a judge over an objectionable video.In the order passed on April 20, Judicial Magistrate First Class Ajay opined that prima facie the offence of extortion under Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was not made out against the accused who is a practicing lawyer in Haryana’s Rohtak.“At this stage, applicant in custody since 11.04.2025 and presentation of challan and trial is likely to take time. Nothing is t

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted bail to sitting councillor Smanla Dorje Nurboo and former MLA Deldan Namgail in connection with the Leh violence of September 2025 [Smanla Dorje Nurboo & Ors. V/s UT of Ladakh].In an order pronounced on April 16, Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani said that “bail is a rule and its denial an exception” in cases not involving offences punishable with death or life imprisonment.The Court emphasised that the object of bail is to secure the prese

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja guilty of criminal contempt of court for making scandalous comments about the judiciary, including baseless allegations of bias against judicial officers, in his videos [Court On Its Own Motion Vs Shiv Narayan Sharma Adv and Ors].The Division Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja emphasised that allegations against the integrity of a judicial officer cannot be made lightly. “If one has to attack a Judicial Officer o

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Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials … Continue reading "UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 April 2026" The post UPSC Editorials Quiz : 22 Ap

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to … Continue reading "UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 22 April 2026" The post UPSC Mains Answer Writing P

Q7. Examine the role of laws, rules, and regulations as sources of ethical guidance. Discuss their limitations in ensuring ethical conduct. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing dependence on formal legal frameworks to ensure ethical governance, despite recurring ethical lapses. Key Demand of the question The question requires analysing the … Continue reading "Examine the role of laws, rules, and regulations as sources of ethical guidance. Discuss

Delegation meets Singapore Home Minister Shanmugam; focus on public safety, governance and accountability

Cursor, founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specializes in AI for creating software code, particularly for business uses.

Government of India press release: General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Seizures surpass Rs 1,000 crores in TN and ...

Government of India press release: INS NIREEKSHAK ARRIVES AT COLOMBO, SRI LANKA TO PARTICIPATE IN IN-SLN DIVEX 2026

The 31-year-old software professional is already arrested in one of the nine FIRs registered in connection with the case; he is currently in judicial custody.

The ED would commence its rejoinder arguments on April 23, following which the court is expected to reserve the case for orders

The company will also look at bringing its vertically integrated energy solution business to the country at an appropriate time, Tesla chief for APAC region Isabel Fan told reporters in Mumbai

Time ripe to move to new paradigm of share of proportional backwardness, the study said

An advocate had accused the IAS officer of having violated the model code of conduct by issuing administrative instructions to Collectors and police officers

"Mamata Banerjee's Actions Put Democracy In Jeopardy": Top Court In I-PAC Case

"Do ED Officers Lose Rights When On Duty?" Top Court Raps Mamata Banerjee

Siddique had urged like-minded parties to come together and challenge BJP and Trinamool Congress.

This move from the EC comes with the implementation of the Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) on February 26, 2026.

As the Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami is gearing up for the 2026 elections, rallying his party on the promise of accountability.

The top court slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her interruption of an ED raid at I-PAC's co-founder Pratik Jain's home in January.

Industry seeks structural tax and pricing reforms alongside short-term relief on jet fuel costs amid West Asia-driven volatility

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether the State can invoke the principle of constitutional morality and Directive Principles of State Policy to justify social reform laws on religious matters. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice&

The Kerala High Court recently quashed a criminal case filed against a bus driver accused of colliding with a judicial officer's official car while overtaking it [Shajeer v State of Kerala].Justice Syam Kumar VM noted that the bus had only slightly brushed against the judicial officer's car, which was not unusual when a vehicle overtakes another. He found that the case at best was a motor accident case, but did not involve the alleged criminal offences of assaulting a public servant or damaging

The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for alleged interference in search operations conducted earlier this year by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata.A Bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria said that a Chief Minister cannot harm democracy by such actions."This is not a dispute between the State and the Union. A Chief Minister of any State cannot walk in the midst of an investigation, put the dem

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General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.   Introduction The demand for a Southern Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has been reignited by Karnataka Chief Minister, who emphasized that geographic distance should not … Continue reading "UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Case for Regional Benches of the Supreme

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These … Continue reading "UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 April 2026" The post UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 April 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying

Recently, Shahjahan told Rehana he no longer liked her and had no feelings for her.

Encroachments cleared and fencing erected amid ongoing High Court dispute in Ranga Reddy district

Keralam government constitutes a Judicial Commission to probe the fire incident

Indiabound ship among two vessels attacked seized by Iran in Hormuz

Why Election Commission suddenly asked tourists to leave Bengals beach resorts

Is ChatGPT fuelling divorces and breakups in India

E in India Are we ready for the next big fuel leap

Trump didnt extend Iran ceasefire He launched an economic weapon

Im a nonvegetarian by hobby BJPs Temjen Imna claps back at Mamata Banerjee

Live Iran seizes vessels fires on ships in Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire

During the hearing, the Court also termed the alleged interference of CM Mamata Banerjee in the midst of an investigation being carried out by a Central agency and stated the alleged act committed by a CM of a State has put democracy in jeopardy.

A political critique of M. K. Stalin and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, highlighting debates on women’s reservation, delimitation, governance challenges, and contrasting them with development initiatives under Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu.

Kolkata's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced a denied rally permission from the Election Commission ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections, provoking TMC's backlash. Banerjee questioned the bias, noting rapid approvals for PM Modi's rallies.

Observes plea lacked research and was not in public interest

Tejwani was first arrested by the Khadak police in 2025 in connection with alleged irregularities in a land deal involving a firm linked to Parth, the son of late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar

Government of India press release: Prime Minister extends greetings to all civil servants on Civil Services Day

The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India's administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance

The RSS chief says a significant proportion of vocabulary across linguistic traditions in India was either derived from or influenced by Sanskrit. Its growth will not displace but rather strengthen other languages, he says

‘The anti-party activities have caused confusion and resulted in division of votes, helping smaller parties and independent candidates’

The petitioner sought registration of a case against Gandhi under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Official Secrets Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act.

After the conviction, the court will pronounce the sentence on April 24.

In Monday’s order, the high court judge said the petitioner cast aspersions on the court with the social media posts.

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition against grant of of Z+ VVIP security cover to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its leaders including chief Mohan Bhagwat [Lalan Kishor Singh v. Union Of India].A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Anil S Kilor said that it was “motivated petition” and an abuse of the process of law.The PIL filed by one Lalan Kishor Singh relied on Supreme Court’s decision t

The Bombay High Court has urged the Union government to frame a clear national litigation policy to avoid judicial chaos arising from inconsistent stands by Central authorities before different High Courts on identical issues, particularly in tax matters [Rika Global Impex Limited v. Union of India].In a judgment delivered on April 20, a Division Bench comprising Justices GS Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe stressed the need for judicial uniformity in the interpretation of Central laws. Justices GS

The Delhi High Court on Monday held Hockey India and its Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt of court for wilfully disobeying court order. Singh and Hockey India were directed in January 2025 to provide links to Syeed Asima Ali, the Vice President of Hockey India, to enable her to participate in all Executive Board Meetings that may be held.Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has now held that Singh and Hockey India failed to provide Ali with the links of meetings held on Ju

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Q7. Define emotional intelligence and explain its core components. Discuss its importance in ensuring ethical public service delivery. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Emotional intelligence has become central to ethical governance, especially in improving citizen-centric administration and addressing ethical dilemmas in public service. Key Demand of the question The question … Continue reading "Define emotional intelligence and explain its core compo

Q6. “The effectiveness of governance increasingly depends on the emotional competence of administrators rather than mere technical expertise.” Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing emphasis on behavioural competencies in civil services reforms such as Mission Karmayogi and the need for citizen-centric governance. Key Demand of the question The question … Continue reading "“The effectiveness of governance increasingly depends on the emoti

Patel seeks $250 million in damages, denies allegations in the Atlantic article.

Government of India press release: Dr. Jitendra Singh Addresses 18th Civil Services Day, Highlights Surge in PM’s Excell...

Government of India press release: OMCs Assure Uninterrupted Fuel and LPG Supply Across Chandigarh UT

Government of India press release: Oil Marketing Companies Assure Normal Supply of Fuel and LPG Across Punjab

The move came a day after the Trinamool Congress raised allegations of bias against the Officer-in-Charge of the Nandigram Police Station.

Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC

Mr. Palaniswami claimed the DMDK was indirectly supporting the AIADMK alliance. “Truth cannot be hidden. [DMDK leader] Premallatha Vijayakant is speaking the truth [her recent utterances on law and order], and we thank her,” he said.

The deceased’s family has alleged lapses in police investigation and sought a probe under High Court supervision

PM Modi criticised opposition parties for blocking the bill and made direct reflections on the voting pattern of Members of the Opposition and attributed motives to them, K.C. Venugopal said

Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office to him during a ceremony at the Lok Bhavan in Ranch

The recruitment process aims to hire for 1382 clerk positions at Bombay High Court and its benches in Nagpur and Aurangabad.

Pawan Khera alleged that the Assam Chief Minister's wife possessed three passports of UAE, Egypt and Antigua-Barbuda, two properties in Dubai and assets in shell companies.

JEE Main 2026 Results: The NTA stated that only two shifts recorded a perfect score of 300. In one shift, a score of 285 was sufficient to reach the 100th percentile, as it was the highest score obtained in that particular session.

Don't need such friends: Akhilesh Yadav on PM Modi's remark in Lok Sabha

He said that in the 29-minute speech, described as an address to the nation, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties for blocking the bill.

TMC's scale and saturation of poster campaign stand out in parts of poll-bound Bengal, particularly when compared with BJP’s relatively restrained visibility.

The reduced availability of fuel ⁠blending components is occurring at the same time refiners are reducing low-sulphur fuel oil production for marine fuel because of crude shortages, which is supporting spot premiums for the residual fuel used to power ships

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was aware of the limits of judicial review in religious matters and that there was no need for extensive arguments against it.A Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation during the hearing of a reference cas

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Calcutta High Court alleging that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has prepared and circulated a secret list of “trouble makers” with directions for their arrest or detention ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. [Md Danish Farooqui v Election Commission of India & Ors.]The petitioner submitted that he came to know of the alleged list and the accompanying directions through “multiple credible, trustworthy, and

The Supreme Court on April 16 took strong exception to the delays by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in approving resolution plans of companies under insolvency [AVJ Heights Vs IFFL].A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan termed the situation "very unfortunate" and proceeded to pass directions seeking nationwide data on pendency of resolutions plans before NCLT."It is very unfortunate that there is no adjudication on the approval past approximately two years," the Court obs

The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail in the case recently registered against him by the Crime Branch of Assam Police in Guwahati.Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia heard the plea today. The order is likely to be announced today or tomorrow.ustice Parthivjyoti Saikia A criminal case alleging defamation, forgery and criminal conspiracy was recently registered against Khera.The case was registered following his recent claims th

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday refused to entertain the State's plea to review the correctness of an April 15 directive not to use a recently revised Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) evaluation system to compute marks for the 2025-26 SSLC exams [The State of Karnataka v Sahana R Naik].Justice ES Indiresh passed the order after hearing rival arguments by the State and counsel representing SSLC students who were opposed to new evaluation system. Justice ES IndireshAdvocate General

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These … Continue reading "UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 April 2026" The post UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21 April 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying

Source: NDTV Subject: Mapping Context: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, triggering an 80-centimetre tsunami in Iwate prefecture. About Japan: What it is? Japan is an archipelago and a constitutional monarchy that has emerged as one of the world’s most economically and technologically advanced societies. It is characterized by an intricate balance between ancient cultural … Continue reading "Japan" The post Japan appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS E

Dr. Soumya Mishra, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, explained the trainee officers about valuable insights into prison administration and the correctional measures undertaken for the reformation of inmates

The transfers shall be made during the period from May 1 to 31, 2026 as per the schedule. Persons who have completed three years in a particular station as on January 1, 2026 are eligible

The premises searched comprised those of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, the sons of the MLA; Aqeeb Khan, the grandson of veteran Congress leader K Rahman Khan; and an alleged crypto hacker, Srikrishna Ramesh, alias Sriki, officials said

India emphasised the need to better reflect the aspirations of the Global South and pushes for greater global south representation at UN.

Government of India press release: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Participates in Agriculture Panel Discussion at Civil Serv...

Counsel for tantri says the right to enter a temple should be in sync with practices followed there

At a press conference in Chennai, Mallikarjun Kharge had initially referred to the Prime Minister as a “terrorist” while criticising the AIADMK’s alliance with the BJP

Tamil Nadu’s electoral history is more than a series of wins and losses it reflects public anger, identity politics, governance failures, alliances and leadership personalities. In this explainer, we trace the journey from the Madras State elections of 1952 to the present day, examining how Congress, DMK and AIADMK shaped one of India’s most distinctive political cultures and what patterns may guide voters in the upcoming Assembly election.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the validity of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008.

The Telugu association of Singapore gave them a grand welcome on Tuesday.

The State shifted into election mode much ahead of the Election Commission of India officially notifying the poll dates momentum picked up once the announcement came: Reports

The GO mandates that all departments procure handloom products exclusively through the Telangana Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society Limited (TGCO), unless a “non-availability certificate” is issued.: Reports

Harish Rao also thanked Revanth Reddy for “finally accepting that the Kaleshwaram project has not ‘collapsed’.

Petitioners’ counsel G.L. Narasimha Reddy argued that the government was proceeding in an unilateral manner with regard to delimitation of wards in GVMC and sought the intervention of the court.

Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari urges Centre for dialogue with Jammu and Kashmir youth, seeks detainees’ release and economic reforms, criticises traditional parties, and calls for amnesty and restoration of statehood.

Allahabad High Court dismisses a husband’s appeal against interim maintenance, stating a man cannot cite poor finances to avoid supporting his wife during a matrimonial dispute.

Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted civil servants, saying their dedication to implementing policies, strengthening governance, and serving citizens with integrity plays a vital role in nation-building."On Civil Services Day, greetings to our civil servants.

Mr. Thakur condemned the Congress, TMC, DMK, and the Samajwadi Party for blocking the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill

Besides Gandhis, the high court had also issued notices to Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd and Sunil Bhandari.

Besides the Gandhis, the High Court had also issued notices to Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise Pvt. Ltd. and Sunil Bhandari on the ED’s plea

What is delimitation, and how does it work in India? What changes were proposed in the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill? Why was an increase in Lok Sabha seats proposed? What concerns did the Opposition raise against the Bills? What is the way forward?

The crime took place at Kidwai Nagar’s Trimoorti Apartment in the Naubasta area

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: PM Modi held four rallies in Bengal on Sunday where he predicted a big win for the BJP in the upcoming polls.

Allegations of structural cracks in Kerala's Wayanad township spark political tensions between UDF and LDF, with calls for accountability over construction quality.

A report reveals 18% of 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly candidates face criminal charges, while 25% are wealthy, raising concerns over electoral reforms.

Congress president Kharge announced unity among opposition parties to counter BJP's attempts to alter democracy, urging voters to support the DMK-led alliance.

The panel said that the decision to scrap the VIP darshan system aimed at ending preferential access that allowed a select few to bypass queues

Supreme Court Justice MM Sundresh recenly spoke about the demanding nature of the Chief Justice India's role.He was among the dignitaries present for the inauguration of additional court buildings at the Madurai District Court campus and a guest house for the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was also present at the event which took place on April 19, Sunday. “It is not easy to be the Chief Justice of this great country. He (CJI Surya Kant) works 17 t

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Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorials, practicing MCQs from this perspective can provide an extra edge. While we cover important editorials separately in our Editorial Section and SECURE Initiative, adding QUED (UPSC Editorials … Continue reading "UPSC Editorials Quiz : 20 April 2026" The post UPSC Editorials Quiz : 20 Ap

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions on a daily basis. Regular Practice would help one overcome the fear of CSAT too.We are naming this initiative as Insta– DART – Daily … Continue reading "UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 20 Apr 2026" The post UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 20 Apr

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Owaisi hit out at the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for calling AIMIM the BJP's "B team" in West Bengal, objecting to criticism over his party contesting 11 seats

Former SAP and Splunk leader brings proven expertise to lead one of Databricks’ fastest-growing regions

The Chief Minister will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the development works of the Kaleshwaram temple

State broadcaster IRIB on Sunday cited Iranian sources as saying "there are currently no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US talks".

Government of India press release: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Pers...

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The Reserve Bank of India has today released the data on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) and Rupee Denominated Bonds (RDB) both, through Automatic Route and Approval Route, for the month of February 2026. Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/108

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Government of India press release: General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections 2026

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar grants the interim stay and also dispenses with the petitioner’s personal appearance before a judicial magistrate court in Salem

The bank’s net interest margin was at 3.38% of the total assets in the reporting quarter, only slightly lower than the 3.5% in the same quarter last year

Kejriwal appeared virtually before the judge via video conferencing as he urged her to take on record his rejoinder to the written submissions filed by the CBI.

A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the Assam government’s appeal and upheld the high court’s decision to acquit Moinul Haque of charges of rape and murder

Judges of special courts assigned to deal with cases falling under special laws should deal only with those cases and not ordinary civil and criminal matters, the Supreme Court said on Monday [In Re: Creation of Special Exclusive Courts].The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of concerns that such judges are currently burdened with with not just cases falling under special laws but also ordinary criminal and civil matters. The special court sys

The Madras High Court on Monday issued notice to actor-politician Vijay, Election Commission of India and the Income Tax Department on a plea alleging discrepancies in the election affidavits filed by him for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections [V Vignesh Vs Director General Income Tax].A Bench comprising Chief Justice SA Dharmadikari and Justice Arul Murugan sought their responses after the petitioner alleged inconsistent disclosures in the two affidavits filed by the actor."This is an i

Abhirup Dasgupta has quit HSA Advocates to set up his own independent chambers.Dasgupta is a 2008 alumnus of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversityWith 17 years of experience, Dasgupta specialises in Insolvency & Bankruptcy Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation and Oppression and Mismanagement cases. He regularly represents several lenders, promoters, Resolution Professionals, acquirers and other stakeholders before NCLT, NCLAT, High Court and Supreme Court.Das

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Bills introduced in Parliament based on the Ram Nath Kovind committee report to hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination.

Comprehensive bill to replace the Aircraft Act 1934, modernising India's civil aviation regulatory framework. Addresses drone regulation, air navigation services, and enhanced safety provisions for the growing aviation sector.

Amendments to the Disaster Management Act 2005 to establish a comprehensive disaster database, create Urban Disaster Management Authorities, and improve coordination mechanisms between central and state disaster management bodies.

Proposed amendments to the Waqf Act 1995 to improve governance and transparency of Waqf properties. Introduces digitisation of Waqf records, representation of women and non-Muslims on Waqf boards, and provisions for dispute resolution.

Three new criminal laws replacing the Indian Penal Code (1860), Code of Criminal Procedure (1898/1973), and Indian Evidence Act (1872). Introduced modern provisions for organised crime, terrorism, and technology-enabled justice delivery.

Comprehensive overhaul replacing the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. Introduces spectrum assignment by auction or administratively, biometric verification for SIMs, and regulatory sandbox provisions.

Market-based mechanism to incentivise environmental actions through tradeable Green Credits across eight areas including tree plantation, water management, sustainable agriculture, and waste management.

Reserves one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, with sub-reservation for SC/ST women. To be implemented after delimitation exercise following the next Census.

India's first standalone mediation law to promote and facilitate mediation for dispute resolution. Establishes Mediation Council of India, provides for community mediation, and gives statutory recognition to mediated settlement agreements.

India's first comprehensive data protection legislation governing the processing of digital personal data. Establishes Data Protection Board, defines data principal and fiduciary rights and obligations, and provides for significant penalties.

Decriminalised 183 offences across 42 central Acts to promote ease of living and doing business. Replaced imprisonment with monetary penalties and compounding for minor regulatory non-compliance offences.

Amendments to strengthen the regulatory framework for power distribution, promote renewable energy, and enable delicensing of distribution for increased competition. Introduces provisions for payment security mechanism.

Integrated multimodal infrastructure planning platform using GIS-based tools to coordinate projects of 16 ministries. Rs 100 lakh crore plan covering highways, railways, airports, ports, waterways, and logistics infrastructure.

Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.

Amended the Citizenship Act 1955 to provide a path to citizenship for persecuted religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, Christians) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 2014.

Revoked the special autonomous status of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370, bifurcated the state into two Union Territories: J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). One of the most significant constitutional changes in Indian history.

Criminalised instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) with up to three years imprisonment and fine. Declared the practice void and illegal, providing maintenance and custody rights to affected Muslim women.

Enables confiscation of assets and properties of economic offenders who flee India to avoid criminal prosecution. Applies to offences involving amounts of Rs 100 crore or more.

India's biggest indirect tax reform unifying over a dozen central and state taxes into a single nationwide tax. The 101st Constitutional Amendment and four GST Acts created a unified national market for goods and services.

India's most significant indirect tax reform, replacing 17 central and state taxes with a unified GST. Required constitutional amendment. Implemented through Central GST, State GST, and Integrated GST with a GST Council for cooperative federalism.

Overnight withdrawal of 86% of currency in circulation to combat black money, counterfeit currency, and terror financing. Led to rapid growth of digital payments and formalisation of the economy, though debated for its economic impact.

Unified insolvency resolution framework replacing multiple overlapping laws. Established NCLT as adjudicating authority with time-bound resolution (180+90 days) for corporate insolvency, improving India's ease of doing business.

Comprehensive insolvency resolution framework consolidating existing laws. Created NCLT/NCLAT for resolution, IBBI as regulator, and Insolvency Professionals. Set strict 180-day timeline for resolution. Transformed India's credit culture.

Established state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to protect homebuyers, promote transparency, and ensure timely delivery of real estate projects. Required registration of all projects and agents, escrow for buyer funds.

Provided legislative backing for the Aadhaar project, defining it as proof of identity for receiving subsidies, benefits, and services. Passed as a money bill. Established data protection and authentication framework.

Established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state to protect homebuyers and promote transparency. Mandated project registration, escrow accounts for 70% of funds, and penalties for delays.

Gave statutory backing to Aadhaar as a tool for targeted delivery of subsidies and services. Established UIDAI as a statutory authority with data protection provisions and authentication framework.

Comprehensive initiative to transform India into a digitally empowered society with three pillars: digital infrastructure, digital governance, and digital literacy. Umbrella programme covering e-governance, broadband, and digital services.

Established the Lokpal (federal anti-corruption ombudsman) and required states to appoint Lokayuktas within one year. Covers the Prime Minister, ministers, and MPs with jurisdiction over corruption complaints.

Established the institution of Lokpal at the central level and Lokayuktas at the state level to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries including the Prime Minister (with safeguards).

Replaced the colonial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 with provisions for fair compensation (2-4x market value), mandatory consent of landowners, social impact assessment, and rehabilitation of displaced families.

Replaced the colonial-era Land Acquisition Act of 1894. Required consent of 80% of landowners for private projects and 70% for PPP projects, social impact assessment, enhanced compensation (2-4x market value), and mandatory rehabilitation.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profit), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced auditor accountability.

Comprehensive overhaul of corporate law replacing the Companies Act 1956. Introduced mandatory CSR spending (2% of net profits for qualifying companies), class action suits, one-person companies, and enhanced corporate governance norms.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Comprehensive reform of criminal law on sexual offences enacted after the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Widened the definition of rape, introduced new offences like stalking, voyeurism, and acid attack, and enhanced penalties.

Centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions by building capacities of elected representatives and functionaries. Aimed to improve local governance, accountability, and devolution of powers to gram panchayats.

Pioneered electronic transfer of government subsidies and benefits directly to beneficiary bank accounts using Aadhaar authentication. Aimed at reducing leakages, eliminating middlemen, and improving targeting of welfare schemes.

Launched to transfer subsidies directly to beneficiary bank accounts linked to Aadhaar, reducing leakages and middlemen. Initially covered LPG subsidy (PAHAL), scholarships, and MGNREGA wages. Later expanded massively under NDA government.

India's last Five Year Plan targeting 8% GDP growth with emphasis on health, education, and sustainable development. Introduced focus on governance improvements and the shift towards outcome-based monitoring.

First Aadhaar number issued to a resident of Tembhli village, Maharashtra on 29 September 2010. Marked the operational launch of the world's largest biometric identity programme, crossing 100 crore enrolments by 2016.

Established the National Green Tribunal for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests, and enforcement of environmental legal rights. One of few dedicated environmental courts globally.

Establishment of UIDAI under Nandan Nilekani to issue unique 12-digit identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all residents of India. Became the world's largest biometric ID system, later underpinning Direct Benefit Transfer and digital governance.

Established UIDAI to issue 12-digit unique identification numbers (Aadhaar) to all Indian residents. First Aadhaar number issued in September 2010. Became the world's largest biometric identification system.

Planning Commission blueprint targeting 9% GDP growth with focus on inclusive development, education, health, and rural infrastructure. Emphasised bridging divides between rural-urban and rich-poor populations.

Policy framework to address displacement caused by development projects, providing rehabilitation packages to affected families. Aimed to minimise displacement and ensure resettlement with dignity.

Strengthened protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes against caste-based atrocities. Enhanced penalties, established special courts, and provided for rights of victims during investigation and trial.

Civil law to protect women from domestic violence including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Provided for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief. Extended protection to all women in domestic relationships.

Landmark transparency legislation empowering citizens to request information from public authorities, replacing the Freedom of Information Act 2002. Widely regarded as one of the strongest accountability tools in Indian democracy.

Landmark transparency legislation giving citizens the right to access information from public authorities. Established Information Commissions at central and state levels. Widely regarded as one of the most significant governance reforms in Indian democracy.

Legislation to institutionalise fiscal discipline by setting targets for reducing fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and eliminating revenue deficit. Established a framework for responsible fiscal management by the central government.

Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.

Established legal framework to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from laundered money. Created Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and empowered Enforcement Directorate.

Established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate mergers and acquisitions, and promote competition in Indian markets. Replaced the MRTP Act.

India's first comprehensive cyber law providing legal recognition for electronic commerce, digital signatures, and establishing cybercrime penalties. Created the legal framework for India's digital economy.

Constitutional amendment that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women (one-third), and devolution of powers to local self-government bodies across rural India.

Constitutional amendment providing constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities), mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women, and decentralisation of urban governance.

Established SEBI as a statutory regulatory body to protect investor interests, regulate the securities market, and promote the development of the stock exchange. Key institution for India's capital market development.

Finance Minister Manmohan Singh introduced sweeping economic reforms dismantling the License Raj, opening India to foreign investment, reducing import tariffs, and initiating privatisation of state-owned enterprises. This fundamentally transformed India's economy from a closed, state-controlled model to a market-oriented one.