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12May 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Controversy

Tamil Nadu Governor Controversy Syllabus GS 2: Centre-State Relations Why in the News? Recently, controversy arose after the Tamil Nadu Governor delayed inviting the single largest party to form government and demanded majority proof, raising debates on constitutional conventions and gubernatorial powers. Introduction The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election created an important constitutional debate regarding …

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08May 2026

Supreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review

Supreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review Why in News ? The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing judicial intervention in religious matters while hearing cases linked to the Sabarimala review proceedings and the constitutional validity of practices like excommunication in religious communities. Supreme Court’s Concerns Over Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court observed that …

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08May 2026

Judiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies

Judiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned the speedy appointment of Election Commissioners compared to delays in appointing Supreme Court judges while hearing petitions challenging the CEC and EC (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Supreme Court’s Key Observations : The Supreme Court remarked …

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03Feb 2026

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Stalled by Governor

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Stalled Over Governor’s Referral Why in the News? The Karnataka Governor referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, 2025 to the President of India, triggering a political row, with the State government alleging deliberate delay and the Opposition citing constitutional and democratic concerns. This move has sparked debates on …

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29Jan 2026

Aadhaar App Launched: Secure Digital Governance Boost

Aadhaar App Launched, Boosting Secure Digital Governance Why in the News ? On UIDAI Day, Jitin Prasada launched the new Aadhaar App in New Delhi, strengthening secure digital identity services, enhancing user convenience, and reinforcing India’s global leadership in digital public infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the broader goal of environmental democracy by promoting paperless …

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03Jan 2026

National Food Security Act 2013 | GS2 UPSC

The National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …

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26Dec 2025

Hindu Succession Act & Widows’ Property Rights

Hindu Succession Act Review: Protecting Widows’ Inheritance Rights Why in the News? The Karnataka High Court has urged the Union government to conduct an ex post facto review of the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, flagging a drafting gap that creates ambiguity over inheritance rights of widows and mothers in ancestral property. This …

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18Dec 2025

From Sedition Law to UAPA in India

From Sedition to UAPA: Policing Dissent in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judiciary GS Paper – 3 Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is re-examining the constitutional validity of sedition alongside newer provisions like Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2024). This …

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17Dec 2025

Lok Sabha Passes Repealing and Amending Bill 2025

Lok Sabha Clears Repealing And Amending Bill 2025 Why in the News? The Lok Sabha passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, aiming to repeal obsolete colonial-era and redundant laws and amend select statutes to simplify legal processes, reduce compliance burdens, and advance the government’s vision of minimum government, maximum governance. This legislative reform also …

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27Nov 2025

Presidential Opinion vs Federal Structure

PRESIDENTIAL OPINION VERSUS THE FEDERAL STRUCTURE Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India recently delivered its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference. The reference pertains to the powers and discretionary authority of Governors and the President of India. Concerns have been raised that the Court’s stance may pose risks to the democratic will …

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