1. President Must Consult SC When Governor Flags Bill as Unconstitutional - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court has laid down clear guidelines and timeframes for the Governor and President to act on state Bills, especially when a Governor reserves a Bill for the...

1. PM-POSHAN Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) - Governance Why in News? The scheme saw a 9.5% increase in material costs, prompting the Centre to allocate an additional ₹954 crore for FY 2025–26. Formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, it is one of the...

1. The Issue with Delimitation’s Population-Based Process - Polity & Governance Why in News? India is approaching the 2026 deadline to lift the freeze on the delimitation of Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats, which was imposed by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment...

1. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2024 - Economy Why in News? The Annual Report of the PLFS 2024 (covering Jan–Dec 2024) was released on April 8, 2025 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).This report serves as a critical data source...

1. Governor’s Assent to Bills - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark verdict reprimanding Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for inaction on state bills. It clarifies constitutional provisions, sets specific timelines, and ensures...

1. 10 Years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)(2015–2025) - Economy Why in News? April 8, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015 to provide financial support to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro...

1. Judicial Asset Disclosure in India – Accountability in the Judiciary - Polity Why in News? As of 2025, only 12.35% of High Court judges in India have publicly disclosed their assets. While Kerala (93.18%) and Himachal Pradesh (91.66%) show exemplary transparency,...

1. 6th BIMSTEC Summit – Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal - International Relations Why in News? India participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, held in Thailand, under the theme: "BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient, and Open" The Summit adopted...

1. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Inclusive Reform or Contested Territory? - Polity and Governance Why in News? Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha granting final approval, aiming to modernize Waqf governance and broaden the...

1. Lokpal and Lokayukta: A Decade of Underutilized Potential - Governance Why in News? After 12 years of its enactment, the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 has yielded limited outcomes: Only 24 investigations and 6 prosecution sanctions approved. Raises questions about...