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A Supreme Court Bench led by the Chief Justice of India heard the Union government's response to review petitions against the 2023 judgment declining marriage equality for same-sex couples, on July 24, 2026. The government cited a high-level committee examining administrative protections for queer couples without amending personal laws. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Polity and Fundamental Rights.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, submitting his resignation to PM Modi amid a month-long Jantar Mantar protest over NEET-UG paper leaks; the government accepted CJP's demands and Pralhad Joshi was named interim minister. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Council of Ministers and Governance.
Centre introduces a Bill in Lok Sabha to replace an ordinance raising Supreme Court judges strength from 34 to 38. Backlog exceeds 92,000 cases. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Indian Polity.
Centre formally constituted the National Road Safety Board under Section 215B of the Motor Vehicles Act. India logged 1,77,175 road deaths in 2024. Relevant for UPSC and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Governance.
A former High Court judge's resignation amid a misbehaviour inquiry has revived debate on judicial accountability and India's judge removal process. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, MPSC and other state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Judiciary.
The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship central scheme with high exam relevance for Prelims (scheme objectives, targets, deadlines) and Mains (governance, rural development, water security). The article provides state-level implementation details (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) which are directly useful for UPSC (national scheme, governance) and KPSC (state-specific reporting, data on panchayats and households). The 2028 revised deadline and FHTC targets are key facts for prelims.
This article is relevant for exams as it covers a major state-level direct benefit transfer scheme (Ladli Behna Yojana) and its implementation. Prelims may test the scheme's name, state, and installment number; mains may ask about women empowerment schemes and DBT effectiveness. MPPSC should prioritize this as it is a flagship MP scheme, while UPSC can use it as a case study for state welfare policies and fiscal federalism.
Preventive detention sits at the heart of GS-2 (fundamental rights, Article 22) and is a perennial prelims-mains favourite. The Allahabad High Court's June 2026 ruling in Chander Pal Singh v. State of U.P. — quashing an illegal preventive custody under the new BNSS, ordering compensation, and making officials personally liable — gives aspirants a concrete, current judicial hook to anchor the entire constitutional-safeguards debate.
The 16th Census of India — the first digital census, the first with self-enumeration, and the first to count caste since 1931 — is a high-yield Polity & Governance topic. It connects the Census Act 1948, Article 82 delimitation, the 84th Amendment freeze, and the women's reservation (106th Amendment) trigger — exactly the linkages prelims and mains reward.
This case highlights issues of corruption in public administration, misuse of official position, and financial irregularities in municipal bodies. Prelims can test constitutional provisions related to corruption (Prevention of Corruption Act), CBI jurisdiction, and municipal governance in India. Mains may link to ethics in public service, money laundering, and federal coordination in anti-corruption investigations. UPSC and state PSC aspirants (especially Haryana, UP, and Bihar) should note this as a governance and security-related current example.
This ADR report exposes the gap between the 33% reservation mandate and actual candidate selection by parties. Prelims may test data on women representation; mains can analyze implementation challenges, political will, and structural barriers. UPSC polity and governance sections directly benefit from this analysis. Prelims may test definitions, institutions, and timelines; mains may ask implications for governance, federalism, and implementation. Most relevant for OPSC, RPSC, TNPSC.
This case involves the Speaker's powers under the anti-defection law (10th Schedule) and the distinction between a 'split' and a 'merger' in parliamentary parties. Prelims may test the 10th Schedule provisions and the Speaker's role; mains can ask about party discipline, defection, and floor coordination. This is directly relevant for UPSC (polity) and WBCS (since the party and state are West Bengal).
This state-level policy announcement is relevant for understanding fiscal populism, cooperative banking, and agricultural distress management. Prelims may test the scheme's coverage and expenditure figures; mains could ask about the implications of loan waivers on state finances and farmer credit discipline. TNPSC aspirants must track this as a key state scheme, while UPSC candidates can use it as a case study in governance and fiscal federalism.
This article explains the procedural requirements for passing a Constitutional Amendment Bill, a core topic in Indian polity. Prelims may test the special majority formula and ratification process under Article 368; mains may ask about federalism implications and the political dynamics of delimitation. UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC, and MPPSC candidates should prioritize this for both prelims and mains.
An examiner would test this from both Prelims (Census organisational details, Act of 1948, phases of Census) and Mains (role of Census in federal finance, delimitation, women's reservation, and social justice). It touches syllabus buckets of polity (delimitation, representation, federalism), society (caste census, social justice), and governance (data-driven policy, Digital India). UPSC and all major State PSCs (OPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UPPSC) should prioritise this as Census 2027 directly affects seat allocation, fund devolution, and affirmative action policies across states.
This article is directly relevant to the ongoing debate over the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, a key issue in Indian federalism and constitutional law. For UPSC prelims, it tests knowledge of the constitutional status of J&K post-2019 reorganization; for mains, it touches on federalism, centre-state relations, and the special status debate. JKPSC candidates must track this closely as it directly concerns their state's governance. The mention of the Lieutenant Governor's powers also links to the broader discussion on the role of governors in union territories.
This article is significant for exams because it links state-level policy recommendations to the national governance platform of NITI Aayog. Prelims may test NITI Aayog's role and composition, while mains can explore cooperative federalism, education policy, and skill development schemes. Candidates for UPSC and state PSCs (TNPSC, MPSC, UPPSC) should note this as an example of state-federal interactions.
This article is relevant for UPSC and JKPSC exams as it highlights infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir, a Union Territory with special constitutional status. Prelims may test facts about Vande Bharat services and railway connectivity in the region; mains could explore the role of infrastructure in regional integration and economic growth. The meeting between the Railway Minister and the CM also touches on Centre-State coordination in Union Territories.
This report is a direct intervention by the judiciary into a pressing social and governance issue — student mental health and suicides in higher education institutions. Prelims can test the composition and mandate of the NTF, while mains can explore the gaps in statutory frameworks, institutional accountability, and the intersection of caste, social equity, and mental health. This is highly relevant for UPSC (polity, social justice) and state PSC exams (governance, education policy).
This article is relevant for UPSC and SSC exams as it covers a legislative process involving a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and amendments to key corporate laws. Prelims may test the composition and role of JPCs, while mains can explore the ease of doing business, decriminalisation of minor offences, and regulatory reforms. SSC exams may include questions on the Companies Act and LLP Act amendments.
This article presents the NDA government's 12-year report card covering energy, economy, and poverty metrics. Prelims can test specific numbers (290 GW renewable, 538 GW total, poverty decline from 29.17% to 11.28%). Mains may ask about India's energy transition, poverty alleviation outcomes, and Centre-State relations vis-à-vis Andhra Pradesh projects. UPSC will use the national-level data; APPSC must note the Andhra-specific commitments.
This article is relevant for UPSC/State PSC exams as it covers a significant change in a key central welfare scheme (PMUY) — a typical Prelims static and current affairs topic. It also touches on global supply chain issues (West Asia conflict) affecting domestic policy. The cut in subsidised refills can be linked to Mains questions on subsidy rationalization, welfare scheme effectiveness, energy security, and government's fiscal balancing. State PSCs (BPSC, UPPSC) should track this due to Ujjwala's pan-India reach and its impact on household energy access.
This article explains the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to clean electoral rolls. Prelims can test knowledge of SIR, Form 6, and BLO roles; mains can ask about electoral reforms, voter list integrity, and urbanization's impact on rolls. UPSC and KPSC should prioritize this as it covers EC mechanisms and state-level implementation in Karnataka.