Polity & Governance

12 published UPSC current-affairs articles

Polity & GovernanceGS-2

Meta’s New Teen Safety Rules

Meta is set to introduce new default restrictions for teenagers on Instagram and Facebook in the US after signing an $18 billion settlement with 52 state attorneys general that requires new safety measures for young users. The settlement comes amid a set of lawsuits over alleged harms caused by social media platforms to children and teenagers. The states alleged that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to keep young people compulsively engaged, knew about serious risks and misled the public about them.

29 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Gorkha Statehood Demand and the Issue of New State Formation in India

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a high level committee following a key meeting of Gorkha leaders with the Union Home Minister and West Bengal government representatives in Siliguri. What are the Roots of the Gorkhas’ Demand? The Gorkhas’ movement for a separate administrative identity is among the oldest of its kind in India .

25 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Illegal Migrants in India

The Union Home Minister directed the security agencies to take strict measures against infiltration, asking the police chiefs to detect and deport illegal migrants. In the last three Censuses, roughly 94% of all India ’s Bangladesh born residents lived in the five border States (West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram). India and Bangladesh share a 4,096.7 km long border, which till recently was mostly porous.

25 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Economy + Polity & Governance

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) conducted its sixth outreach programme in Ahmedabad under the theme “Creating a Better Financial Reporting Ecosystem”, with particular focus on small and medium audit practitioners. The programme seeks to improve audit quality and professional capacity. Established in 2018 under Section 132 of the Companies Act , 2013.

25 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Legality of Polygamy in India

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea challenging the constitutional legality of polygamy under the Muslim Personal Law. It is the practice of having more than one married spouse — wife or husband. Types: Polygyny: One man having multiple wives.

21 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Hanging as a Constitutional Mode of Execution

Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of execution by hanging, rejecting a PIL that challenged it as cruel and violative of the right to dignity under Article 21. About Hanging as a Constitutional Mode of Execution: Execution by hanging is the statutory procedure prescribed under Section 393(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (formerly Section 354(5) of the CrPC, 1973), which directs that a condemned prisoner be hanged by the neck till he is dead.

20 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Balancing Religious Sentiments and Constitutional Freedoms

Syllabus: GS2/Polity and Governance Punjab’s new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state. Recently, the Governor of Punjab gave his assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act .

19 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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4,000 cases Pending Against MPs, MLAs

Syllabus: GS2/Polity and Governance As per the report submitted before the Supreme Court , a total of 4,192 cases against sitting and former MPs and MLAs are pending trial across the country. Chief Ministers of 14 of 28 states have criminal cases against them pending trials.

18 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Black Money in Elections Hampers Democracy: SC

Polity and Governance Black Money in Electoral Process The Supreme Court emphasized the Election Commission of India 's duty to eliminate black money in elections, noting its threat to democracy. It urged swift investigations and trials of related cases and required compliance reports from the Election Commission and state governments. Syllabus: GS2/Polity and Governance

18 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Meghalaya’s Delay in Implementing Mine Closure Policy

Syllabus: GS2/Governance, GS3/Environment A committee constituted under Justice (retired) B. Katakey has criticised the Meghalaya government for delays in implementing a comprehensive mine closure policy and in addressing illegal rat hole coal mining in the state.

17 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

Context: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill , 2026 was introduced in Parliament to establish a uniform, Centre directed fiscal framework for mining and restrict state level taxes on mineral rights and mineral bearing lands. About The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill , 2026: The MMDR Amendment Bill , 2026 amends the principal Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act , 1957 to curb multiple, cascading state levies and establish central conditions on mineral taxation.

17 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) notified the Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026 on August 17, 2026 , under the Electricity Act, 2003 , with enforcement commencing from April 1, 2027 . The regulations were formulated under Section 177 read with Section 73(c) of the Act, with formal concurrence from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) . The framework establishes binding cyber defense standards for Operational Technology (OT) and interconnected Information Technology (IT) systems across India’s power sector to mitigate cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

17 Aug 2026Read analysis â†’

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