CURRENT AFFAIRS

Governance Reform & Electoral Integrity

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls: Strengthening India’s Democratic Foundation

Judiciary & Appointment Issues: Succession in the Supreme Court

The process for appointing the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) begins, with Justice Surya Kant expected to succeed the incumbent — reopening debates on transparency, seniority, and judicial independence

Schools Demand Breakfast Under Midday Meal Scheme — Pushing the Envelope of Nutrition Policy

Sub-heading: Seven States and Union Territories have urged the Centre to extend the PM-POSHAN scheme to include breakfast, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s vision of holistic student nutrition

Electoral Roll Revision: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Controversy

States raise concerns over the Election Commission’s timeline and procedures for revising voter rolls, citing possible exclusion and administrative overreach

Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference of the 8th Pay Commission

Government initiates the process for revising pay, allowances, and pensions of Central Government employees from January 2026

“Ideological Wars” or Real Security Threats? Evaluating India’s Internal Security Paradigm

Defence Minister’s statement sheds light on evolving challenges and institutional preparedness

The Agnipath Scheme and Upcoming Recruitment Rally: Opportunities & Challenges

New short-term military recruitment drive opens doors for youth, but raises questions on future prospects

The Promise and the Paradox

The Urgency of Criminal Justice Reform

Reforming India’s Criminal Justice System

Data Protection & Privacy in India: Emerging User Perspectives under DPDPA

With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA, 2023) coming into effect, India is stepping into a critical phase of data governance and privacy regulation