The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a key legislation that empowers citizens to access information from public authorities, strengthening transparency, accountability, and democratic governance in India. BulletsIn The RTI Act, 2005 enables citizens to seek information from government bodies to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. It mandates timely response, generally within 30
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The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a key legislation that empowers citizens to access information from public authorities, strengthening transparency, accountability, and democratic governance in India. BulletsIn The RTI Act, 2005 enables citizens to seek information from government bodies to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. It mandates timely response, generally within 30
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 has introduced major changes to India’s transgender rights framework, including stricter identity certification procedures and revised legal definitions, triggering constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. BulletsIn The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026 and
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 has introduced major changes to India’s transgender rights framework, including stricter identity certification procedures and revised legal definitions, triggering constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. BulletsIn The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026 and
The Union Cabinet has approved the SARTHAK-PDS scheme with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System through AI-based governance, digital tracking and modern supply chain management. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved the SARTHAK-PDS scheme on May 27, 2026, for strengthening and modernising the Public Distribution System across India. The scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the SARTHAK-PDS scheme with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System through AI-based governance, digital tracking and modern supply chain management. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved the SARTHAK-PDS scheme on May 27, 2026, for strengthening and modernising the Public Distribution System across India. The scheme
A Full Budget and Vote on Account are important financial mechanisms used by the Government of India for public expenditure and parliamentary approval during a financial year. BulletsIn A Full Budget contains complete details of government expenditure, revenue collection, taxation proposals and financial planning for the entire financial year. Vote on Account is a temporary
A Full Budget and Vote on Account are important financial mechanisms used by the Government of India for public expenditure and parliamentary approval during a financial year. BulletsIn A Full Budget contains complete details of government expenditure, revenue collection, taxation proposals and financial planning for the entire financial year. Vote on Account is a temporary
The Indian Federal System is a system of governance where powers are divided between the Centre and states, aiming to balance national unity with regional diversity and autonomy. BulletsIn India follows a federal system with powers divided between Centre and states. Indian federalism was designed to manage the country’s vast diversity and size. Constitution describes
The Indian Federal System is a system of governance where powers are divided between the Centre and states, aiming to balance national unity with regional diversity and autonomy. BulletsIn India follows a federal system with powers divided between Centre and states. Indian federalism was designed to manage the country’s vast diversity and size. Constitution describes
The POSH Act 2013 established a legal framework to prevent workplace sexual harassment and ensure safer, transparent, and accountable professional environments for women across India. BulletsIn Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in 2013 to prevent workplace sexual harassment and protect women employees. The law made it mandatory for organisations with more
The POSH Act 2013 established a legal framework to prevent workplace sexual harassment and ensure safer, transparent, and accountable professional environments for women across India. BulletsIn Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act was enacted in 2013 to prevent workplace sexual harassment and protect women employees. The law made it mandatory for organisations with more
Article 360 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a Financial Emergency when India’s economic stability, fiscal system, or national credit faces serious threat. BulletsIn Article 360 empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency if India’s financial stability or economic credibility comes under severe constitutional or fiscal danger. Financial Emergency provisions were adopted
Article 360 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a Financial Emergency when India’s economic stability, fiscal system, or national credit faces serious threat. BulletsIn Article 360 empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency if India’s financial stability or economic credibility comes under severe constitutional or fiscal danger. Financial Emergency provisions were adopted
Legal recognition of transgender rights has emerged as a major social justice issue focused on equality, dignity, constitutional protection, and inclusive development in India. BulletsIn Transgender persons are individuals whose gender identity does not fully align with the biological sex assigned to them at birth. The World Health Organization differentiates sex as biological characteristics while
Legal recognition of transgender rights has emerged as a major social justice issue focused on equality, dignity, constitutional protection, and inclusive development in India. BulletsIn Transgender persons are individuals whose gender identity does not fully align with the biological sex assigned to them at birth. The World Health Organization differentiates sex as biological characteristics while
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
Fundamental Duties are constitutional responsibilities added to encourage patriotism, discipline and civic awareness among citizens while balancing Fundamental Rights with duties towards the nation. BulletsIn Fundamental Duties are included in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 during Emergency period. Concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired
Fundamental Duties are constitutional responsibilities added to encourage patriotism, discipline and civic awareness among citizens while balancing Fundamental Rights with duties towards the nation. BulletsIn Fundamental Duties are included in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 during Emergency period. Concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired
