Appointment of Members: The Chairman and other members of the SPSC are appointed by the Governor of the State. Term of Office: A member of the SPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India.  Constitutional Provisions: UPSC is a constitutional body and its provisions are dealt under Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the Constitution. Appointment … Continue reading →

It is a permanent independent body. According to Article 324, the election commission shall have the authority to supervise, direct, and regulate elections for the Indian Parliament, state legislatures, the President of India, and the Vice-President of India. Elections to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? People of Asia and Europe witnessed the Blood Moon incident on September 7th, 2025. Blood Moon What is it? A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Undersea cables in the Red Sea got damaged, slowing internet access in Asia and the Middle East. Red Sea Location: The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2025 in the Gazette of India. Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 What is it?: The act consolidates India’s Immigration Laws and impose stricter penalties … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sri Narayana Guru on the occasion of their Birth Anniversary. Sri Narayana Guru Early Life: Born in 1856 at Chempazhanthy near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, into the Ezhava community (considered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pitches Vocal for Local as a path to Viksit Bharat. Vocal for Local Initiative What is it?: It is an initiative to promote local products, artisans, and MSMEs by encouraging citizens … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions Article 244 in Part X of the Constitution deals with special system of administration for certain areas designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’.  Related Schedules The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control … Continue reading →

Aim Panchayati Raj focus on system of rural local self-government. Constitutional Provisions It was constitutionalised through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. Committee Related to Panchayat Raj in India Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) Was appointed by the Janata government … Continue reading →