Supreme Court declares the right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right
The Supreme Court held that walking on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right that takes priority over motor-vehicle movement.
Polity and governance current affairs for UPSC CSE, State PSC, and SSC exams. Constitutional amendments, parliamentary proceedings, election updates, and judiciary news.
Polity & Governance current affairs for UPSC, State PSC, SSC and Banking exams. Practice the latest Polity & Governance MCQs, important exam-ready facts and updates on constitutional amendments, parliament, judiciary and governance reforms — refreshed regularly for 2026.
Practice the latest Polity & Governance current affairs MCQs for UPSC, State PSC, SSC and Banking exams. This week's Polity & Governance quiz has 12 timed questions with answers and detailed explanations — a quick way to test your revision before the exam.
The Supreme Court held that walking on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right that takes priority over motor-vehicle movement.
IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal has been elected vice-president of the Financial Action Task Force for July 2026-June 2027 — the first time India holds the post.
For the first time, four women are simultaneously serving as Chief Justices of High Courts in India, after Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai took charge as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court, strengthening the apex court's working strength.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in public-sector auditing, with the CAG announcing the pact on June 23, 2026.
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Russia signed an MoU on judicial cooperation in Moscow on June 23, 2026, signed by CJI Surya Kant and Russian SC Chairman Igor Krasnov, covering AI and technology in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court stayed High Court proceedings on pleas challenging the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026, and issued notice on the Centre's transfer petition.
The Supreme Court asked the government to respond to a plea challenging the use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship.
At NITI Aayog's 11th Governing Council meeting, attended by all 28 Chief Ministers for the first time, PM Modi urged states to develop district-level GDP estimates and attract investment, with the agenda centred on Viksit Bharat 2047.
The Department of Consumer Affairs' e-Jagriti platform won the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for transforming consumer grievance redressal through technology.
The President notified the Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026, to regulate the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor in the Union Territory — a notable policy shift for the islands.
The government notified the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, updating registration and stay provisions for foreigners in India.
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