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Polity & Governance Current Affairs (Focus: Constitutional Articles & Mechanisms)

Sub-Area Expected Topic / Focus (Nov 2024 – May 15, 2026) Prelims Application Focus
Centre–State Relations Governor’s Discretionary Powers (e.g., withholding assent, summoning the assembly) β†’ Relevant if constitutional conflicts arise. Focus on Article 200, Article 356, and recommendations of the Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions.
Constitutional Ambedments GST Ambedment(101-CAA), EWS Reservation(103-CAA), Women Reservation Ambedment Focus on reservation provisions e.g, GST articles 269A, EWS reservation articles 15(6),16(6)
Judiciary Landmark Supreme Court judgments related to electoral reforms, digital rights, and challenges to the Basic Structure doctrine,S.I.R judgment. Focus on core constitutional articles (Articles 14, 19, 21, 32), the Triple Test (e.g., Puttaswamy case), and the scope of Judicial Review
S.I.R Related articles - RP ACT 1950 [section 13B(2),19,21(3)].
Electoral Reforms Updates on the powers of the Election Commission, Model Code of Conduct disputes, and the role of State Election Commissions. Focus on Articles 324, 243K, and 243ZA, and differences between the powers of the ECI and SEC.
Governance Digital Personal Data Protection Act, implementation of new criminal codes (if notified), and citizen-centric governance initiatives such as CPGRAMS. Focus on key definitions, penalties, overriding provisions, and concepts such as the Right to be Forgotten.
Social Justice Vulnerable sections and related government schemes, recent VB-GRAG Bill, 2025 Focus on funding pattern, Statutory guarantee to work at rural aeras,enhancement of manual days from 100 to 125 days for rural people.