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- Asianet NewsableprelimsDelhi HC Notice to UPSC on Scribes for Disabled CandidatesThe Delhi High Court has issued a notice to UPSC on a PIL seeking to prevent former civil services aspirants and coaching faculty from acting as scribes for disabled candidates. This aims to ensure a level playing field in examinations.Polity · Governance
- PRSMonthly Policy Review — June 2026: GDP, RBI, FCRA, NFSAThis monthly policy review by PRS Legislative Research covers key economic and policy developments in June 2026, including GDP growth estimates, RBI's monetary policy stance, and important regulatory changes. It is relevant for UPSC and SSC exams as it touches on current affairs across economy, polity, and security.Economy · Polity · Security · Governance
- PRSAndhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Amaravati as CapitalThe Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April 2026, formally designating Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. This resolves a long-standing political and administrative issue following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014.Polity · Governance · Centre-State Relations
- PRSForeign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, aiming to tighten control over foreign contributions and assets of NGOs. It proposes a new framework for vesting of foreign contribution and assets in a Designated Authority upon cancellation, surrender, or cessation of registration.Polity · Governance
- PRSJan Vishwas Bill 2026: Decriminalising 80 Central ActsThe Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April 2026. It aims to decriminalise or rationalise offences across 80 central Acts, continuing the government's ease of doing business reforms.Governance · Polity · Economy
- PIBPanchayati Raj Ministry Promotes Financial Self-Reliance of Panchayats via Virtual WorkshopsThe Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted virtual outreach workshops on 13-14 July 2026 under the 'Aatmanirbhar Panchayat' programme, covering seven states. This initiative aims to enhance the financial self-reliance of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by boosting their Own Source Revenue (OSR). The programme has now expanded to ten states, inviting innovative project proposals from eligible panchayats.Polity · Governance · Economy
- PIBCapaCITIES Programme Celebrates Decade of Urban Climate ResilienceThe CapaCITIES programme marked its decade-long progress with an event in New Delhi on 14 July 2026, launching three knowledge products. It has supported India's net-zero 2070 target by mainstreaming low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development in Indian cities.IR · Governance · Urban Development · International Relations