Polity & Governance Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Mon, 17 Aug 2026
MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 notified to cap State levies on mining
The Centre on 17 August 2026 notified the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, which bars States from levying fresh taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands except within conditions set by the Centre.
Supreme Court orders every State to set up an SIT on fraudulent motor accident claims
The Supreme Court on 17 August 2026 directed all States to constitute dedicated State-level SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent motor accident insurance claims.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
80th Independence Day: PM announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, 100 GW nuclear goal and 'Sapt Dhara'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, announced AI skilling for one crore youth in a year, a 100 GW nuclear power target by 2047 and a new goal of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
Tribal Affairs Ministry releases National Framework for strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and NITI Aayog Member R. Balasubramaniam on 15 August 2026 released a National Framework and Operational Guidelines for strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Parliament passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
On 30 July 2026 the Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, completing its passage through Parliament after the Lok Sabha.
Jal Shakti Minister meets CMs of Chhattisgarh and Odisha for amicable settlement of Mahanadi water dispute
On 30 July 2026 Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil chaired a meeting with Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to facilitate an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi water dispute.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Kerala Cabinet approves five governance reforms including SAMPATH asset platform and PlanSpace 2.0
On 29 July 2026 the Kerala Cabinet approved a five-point administrative reforms programme, including the SAMPATH registry of government assets and a GIS-based PlanSpace 2.0 project register, CM V.D. Satheesan said.
DAANVEER: Panchayati Raj Ministry launches citizen platform to donate computers to Gram Panchayats
On 29 July 2026 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched DAANVEER, a citizen-participation platform through which people can voluntarily contribute computers and other digital needs of Gram Panchayats via the Meri Panchayat App.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Mann Ki Baat 136th episode: Vagu mats, Chongpreng, Khadi sales and more
In the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Kashmir's Vagu mat, Tripura's Chongpreng instrument, record Khadi sales of nearly ₹8,000 crore and Kerala's 'Aksharakanduk' Sanskrit-football project.
Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on examination reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 26 July 2026 the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, led by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend changes to the examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Union Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan on 26 July 2026, a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister.
'Prarambh' orientation workshop for new Rajya Sabha members concludes
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh delivered the valedictory address on 26 July 2026 at 'Prarambh', a two-day orientation workshop for newly elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns; Pralhad Joshi gets charge of Education Ministry
On 25 July 2026, the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, accepted Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers under Article 75(2), and assigned the Ministry of Education to Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi in addition to his existing portfolio.
775 Fast Track Special Courts functional; scheme extended to 30 September 2026
The Law Ministry told Parliament on 25 July 2026 that 775 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including 398 exclusive POCSO courts, were functional in 29 States/UTs as of 30 April 2026, and the FTSC scheme has been temporarily extended up to 30 September 2026.
DISHA 2.0: ₹255 crore scheme for technology-driven access to justice (2026-31)
The Law Ministry informed Parliament on 25 July 2026 that DISHA 2.0 (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice), a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹255 crore for 2026-31, is being implemented across India.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament begins; nine members take oath in Rajya Sabha
The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament began on 20 July 2026, with Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administering oath to nine newly elected or re-elected members.
DoLR clarifies that NAKSHA survey in Goa does not affect land records
On 20 July 2026, the Department of Land Resources and Goa's Directorate of Settlement and Land Records clarified that the NAKSHA pilot survey in Goa leaves existing land titles and records unaffected.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
CCPA acts against 41 restaurants for levying service charge by default
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants for adding service charge to bills by default, it said on 19 July 2026.
All-party meeting held ahead of Monsoon Session 2026
An all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held in Parliament House Complex on 19 July 2026 ahead of the Monsoon Session, attended by 58 leaders from 40 political parties.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Aadhaar App crosses 40 million downloads; email update free till December 2026
UIDAI said on 18 July 2026 that the Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, with about 49 lakh mobile number updates and 11.65 lakh address updates done through the App.
Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 released for public consultation
The Bar Council of India hosted the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on its website on 18 July 2026, inviting comments from stakeholders and the public by 31 July 2026 (3 PM).
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Census 2027: self-enumeration begins in Tamil Nadu and Tripura
Self-enumeration for the Houselisting and Housing Census (Phase I of Census 2027) began in Tamil Nadu and Tripura on 17 July 2026 and will remain open till 31 July 2026.
CCPA imposes ₹1 lakh penalty on SpiceJet for dark patterns on its booking platform
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a ₹1 lakh penalty on SpiceJet, announced on 17 July 2026, for dark patterns such as pre-ticked enrolment into its loyalty programme.