Polity & Governance Current Affairs — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Yesterday
28 places and features in Ladakh given standard names on Survey of India map
The Government of India, in consultation with the UT of Ladakh, identified 28 places/features in Ladakh by standard names on the official Survey of India map (announced 2 October 2026).
Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas'
Special Gram Sabhas held across India on 2 October 2026 launched the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas', under which Gram Panchayats prepare their development plans (GPDPs) for 2027-28.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
PM Modi attends UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam; stamp, coin released
On 1 October 2026 PM Narendra Modi took part in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp, a special coin and a compilation of 100 significant case laws were released.
Manipur Cabinet approves ₹10 lakh each for kin of 49 missing persons, forms Fifth State Finance Commission
On 1 October 2026 the Manipur Cabinet chaired by CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh approved ₹10 lakh each for the next of kin of 49 people missing since the violence of 3 May 2023, and constituted the Fifth Manipur State Finance Commission for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
UIDAI launches five initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad in Kolkata on the 17th Aadhaar Day
On 29 September 2026, the 17th Aadhaar Day, UIDAI held 'Aadhaar Samvaad' in Kolkata with over 600 stakeholders and unveiled five initiatives, including face authentication for ePDS.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
On 29 September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services and proposals worth over ₹24,500 crore.
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
Amit Shah opens 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' conference, launches new Extradition Portal
On 28 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi and launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up bringing back fugitives from abroad.
Ministry of Steel to set up Steel Industry Safety Council as apex safety body
On 28 September 2026 the Ministry of Steel decided to set up a Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC), an apex industry safety body chaired by the Steel Secretary, supported by a new Steel Industry Safety Directorate (SISD).
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
ECI: BLOs to collect documents at home from SIR notice recipients; committee with IIT/IIIT expert to review ECINET
At its meeting on 26 September 2026 the Election Commission decided that BLOs will visit the homes of persons issued notices during the ongoing SIR to collect documents, and set up a committee to review the ECINET system.
Special Campaign 6: preparatory phase under way; implementation from 2 to 31 October 2026
DARPG said on 26 September 2026 that ministries and departments are carrying out preparatory activities for Special Campaign 6, whose implementation phase runs from 2 to 31 October 2026.
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Thu, 10 Sept 2026
Centre amends Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules to curb misleading search results, fake discounts and dark patterns
On 10 September 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which take effect from 1 January 2027.
Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 notified to come into force from 1 October 2026
By a notification dated 10 September 2026, the Centre appointed 1 October 2026 as the date from which the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, replacing the 1891 law, will come into force.
TRAI repeals 2012 regulations on duration of advertisements in TV channels after removal of 12-minute cap
On 10 September 2026, TRAI issued the Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026, repealing the 2012 regulations that enforced a 12-minute advertisement cap per clock hour.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
FIU-IND issues non-compliance notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset service providers under the PMLA
On 9 September 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, and sought takedown of their apps and URLs.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addresses the Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
On 9 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
The Union Health Ministry issued draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) dated 8 September 2026 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 and proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores to curb unauthorised sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
CAQM pulls up Haryana pollution board over non-functional video monitoring at construction sites
On 8 September 2026, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board's non-compliance with its directions on registering construction and demolition sites and installing working video monitoring systems.
President appoints judges to the Chhattisgarh High Court and additional judges to the Gauhati High Court
On 8 September 2026, the Law Ministry notified the President's appointment of three judicial officers as Judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court and of an advocate and a judicial officer as Additional Judges of the Gauhati High Court.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
Amit Shah chairs 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, Goa
On 7 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, attended by the Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Vice-President lays foundation for ₹1,010.95 crore projects in Meghalaya and ₹110 crore works at Gauhati University
On 7 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan laid foundation stones for five projects worth ₹1,010.95 crore in Shillong, Meghalaya, and for ₹110 crore of infrastructure at Gauhati University in Assam.
Om Birla inaugurates NCW's all-India workshop on 'Gender-Responsive Governance' in Faridabad
On 7 September 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated a two-day All-India Capacity Building Workshop on 'Gender-Responsive Governance' organised by the National Commission for Women in Faridabad, Haryana.