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NITI Aayog: Objectives, Functions, Structure and Major Initiatives

Context: NITI Aayog was formed to drive long-term planning, Centre–State coordination, and structural reforms, but a decade later, it is often seen as an armchair body focused more on reports and indices than real economic transformation. Under his vision to...

Parliament of World’s Religions, Aim, Participants and Legacy

Context: September 11, 2025, marked 132 years since Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago. What is the Parliament of World’s Religions? Parliament of World’s Religions was held in Chicago from September 11–27, 1893,...

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Objectives and Key Activities

Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). About Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Establishment: Founded in 1911 as the Empire Parliamentary Association. Renamed as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in 1948. Headquarters: London, United Kingdom....

National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC)

Context: Coal India Limited and NSTFDC sign MoU to empower tribal students through Eklavya Model Residential Schools. About National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was set up in 2001 under...

Political Parties in India, Criteria, Issues and Recommendations

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to verify the background of the founding members of Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) at the time of their registration. WHY? Because many RUPPs have become inactive or defunct, but remain...

Election of Vice President in India | C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected as 17th Vice-President of India

In a closely watched contest, Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 17th Vice-President of India on September 9, 2025. Backed by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Radhakrishnan secured a decisive victory over the Opposition’s joint candidate,...

List of Vice Presidents of India 1952-2025, Powers and Functions

The Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in the country after the President. Since the adoption of the Constitution in 1950, India has had several distinguished leaders serve in this role. The Vice President is not only...

Legislative Assembly, Composition, Qualifications and Members

Context: The opposition in Chhattisgarh has filed a writ petition in the Chhattisgarh High Court challenging the expanded size of the Cabinet of the Legislative Assembly. Legislative Assembly One of the components of the public authority is the Legislative Assembly....

Right to Bail in India, Challenges Associated and Suggestions

Context: Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting cashless bail in the United States, arguing that it leads to a rise in crime. This has revived debates on how bail systems operate differently across countries, including India....

India’s Sports Governance Ecosystem, Policy and Challenges

Context: The National Sports Governance Bill was recently passed by both Houses. It aims to address issues in sports governance and strengthen India’s sports ecosystem. Current Sports Governance System in India Policy Making Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS):...