CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a major reform in India’s regulatory framework.

Ahead of the freezing of electoral rolls for the April 23 and 29 West Bengal polls, allegations have emerged regarding a sudden surge in Form 6 applications for new voter enrolment.

The Goa government and the Cochin Port Authority have signed agreements to onboard the SAMPANN Platform for pension disbursement.

The Union government has deferred discussion on the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.

The Lok Sabha has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The Centre has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, indicating a significant shift in India’s approach to digital governance.

The government is planning a revamped version of the PM-KUSUM scheme, likely termed PM-KUSUM 2.0, to address implementation gaps, improve efficiency, and integrate battery storage systems for better energy management in agriculture.

A U.S. jury in Los Angeles has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive social media platforms that harmed a young user, awarding $6 million in damages.

The Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has launched the PRISM-SG Portal in New Delhi to streamline inspection and approval processes for road and railway bridge infrastructure.

The government is considering increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 (a 50% rise) to facilitate the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act), 2023. The proposal, however, faces significant constitutional and legal hurdles.