GS Paper II · Constitution
Directive Principles & Duties Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure; comparison with other countries
Why it matters: Examiners evaluate how state policy translates directive principles into actionable welfare measures while balancing socio-economic goals with legal enforceability.
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September 2026
12 Sep 2026
Gauhati High Court Validates Talaq-e-Hassan Under Assam Registration ActThe Gauhati High Court ruled that Talaq-e-Hassan is a legally valid form of divorce under Islamic law. The court directed the petitioner to register the divorce in accordance with the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages...
July 2026
30 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Insult to Vande MataramAmid protests from the opposition, the Rajya Sabha has passed a bill that criminalizes any insult to the national song, Vande Mataram. The legislation seeks to place Vande Mataram on a similar legal footing as the national anthem...
22 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code BillThe Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties. This development follows Uttarakhand's previous legislative moves to implement a common code...
20 Jul 2026
Mandatory Registration of Live-In Relationships under MP UCCUnder the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) framework for Madhya Pradesh, couples who fail to register their live-in relationships could face imprisonment or fines. This move mirrors similar provisions enacted in Uttarakhand, raising...
13 Jul 2026
Supreme Court stays Madras HC blanket ban on cow slaughterThe Supreme Court of India has stayed an order of the Madras High Court that directed a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves across Tamil Nadu. The High Court had issued the ban in May, leading to appeals regarding its impact...
08 Jul 2026
Kerala High Court's Push for Christian Women's Divorce RightsThe Kerala High Court has urged Parliament to amend the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, to allow Christian women to file for divorce in the jurisdiction where they currently reside rather than where the marriage was solemnized or where the...
03 Jul 2026
Constitutional Nuances of Cow Slaughter Regulations and Article 48Tamil Nadu's decision to approach the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court directive has brought the focus back to state-level cow slaughter legislations. The case highlights the delicate balance between state-level police powers...
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Question 1 of 7
Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the state mandated to provide free legal aid to the poor, which is executed through bodies like the DLSA?
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