Transparency & RTI Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)

October 2026

• 13 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh

  Andhra Pradesh Information Commission Sets Record for Case Disposal Speed

  The Andhra Pradesh Right to Information Commission received national recognition after disposing of 7,034 second appeals and complaints between January and September 2026. This performance marks more than a twofold increase over the...

• 12 Oct 2026

  Supreme Court move challenges electoral and administrative transparency

  Senior political leaders visited the Supreme Court Registry to file petitions seeking an independent judicial probe into controversial administrative and electoral processes. The legal challenge highlights ongoing tensions between...

September 2026

• 27 Sep 2026

  Karnataka Plans Three-Layer OMR Sheets for Exams

  The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is planning to introduce three-layer OMR sheets for government recruitment exams to curb malpractices. Under this proposal, the original sheet is submitted to the KEA, the second copy is given...

• 02 Sep 2026

  Electoral Roll Revisions Highlight Transparency Concerns

  Deletions during Summary Intensive Revisions of electoral rolls in several states have raised concerns regarding administrative transparency and voter exclusion. Opposition political parties claimed that a vast number of deleted voters...

• 01 Sep 2026

  Police Station Modernisation and Institutional Transparency

  The Union government's initiative to develop model police stations experienced administrative revisions following controversies over officer selection criteria. The scheme seeks to modernize physical infrastructure, streamline public...

August 2026

• 29 Aug 2026

  Procedural Scrutiny Over Electoral Roll Name Deletions

  Concerns have been raised regarding large-scale voter name deletions from electoral rolls in southern states including Telangana and Karnataka. Public interest petitions and civil society groups have requested detailed guidelines and...

• 20 Aug 2026

  State Level Recruitment Exam Cancellations Highlight Public Governance Challenges

  The cancellation of multiple competitive recruitment exams in Jharkhand following public protests has highlighted governance deficits in state selection boards. Candidate agitations pointed to widespread procedural irregularities and...

• 18 Aug 2026

  Administrative Reforms Demanded Over Public Recruitment Leaks

  Ongoing student demonstrations in Jharkhand over recurring recruitment exam paper leaks have brought public recruitment integrity to the fore. Protesters are demanding strong legislative guarantees, transparent digital examination...

• 18 Aug 2026

  Protests and Calls for Examination System Reforms

  Widespread student protests across multiple states have renewed demands for a total overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and national examination mechanisms following paper leaks and evaluation errors. Political parties and...

July 2026

• 25 Jul 2026

  Security Surveillance and Internet Shutdowns Spark Civil Rights Debates

  A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the arbitrary suspension of internet services near the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi. Simultaneously, report highlights show that law enforcement agencies are increasingly...

• 21 Jul 2026

  CIC Directs IITs to Form Student Suicide Prevention Panels

  The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed all Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to constitute high-level committees to curb student suicides. The directive mandates that details of these committees and their mental...

• 09 Jul 2026

  Online Transition Delay Impacting Tamil Nadu RTI Efficiency

  The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has written to the State government calling for urgent intervention due to delays in migrating to an online system, which is impacting timely Right to Information (RTI) replies. Transitioning to...

• 07 Jul 2026

  Delhi High Court Defines Media's Role as a Public Function

  The Delhi High Court has ruled that the media performs a public function, which places a heavy responsibility on press organizations to verify facts before publishing. The judgment noted that while press freedom is a cornerstone of...