Current Affairs Review for UPSC Prelims 2026

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts relevant to the current affairs discussed in the lecture notes pertaining to the UPSC Prelims 2026 examination.

Deputy Speaker

An elected member of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha who supports the Speaker in conducting the proceedings of the House.

Private Members' Bills (PMBs)

Legislation proposed by Members of Parliament who are not Government Ministers, typically discussed on Fridays in Parliament.

Eighth Schedule of the Constitution

Lists the official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution, currently including 22 languages.

Fundamental Rights

Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India that safeguard individual freedoms from state interference.

Right to vote

A statutory right of Indian citizens aged 18 and above, as established by Article 326 of the Constitution.

Digital access as part of fundamental right

The Supreme Court held that inclusive digital access is essential for the right to life and liberty under Article 21.

Article 143

Allows the President of India to seek advisory opinions from the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact.

SC Collegium

A system in place for the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary where the Chief Justice of India and four senior judges are involved.

Narco-analysis

A controversial method of interrogation involving the administration of drugs to suppress inhibitions and elicit information.

Language Policy in India

Policies aimed at promoting Hindi and regional languages as official languages under Articles 343-351 of the Constitution.

Caste Census

An enumeration effort to collect data on various caste groups in India, aimed at bringing awareness and policy measures related to socio-economic indicators.

Mediation and Conciliation

A dispute resolution process that involves a neutral third party to facilitate negotiation and settlement between conflicting parties.

Constitutional Amendment

A formal change or addition to the Constitution of India, often requiring a specific legislative process.

Judicial Review

The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate laws or executive actions that are found to be unconstitutional.