Polity Current Affairs 2026

Explanation: As per Article 324 of the Constitution, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is vested in the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commission handles local body elections.

Explanation: Article 171 of the Indian Constitution states that one-sixth of the total members of the Legislative Council are nominated by the Governor from persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.

Explanation: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the permanent constitutional body established under Article 324. It is vested with the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, including revision processes like SIR.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The exemption is for hospitals with less than 40 beds in urban areas, not 50 beds. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: The committee is headed by Special Secretary Neha Arora, not the Health Secretary.

Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Jharkhand government is acting 'under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0' to strengthen rural water supply schemes. Jal Jeevan Mission is the central government's flagship program for providing tap water connections to rural households.

Explanation: The article provides a clear breakdown: Uttar Pradesh (11 seats), Bihar (8 seats), Maharashtra (5 seats), and Karnataka (4 seats), making a total of 28 seats.

Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because ₹18.21 crore was approved for the feasibility study of the underground road corridor, not for its construction. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the new City SP posts were created for Motihari, Purnia, and Chapra, not Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. PM-VGSY is a Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre), not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (cost-shared with states). Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions training 32 lakh elected representatives. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifies the target of preparing 2.55 lakh GPDPs via the eGramSwaraj portal.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the article explicitly states that Justice Bagchi clarified the Bihar judgment was not a 'binding precedent'. Statement 2 is correct; Form 6 is for new voter registration. Statement 3 is correct; the court asked the ECI not to stick to timelines and the ECI counsel assured to extend dates for Delhi SIR.