Census 2027 To Count 'Stable Union' Live-In Couples As Married, Two-Phase Enumeration From April 2026

RG&CCI Notifies 40 Questions for Census 2027 Population Enumeration with 13 New Data Fields

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has notified 40 questions for the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027, including 13 new data fields compared to 2011. This update is crucial for aspirants as census data directly impacts policy formulation, reservation quotas, and electoral delimitation – a hot topic for Prelims and Mains.

Ladakh to Lead Independent India's First Caste Enumeration in Census 2027

Ladakh will pilot the first-ever caste enumeration in Independent India during the second phase of Census 2027 starting August 17. This open-ended caste data collection on 40 parameters could reshape reservation policies and social justice debates. Critical for understanding how census data informs governance and affirmative action.

RGI Adopts Open-Ended Caste Query for Census 2027, Raising Caste Data Concerns

RGI has chosen an open-ended caste question for Census 2027, which critics say will make the caste census unclassifiable and delay publication. For aspirants, this is a live example of how procedural choices affect social-justice data, and a direct link to the 2011 SECC failure and state-level alternatives.

Census 2027: 40 Questions Cleared for Enumeration, Including Caste and Aadhaar Details

The Centre has formally cleared 40 specified items for the Census 2027 Household Schedule, including politically sensitive questions on caste and Aadhaar details. This is not just a data exercise — it will shape demographic planning, welfare targeting, and social policy, making it a high-yield current affairs topic for exams.

Census 2027 Population Enumeration Begins: 13 New Questions on Father, Mother, Birthplace Added

The Census 2027 population enumeration phase begins next month with 13 new or modified questions, including details of father, mother, and birthplace. This reflects the state's evolving priorities from colonial governance to welfare delivery, urbanisation, and social identity recognition.

SC Questions FSSAI's Two-Phase FoPL Rollout, Seeks Timeline & Nutritional Literacy in Schools by Sep 28

The Supreme Court has directed the FSSAI to provide a clear timeline for its two-phase front-of-pack warning label rollout and to consider an alternative model based on nutrient thresholds. The Court also asked the Centre to introduce nutritional literacy in school curricula. This is crucial for exam aspirants as it involves judicial oversight on food safety regulation, public health policy, and education reform.

Supreme Court Directs FSSAI to Set Timeline for FoPL Phase-II High Fat-Sugar-Salt Warning Labels

The Supreme Court has asked FSSAI to provide a scientifically justified and clearly defined timeline for the second phase of Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) that warns about high fat, sugar, or salt in packaged foods. The court warned that without a deadline, implementation could be indefinitely postponed and also flagged gaps in label design and school-level nutritional literacy. The next hearing is scheduled for September 10.

Allahabad HC Upholds Mandatory Govt Service Bond for Subsidised PG Medical Education

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that doctors who pursue subsidised PG medical education cannot evade the mandatory two-year government service bond, even if there is administrative delay in providing posting. The court held that the bond ensures availability of doctors in government hospitals and protects patients' right to life under Article 21.