Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath has been nominated as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority, or NALSA. He succeeds Justice Surya Kant. For exam preparation, this development matters because it links a current judicial appointment with legal aid, access to justice, Lok Adalats and the constitutional background of free legal aid. NALSA is associated with providing free legal services to eligible litigants and weaker sections of society. It also organises Lok Adalats for the amicable settlement of disputes. Therefore, the update is not only about a person or post; it helps students connect the justice system with practical access to justice for poor, disadvantaged or otherwise unable citizens. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 is an important statutory base for this institutional framework. Article 39A of the Constitution directs the State to provide free legal aid so that economic or other disabilities do not prevent any citizen from securing justice. For RAS and UPSC-style prelims, the likely focus is on the institution, the office, the successor detail, Lok Adalats and the constitutional provision. For static GK, NALSA, Lok Adalats, the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and Article 39A should be read together. In answers, it can be used as an example of the judiciary, legal aid and protection of weaker sections working together. For mains-oriented understanding, the theme connects with access to justice, legal support for weaker sections and the social role of the justice system.