Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Parliament Question: Generation of Nuclear Power

India currently operates 24 nuclear power reactors with 8,780 MW capacity, demonstrating higher Plant Load Factor than thermal plants, as per Union Minister's Rajya Sabha reply.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Generation of Nuclear Power

India currently operates 24 nuclear power reactors with 8,780 MW capacity, demonstrating higher Plant Load Factor than thermal plants, as per Union Minister's Rajya Sabha reply.

31 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

India's fertility decline, driven by unmet family planning needs and son preference, is a complex policy story, not a crisis.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

30 Jul, 2026

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

India's fertility decline, driven by unmet family planning needs and son preference, is a complex policy story, not a crisis.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

India's antibiotic overuse, driven by systemic healthcare weaknesses, necessitates urgent reforms in infection control, diagnostics, and public education to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

30 Jul, 2026

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

India's antibiotic overuse, driven by systemic healthcare weaknesses, necessitates urgent reforms in infection control, diagnostics, and public education to combat antimicrobial resistance.

30 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Jul, 2026

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.

30 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence, Pg1

Rajya Sabha passes controversial bill criminalizing insult to national song Vande Mataram amidst strong protests, sparking significant parliamentary debate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

30 Jul, 2026

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence, Pg1

Rajya Sabha passes controversial bill criminalizing insult to national song Vande Mataram amidst strong protests, sparking significant parliamentary debate.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

May services growth halved to under 10%, data suggests, Pg9

MoSPI's experimental Index of Services Production indicates India's services sector growth halved to 9.5% in May, down from 20.5% in April.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

30 Jul, 2026

May services growth halved to under 10%, data suggests, Pg9

MoSPI's experimental Index of Services Production indicates India's services sector growth halved to 9.5% in May, down from 20.5% in April.

30 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

30 Jul, 2026

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.

30 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

30 Jul, 2026

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Delhi court initiates first-ever trial in absentia against absconding gangster Kapil Sangwan under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

30 Jul, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

30 Jul, 2026

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Jul, 2026

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

Centre informs Parliament that BS-III vehicles may require rubber part replacements for E20 fuel compatibility, citing a study's findings.

30 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

SC Restricts ‘Retrospective’ Environmental Clearances, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM, barring 'retrospective' environmental clearances and asserting administrative instructions cannot alter environmental checks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

30 Jul, 2026

SC Restricts ‘Retrospective’ Environmental Clearances, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes 2021 OM, barring 'retrospective' environmental clearances and asserting administrative instructions cannot alter environmental checks.

30 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

30 Jul, 2026

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

China offers open-weight AI models globally, leveraging its compute constraints and projecting soft power amidst US tech restrictions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers

30 Jul, 2026

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

China offers open-weight AI models globally, leveraging its compute constraints and projecting soft power amidst US tech restrictions.

30 Jul, 2026

The Freedom Struggle Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

RS Passes Bill to Criminalise Disrespect to Vande Mataram, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing disrespect to Vande Mataram and national symbols.

The Freedom Struggle Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

30 Jul, 2026

RS Passes Bill to Criminalise Disrespect to Vande Mataram, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing disrespect to Vande Mataram and national symbols.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 Jul, 2026

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

30 Jul, 2026

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Jul, 2026

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India's theatre command reform risks short-term operational readiness, necessitating a robust military readiness framework to mitigate transitional challenges.

30 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Lingering challenges, Pg6

Government's crisis management approach to examination system failures, like NTA's, overlooks core structural issues in academic institutions and assessment.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

30 Jul, 2026

Lingering challenges, Pg6

Government's crisis management approach to examination system failures, like NTA's, overlooks core structural issues in academic institutions and assessment.

30 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector E Governance

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme offers collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with interest subvention, ensuring equitable access to quality higher education for meritorious students.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector E Governance

30 Jul, 2026

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme offers collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with interest subvention, ensuring equitable access to quality higher education for meritorious students.

30 Jul, 2026

Governance

Parliament Question: Generation of Nuclear Power

Parliament Question: Generation of Nuclear Power

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence, Pg1

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence, Pg1

May services growth halved to under 10%, data suggests, Pg9

May services growth halved to under 10%, data suggests, Pg9

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

In a first, trial in absentia begins today in Delhi against absconding gangster, Pg1

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

BS-III vehicles may need some tweaks for E20 fuel, says Centre, Pg1

SC Restricts ‘Retrospective’ Environmental Clearances, Pg1

SC Restricts ‘Retrospective’ Environmental Clearances, Pg1

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint, Pg8

RS Passes Bill to Criminalise Disrespect to Vande Mataram, Pg11

RS Passes Bill to Criminalise Disrespect to Vande Mataram, Pg11

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

India’s theatre reform needs a readiness framework, Pg6

​Lingering challenges, Pg6

​Lingering challenges, Pg6

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

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