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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8

GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Sep, 2025

Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8

GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.

6 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

A new leaf , Pg8

Environment Ministry introduces Environment Audit Rules 2025, empowering private agencies to monitor industrial compliance and promote green initiatives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

6 Sep, 2025

A new leaf , Pg8

Environment Ministry introduces Environment Audit Rules 2025, empowering private agencies to monitor industrial compliance and promote green initiatives.

6 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

5 Sep, 2025

How the antibiotic culture in India imperils mental health , Pg2

Antibiotic overuse in India linked to mental health decline, impacting gut microbiota and neurological well-being, demanding urgent public health interventions.

5 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre, Manipur government sign peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups, aiming to resolve ethnic tensions before PM Modi's visit.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

5 Sep, 2025

Centre and Manipur govt. ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups , Pg1

Centre, Manipur government sign peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups, aiming to resolve ethnic tensions before PM Modi's visit.

5 Sep, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

5 Sep, 2025

Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14

Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.

5 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

5 Sep, 2025

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

5 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

5 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

4 Sep, 2025

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

4 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

4 Sep, 2025

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

4 Sep, 2025

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

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

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

4 Sep, 2025

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

4 Sep, 2025

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

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

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

4 Sep, 2025

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

4 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Sep, 2025

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

4 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Sep, 2025

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

4 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Sep, 2025

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

4 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

4 Sep, 2025

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

4 Sep, 2025

E Governance Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India sets eyes on $1-tn semiconductor market; PM promises faster approvals , Pg1

India aims for significant share in $1-trillion semiconductor market with faster approvals and $18 billion investment in 10 projects.

E Governance Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Sep, 2025

India sets eyes on $1-tn semiconductor market; PM promises faster approvals , Pg1

India aims for significant share in $1-trillion semiconductor market with faster approvals and $18 billion investment in 10 projects.

3 Sep, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

FTs can issue arrest warrants, send ‘foreigners’ to detention centres , Pg10

MHA empowers Foreigners Tribunals nationwide with judicial magistrate powers to detain individuals failing to prove citizenship under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Sep, 2025

FTs can issue arrest warrants, send ‘foreigners’ to detention centres , Pg10

MHA empowers Foreigners Tribunals nationwide with judicial magistrate powers to detain individuals failing to prove citizenship under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

3 Sep, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Decoding the SC order on regulatory assets , Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DISCOMs to liquidate regulatory assets within four years, capping them at 3% of annual revenue.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Sep, 2025

Decoding the SC order on regulatory assets , Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DISCOMs to liquidate regulatory assets within four years, capping them at 3% of annual revenue.

3 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh’s murder trial , Pg7

Gauri Lankesh murder trial exposes India's slow justice system, endangering press freedom and violating constitutional rights, demanding fast-track courts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

3 Sep, 2025

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh’s murder trial , Pg7

Gauri Lankesh murder trial exposes India's slow justice system, endangering press freedom and violating constitutional rights, demanding fast-track courts.

3 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability