Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Finance Ministry allows Central government employees a one-time switch from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to National Pension System (NPS).

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Finance Ministry allows Central government employees a one-time switch from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to National Pension System (NPS).

26 Aug, 2025

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

India's priceless fossils, including the Vasuki indicus, face theft and illicit sales due to lack of preservation laws.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

India's priceless fossils, including the Vasuki indicus, face theft and illicit sales due to lack of preservation laws.

26 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8

New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

26 Aug, 2025

What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8

New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.

26 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Tribal groups resist Tribal Affairs Ministry's interventions, alleging subversion of Forest Rights Act, 2006 and democratic governance of community forest resources.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Tribal groups resist Tribal Affairs Ministry's interventions, alleging subversion of Forest Rights Act, 2006 and democratic governance of community forest resources.

26 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

26 Aug, 2025

The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

26 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

25 Aug, 2025

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

25 Aug, 2025

Architecture Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

Architecture Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Aug, 2025

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

25 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

Government contemplates ₹25,000 crore boost for exporters via Export Promotion Mission spanning six financial years (2025-2031).

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Aug, 2025

Amount being considered by govt. to support exporters , Pg8

Government contemplates ₹25,000 crore boost for exporters via Export Promotion Mission spanning six financial years (2025-2031).

25 Aug, 2025

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

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

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

25 Aug, 2025

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

25 Aug, 2025

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

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

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

24 Aug, 2025

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

24 Aug, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Aug, 2025

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

23 Aug, 2025

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

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

AAI's infrastructure lag at IAF airfields threatens UDAN scheme's success amid rising civilian traffic, causing delays and straining resources.

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

23 Aug, 2025

Rising civilian traffic strains IAF airfields as AAI expansion lags , Pg10

AAI's infrastructure lag at IAF airfields threatens UDAN scheme's success amid rising civilian traffic, causing delays and straining resources.

23 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

President Murmu approves Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing 1961 law; effective April 1, 2026, simplifying tax laws by reducing sections.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

23 Aug, 2025

I-Tax Act, 2025 gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent , Pg9

President Murmu approves Income-tax Act, 2025, replacing 1961 law; effective April 1, 2026, simplifying tax laws by reducing sections.

23 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Aug, 2025

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

23 Aug, 2025

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

NITI Aayog proposes model homestay policy to boost tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth through light-touch regulations and financial incentives.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Aug, 2025

NITI Aayog report recommends model policy for homestays , Pg9

NITI Aayog proposes model homestay policy to boost tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth through light-touch regulations and financial incentives.

23 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Targeting research , Pg6

Government actions against CSDS-Lokniti raise concerns about academic freedom and independent research, impacting India's global ranking and evidence-based policy making.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

23 Aug, 2025

Targeting research , Pg6

Government actions against CSDS-Lokniti raise concerns about academic freedom and independent research, impacting India's global ranking and evidence-based policy making.

23 Aug, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life