Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationArtificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8India creates 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures and 70,000 lakes under Jal Sanchay & Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan in 11 years.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation30 Mar, 2026Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8India creates 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures and 70,000 lakes under Jal Sanchay & Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan in 11 years.30 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.On a wing, Pg6Union Cabinet approves 'Modified UDAN' scheme with ₹10,043 crore outlay to revive regional aviation sector by enhancing connectivity.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Mar, 2026On a wing, Pg6Union Cabinet approves 'Modified UDAN' scheme with ₹10,043 crore outlay to revive regional aviation sector by enhancing connectivity.30 Mar, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAptitude and Foundational Values for Civil ServiceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAptitude and Foundational Values for Civil ServiceGopinathan's stalled resignation from IAS: What service rules say, Pg13IAS officer's resignation delayed for six years, raising questions on service rules and political neutrality of civil servants.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAptitude and Foundational Values for Civil ServiceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service30 Mar, 2026Gopinathan's stalled resignation from IAS: What service rules say, Pg13IAS officer's resignation delayed for six years, raising questions on service rules and political neutrality of civil servants.30 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Centre may add battery storage under revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0, Pg11PM-KUSUM 2.0 to integrate battery storage for optimized solar power use in agriculture, addressing demand-generation mismatch and grid management.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Mar, 2026Centre may add battery storage under revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0, Pg11PM-KUSUM 2.0 to integrate battery storage for optimized solar power use in agriculture, addressing demand-generation mismatch and grid management.30 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Airlines to offer 60% seats in flights without extra fees from April 20, Pg10DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats without extra fees from April 20, ensuring transparent seat allocation policies.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Mar, 2026Airlines to offer 60% seats in flights without extra fees from April 20, Pg10DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats without extra fees from April 20, ensuring transparent seat allocation policies.30 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Missed toll payment: What NHAI will charge under new rules, Pg11NHAI introduces new rules for missed toll payments: Double fee if unpaid, 72-hour window for original fee payment.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Mar, 2026Missed toll payment: What NHAI will charge under new rules, Pg11NHAI introduces new rules for missed toll payments: Double fee if unpaid, 72-hour window for original fee payment.30 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17RBI proposes e-cheques to modernize payment system, enhance security, and streamline cross-border transactions under Payments Vision 2028.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment29 Mar, 2026RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17RBI proposes e-cheques to modernize payment system, enhance security, and streamline cross-border transactions under Payments Vision 2028.29 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorSpotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector29 Mar, 2026Spotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.29 Mar, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorE GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorE GovernanceNMC launches online feedback system for UG medical students, Pg11NMC introduces anonymous online feedback system for UG medical students to evaluate college infrastructure and faculty, ensuring quality improvement and confidentiality.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorE GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorE Governance29 Mar, 2026NMC launches online feedback system for UG medical students, Pg11NMC introduces anonymous online feedback system for UG medical students to evaluate college infrastructure and faculty, ensuring quality improvement and confidentiality.29 Mar, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.28 Mar, 2026Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.28 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsA shade of dark, Pg6Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections28 Mar, 2026A shade of dark, Pg6Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.28 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.28 Mar, 2026Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.28 Mar, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAnger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation28 Mar, 2026Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.28 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.28 Mar, 2026Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.28 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability28 Mar, 2026Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.28 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth28 Mar, 2026Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.28 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyUse of stem cell therapy for autism, Pg2NMC bans unproven stem cell therapy for autism treatment, acting on Supreme Court order to protect vulnerable patients.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology27 Mar, 2026Use of stem cell therapy for autism, Pg2NMC bans unproven stem cell therapy for autism treatment, acting on Supreme Court order to protect vulnerable patients.27 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityCentre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security27 Mar, 2026Centre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.27 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesWhy YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges27 Mar, 2026Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.27 Mar, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingNew I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting27 Mar, 2026New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.27 Mar, 2026