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

Centre launches AI skilling drive with Google, YouTube, Pg14

Centre's AI skilling initiative, in collaboration with Google and YouTube, aims to train 15,000 youth in AI by 2026.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Centre launches AI skilling drive with Google, YouTube, Pg14

Centre's AI skilling initiative, in collaboration with Google and YouTube, aims to train 15,000 youth in AI by 2026.

24 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

24 Mar, 2026

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

24 Mar, 2026

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

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8

WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.

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

24 Mar, 2026

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8

WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Corporate Governance

24 Mar, 2026

Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6

Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.

24 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Mar, 2026

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

24 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Accountability and Ethical Governance Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13

SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Accountability and Ethical Governance Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

24 Mar, 2026

SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13

SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.

24 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

24 Mar, 2026

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

24 Mar, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

24 Mar, 2026

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.

24 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

23 Mar, 2026

Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12

Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

23 Mar, 2026

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

23 Mar, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

23 Mar, 2026

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

23 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Mar, 2026

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Mar, 2026

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

23 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Mar, 2026

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

23 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Mar, 2026

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Electric vehicle battery fires: Understanding thermal runaway, causes, and safety measures amidst rising concerns post-Indore incident.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

22 Mar, 2026

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Electric vehicle battery fires: Understanding thermal runaway, causes, and safety measures amidst rising concerns post-Indore incident.

22 Mar, 2026

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

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

22 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections