Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court affirms that telecom service providers lack ownership over spectrum, deeming it a public resource, not an asset for insolvency.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Feb, 2026

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court affirms that telecom service providers lack ownership over spectrum, deeming it a public resource, not an asset for insolvency.

14 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions Centre on delayed appointments to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, seeks detailed affidavit on steps taken.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

14 Feb, 2026

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions Centre on delayed appointments to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, seeks detailed affidavit on steps taken.

14 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

Home Ministry plans 'Medical Shabd Sindhu,' an English medical dictionary translated into 15 Indian languages, promoting medical education in mother tongues.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

14 Feb, 2026

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

Home Ministry plans 'Medical Shabd Sindhu,' an English medical dictionary translated into 15 Indian languages, promoting medical education in mother tongues.

14 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Feb, 2026

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.

14 Feb, 2026

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

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

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

14 Feb, 2026

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump administration revokes EPA's endangerment finding, jeopardizing climate regulations and drawing international condemnation for undermining global climate efforts.

14 Feb, 2026

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

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

ICAIN's Katharina Frey highlights AI inclusivity, equitable access, and capability sharing for India's AI leadership, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and global cooperation.

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

14 Feb, 2026

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

ICAIN's Katharina Frey highlights AI inclusivity, equitable access, and capability sharing for India's AI leadership, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and global cooperation.

14 Feb, 2026

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

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' PMO, shifting from colonial-era South Block, launches schemes worth ₹10,000 crore for citizen welfare.

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

14 Feb, 2026

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' PMO, shifting from colonial-era South Block, launches schemes worth ₹10,000 crore for citizen welfare.

14 Feb, 2026

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Minister introduces Bodhan AI at conclave, Pg16

Education Ministry launches Bodhan AI, an open-source 'Bharat EduAI Stack,' aiming to integrate artificial intelligence across all education levels.

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 Feb, 2026

Minister introduces Bodhan AI at conclave, Pg16

Education Ministry launches Bodhan AI, an open-source 'Bharat EduAI Stack,' aiming to integrate artificial intelligence across all education levels.

13 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A case against the SHANTI Act, Pg12

SHANTI Act amendments spark controversy, shielding private nuclear operators and suppliers from liability, raising safety concerns and limiting victim compensation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Feb, 2026

A case against the SHANTI Act, Pg12

SHANTI Act amendments spark controversy, shielding private nuclear operators and suppliers from liability, raising safety concerns and limiting victim compensation.

13 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Feb, 2026

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

13 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Too fake to be good, Pg10

IT Rules 2026 amendment mandates AI imagery labeling but raises concerns over reduced content takedown timelines and freedom of expression.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

13 Feb, 2026

Too fake to be good, Pg10

IT Rules 2026 amendment mandates AI imagery labeling but raises concerns over reduced content takedown timelines and freedom of expression.

13 Feb, 2026

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

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

Indian innovators are deploying AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, and education to solve social and economic problems, improving quality of life.

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

13 Feb, 2026

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

Indian innovators are deploying AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, and education to solve social and economic problems, improving quality of life.

13 Feb, 2026

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

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

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

13 Feb, 2026

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

13 Feb, 2026

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

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

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

13 Feb, 2026

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

13 Feb, 2026

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

12 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

12 Feb, 2026

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.

12 Feb, 2026

Literature The Freedom Struggle Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Feb, 2026

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Feb, 2026

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

12 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

12 Feb, 2026

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Feb, 2026

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

12 Feb, 2026

Governance

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: SC, Pg12

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

Ministry plans English medical dictionary that will be translated into Indian languages, Pg12

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

Trump dismantles legal basis for U.S. climate rules, draws condemnation, Pg1

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

For AI's benefits, we need inclusivity, equitable access and capability sharing, Pg18

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

Minister introduces Bodhan AI at conclave, Pg16

Minister introduces Bodhan AI at conclave, Pg16

A case against the SHANTI Act, Pg12

A case against the SHANTI Act, Pg12

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

​ Too fake to be good, Pg10

​ Too fake to be good, Pg10

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

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