Governance

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
3 Aug, 2026

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Supreme Court's landmark judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, rejects forced rescues, and mandates consent inquiry, challenging decades of anti-trafficking discourse.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Why does Kerala report a high leptospirosis burden?, Pg8

Kerala faces a high leptospirosis burden with 50 deaths in July, driven by unique environmental factors, late diagnosis, and poor compliance with prophylaxis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
3 Aug, 2026

Strong Health Systems For All With Better Public Spending, Pg6

Global health aid cuts and rising debt strain LMIC health budgets; article urges better spending, strategic investments, and governance for robust public health systems.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
3 Aug, 2026

Distress and dispute, Pg6

Monsoon failure exacerbates Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, as states struggle with distress-sharing formula despite CWMA directives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Aug, 2026

India's Solar Growth Enters a New Era

India boosts solar capacity with PM-SSY, targeting 5,000 MW floating solar and storage, driving clean energy transition and global leadership.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
3 Aug, 2026

No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

Government claims no manual scavengers identified in new survey under MS Act, 2013, while promoting NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers' welfare.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
3 Aug, 2026

Commercial Coal Mining: Fuelling India's Journey Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

India's commercial coal mining reforms, launched in 2020, significantly boost domestic production, generate substantial revenue, and enhance energy security, driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
3 Aug, 2026

Coal Production in the Country Grows 7.51% YoY in July, 2026

India's coal production surged 7.51% to 69.75 MT in July 2026, with dispatch growing 17.34%, boosting energy security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’

PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week national campaign to combat drug abuse among youth for a developed India.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
2 Aug, 2026

What does the new Bill to prevent exam fraud say?, Pg16

Parliament passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, introducing stringent penalties and fast-track trials to curb rampant exam fraud after NEET leaks.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
2 Aug, 2026

Over 3,000 serving officers move SC against CAPF Act, Pg13

Over 3,000 CAPF officers challenge CAPF Act 2026 in Supreme Court, alleging it negates previous ruling and favors IPS for top leadership roles.

Women and Women's OrganizationsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
2 Aug, 2026

Varsha Ashok Aglawe first woman GSI D-G in 176 years, Pg13

Varsha Ashok Aglawe makes history as first woman Director General of Geological Survey of India in 176 years, prioritizing critical mineral exploration.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Aug, 2026

Amendment to paper leak Bill gets assent from President, Pg11

President Droupadi Murmu assents to Public Examinations Bill, enabling fast-track courts, 10-year jail, and ₹50 lakh fine for paper leak culprits.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
2 Aug, 2026

Naxal-Free India

India declares itself Naxal-free by March 2026, ending a six-decade LWE insurgency through an integrated strategy of security operations, infrastructure development, and tribal welfare.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
2 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)

PM-VBRY launches with ₹99,446 crore outlay, targeting 3.5 crore formal jobs and social security expansion for first-time employees by 2027.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Aug, 2026

Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
2 Aug, 2026

Powering India's Technological Self-Reliance: How VCF-SC Enabled a Scheduled Caste Entrepreneur to Build an Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Enterprise

SC entrepreneur Mallikharjuna Rao Yelisela's Smart-Waves Technologies secures ₹4.98 crore VCF-SC funding, establishing advanced electronics manufacturing, creating 128 jobs, boosting India's self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector
2 Aug, 2026

Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Chairs Meeting to Assess Expansion of Project SARATHI Across Healthcare Institutions

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda pushes nationwide expansion of Project SARATHI, deploying youth volunteers to drastically improve patient experience and navigation in public hospitals.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
2 Aug, 2026

Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' - National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore

Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with ₹84,084 crore outlay to boost energy security and cut crude oil imports.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
1 Aug, 2026

Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹5,070-crore Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana to boost 5,000 MW floating solar capacity by 2031, addressing land constraints.

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