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 AccountabilityIn Mohanlal case, how Kerala HC outlined liability in endorsements, Pg17Kerala HC shields Mohanlal from liability in Manappuram case, clarifying the scope of endorser responsibility under consumer law.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 Accountability20 Jan, 2026In Mohanlal case, how Kerala HC outlined liability in endorsements, Pg17Kerala HC shields Mohanlal from liability in Manappuram case, clarifying the scope of endorser responsibility under consumer law.20 Jan, 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.India’s power distribution utilities post ₹2,701 cr. profit in FY 2024-25, Pg11Power distribution companies witness ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25, reversing years of losses due to improved efficiency.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.19 Jan, 2026India’s power distribution utilities post ₹2,701 cr. profit in FY 2024-25, Pg11Power distribution companies witness ₹2,701 crore profit in FY25, reversing years of losses due to improved efficiency.19 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsCorruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds19 Jan, 2026Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.19 Jan, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceEPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE Governance19 Jan, 2026EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.19 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHas an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors18 Jan, 2026Has an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.18 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDelhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Jan, 2026Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.18 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.RE industry flags concerns over CERC's transmission framework, Pg15RE industry opposes CERC's transmission connectivity framework, fearing tariff hikes and project delays due to PPA requirements and auction mechanisms.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 Jan, 2026RE industry flags concerns over CERC's transmission framework, Pg15RE industry opposes CERC's transmission connectivity framework, fearing tariff hikes and project delays due to PPA requirements and auction mechanisms.18 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyWhat happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission?, Pg11ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly during third stage, mirroring PSLV-C61 failure; investigation and public report withheld.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology18 Jan, 2026What happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission?, Pg11ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly during third stage, mirroring PSLV-C61 failure; investigation and public report withheld.18 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementDecades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management18 Jan, 2026Decades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.18 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionHow are crypto firms vetting customers?, Pg11FIU-IND tightens KYC norms for crypto exchanges mandating stricter customer verification to combat money laundering and terror financing.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention18 Jan, 2026How are crypto firms vetting customers?, Pg11FIU-IND tightens KYC norms for crypto exchanges mandating stricter customer verification to combat money laundering and terror financing.18 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationExpert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation17 Jan, 2026Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsHighest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1India witnesses record 44,000 new start-up registrations in 2025, marking a decade of Startup India initiative success.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models17 Jan, 2026Highest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1India witnesses record 44,000 new start-up registrations in 2025, marking a decade of Startup India initiative success.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorUnion govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector17 Jan, 2026Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAir may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation17 Jan, 2026Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.17 Jan, 2026
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment17 Jan, 2026'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security17 Jan, 2026Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.17 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDevelop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development17 Jan, 2026Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.17 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy17 Jan, 2026SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.17 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPraveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Pg14Praveen Vashista, ex-Special Secretary, appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC following voluntary retirement; tenure set for four years.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability17 Jan, 2026Praveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Pg14Praveen Vashista, ex-Special Secretary, appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC following voluntary retirement; tenure set for four years.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 Jan, 2026Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.16 Jan, 2026