Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Young love, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Young love, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.

12 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

12 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Jan, 2026

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

12 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

12 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

11 Jan, 2026

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.

11 Jan, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

11 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

11 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt. launches drive to reduce road accident deaths, Pg10

Government targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030, launching data-driven program in 100 high-risk districts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Jan, 2026

Govt. launches drive to reduce road accident deaths, Pg10

Government targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030, launching data-driven program in 100 high-risk districts.

11 Jan, 2026

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

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

NGT finds Varanasi 'Tent City' violated environmental norms, orders compensation recovery and prevents future violations along Ganga.

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

10 Jan, 2026

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

NGT finds Varanasi 'Tent City' violated environmental norms, orders compensation recovery and prevents future violations along Ganga.

10 Jan, 2026

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

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

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

10 Jan, 2026

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

10 Jan, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 Jan, 2026

Shah launches database on bomb blasts in India, Pg10

Amit Shah launches NIDMS, a national database of bomb blasts since 1999, enhancing terror investigation with AI-driven analysis.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

All candidates will have to undergo face authentication at exam venues, says UPSC, Pg8

UPSC mandates face authentication for all candidates using AI, following successful pilot project to enhance exam integrity and security.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

10 Jan, 2026

All candidates will have to undergo face authentication at exam venues, says UPSC, Pg8

UPSC mandates face authentication for all candidates using AI, following successful pilot project to enhance exam integrity and security.

10 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

DD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1

DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

10 Jan, 2026

DD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1

DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.

10 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity, Pg6

Phaltan case highlights victim's dignity violation; questions raised on administrative failure and societal mindset despite legal safeguards for women.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Jan, 2026

The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity, Pg6

Phaltan case highlights victim's dignity violation; questions raised on administrative failure and societal mindset despite legal safeguards for women.

10 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance