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

High-quality education needs trust between state and institutions, Pg10

NEP 2020 drives higher education reforms: ANRF, RDI scheme, 4-year UG courses, and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

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

10 Jan, 2026

High-quality education needs trust between state and institutions, Pg10

NEP 2020 drives higher education reforms: ANRF, RDI scheme, 4-year UG courses, and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

10 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Why awareness about folic acid is the key to prevent Spina Bifida, PgII

India grapples with high Spina Bifida rates; Experts advocate for national folic acid awareness and food fortification programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

9 Jan, 2026

Why awareness about folic acid is the key to prevent Spina Bifida, PgII

India grapples with high Spina Bifida rates; Experts advocate for national folic acid awareness and food fortification programs.

9 Jan, 2026

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

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

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

9 Jan, 2026

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

ISRO and the next big challenge, Pg12

ISRO faces challenges in complex missions, governance, and competitiveness amid liberalization; needs comprehensive space law and industrial ecosystem development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

9 Jan, 2026

ISRO and the next big challenge, Pg12

ISRO faces challenges in complex missions, governance, and competitiveness amid liberalization; needs comprehensive space law and industrial ecosystem development.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary?, Pg11

Gig workers' unions demand withdrawal of 10-minute delivery for safety; experts debate regulatory framework and social security amid evolving Labour Codes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Jan, 2026

Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary?, Pg11

Gig workers' unions demand withdrawal of 10-minute delivery for safety; experts debate regulatory framework and social security amid evolving Labour Codes.

9 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Centre to launch new scheme to aid victims of road accidents soon, Pg1

Centre's new scheme offers ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for road accident victims and ₹25,000 award for Good Samaritans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Jan, 2026

Centre to launch new scheme to aid victims of road accidents soon, Pg1

Centre's new scheme offers ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for road accident victims and ₹25,000 award for Good Samaritans.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Conditional ease, Pg10

CDSCO's new guidelines allow compounding minor drug violations, offering firms a chance to pay fines instead of facing prosecution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

9 Jan, 2026

Conditional ease, Pg10

CDSCO's new guidelines allow compounding minor drug violations, offering firms a chance to pay fines instead of facing prosecution.

9 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Translation to paperwork: How AI is making its case in courts, tribunals & errors, Pg9

AI transforms Indian judiciary: TERES, Adalat AI streamline court processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce workload, improving access to justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Jan, 2026

Translation to paperwork: How AI is making its case in courts, tribunals & errors, Pg9

AI transforms Indian judiciary: TERES, Adalat AI streamline court processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce workload, improving access to justice.

9 Jan, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

9 Jan, 2026

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

9 Jan, 2026

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

PRAGATI: Of 53 power projects reviewed by PM, 43 commissioned so far, Pg13

PRAGATI initiative accelerates power project commissioning: 43 projects worth ₹3.02 lakh crore completed, enhancing power availability and grid reliability.

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

9 Jan, 2026

PRAGATI: Of 53 power projects reviewed by PM, 43 commissioned so far, Pg13

PRAGATI initiative accelerates power project commissioning: 43 projects worth ₹3.02 lakh crore completed, enhancing power availability and grid reliability.

9 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh's high-powered panel to reconvene in 'last part of January', Pg12

Ladakh High-Powered Committee reconvenes to address statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and constitutional safeguards for the region.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

9 Jan, 2026

Ladakh's high-powered panel to reconvene in 'last part of January', Pg12

Ladakh High-Powered Committee reconvenes to address statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and constitutional safeguards for the region.

9 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Ethics and Human Interface

There are no easy villains or answers, Pg11

Gig workers' strike exposes the dark side of India's booming gig economy, demanding fair wages and social security.

9 Jan, 2026

There are no easy villains or answers, Pg11

Gig workers' strike exposes the dark side of India's booming gig economy, demanding fair wages and social security.

9 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Gig workers' exploitation persists due to classification loopholes; labor laws fail to protect them, demanding government intervention for recognition and rights.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Jan, 2026

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Gig workers' exploitation persists due to classification loopholes; labor laws fail to protect them, demanding government intervention for recognition and rights.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.

9 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Stock brokers can now offer services overseen by regulators like RBI, IRDAI, Pg13

SEBI permits stock brokers to offer financial services regulated by RBI, IRDAI, expanding business models under respective regulatory frameworks.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Jan, 2026

Stock brokers can now offer services overseen by regulators like RBI, IRDAI, Pg13

SEBI permits stock brokers to offer financial services regulated by RBI, IRDAI, expanding business models under respective regulatory frameworks.

9 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve exemplifies private conservation efforts, balancing tourism with wildlife preservation in Mussoorie's fragile Himalayan ecosystem through community involvement.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jan, 2026

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve exemplifies private conservation efforts, balancing tourism with wildlife preservation in Mussoorie's fragile Himalayan ecosystem through community involvement.

8 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Norms issued to compound minor drug violations, Pg12

CDSCO introduces guidelines for compounding minor drug violations, allowing pharma firms to pay penalties instead of court appearances for certain contraventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

8 Jan, 2026

Norms issued to compound minor drug violations, Pg12

CDSCO introduces guidelines for compounding minor drug violations, allowing pharma firms to pay penalties instead of court appearances for certain contraventions.

8 Jan, 2026

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

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

India's climate targets face challenges: rising emissions, coal dependence, and forest governance issues hinder true ecological impact despite progress.

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

8 Jan, 2026

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

India's climate targets face challenges: rising emissions, coal dependence, and forest governance issues hinder true ecological impact despite progress.

8 Jan, 2026