Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentCentre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development5 Jan, 2026Centre relaxes norms for start-ups to get funds from DSIR, Pg12Deep-tech start-ups can now access ₹1 crore in financial aid from DSIR without three-year viability proof, boosting innovation.5 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy5 Jan, 2026CBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.5 Jan, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism5 Jan, 2026Security camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.5 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHigh and dry, Pg6Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections5 Jan, 2026High and dry, Pg6Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.5 Jan, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesMumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges5 Jan, 2026Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.5 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora5 Jan, 2026PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.5 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCorporate GovernanceCitizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCorporate GovernanceCitizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryMis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCorporate GovernanceCitizen's Charters and Quality of Service DeliveryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCorporate GovernanceCitizen's Charters and Quality of Service Delivery5 Jan, 2026Mis-selling in insurance a significant concern: IRDAI, Pg13IRDAI flags mis-selling concerns as grievances rise; insurance penetration stagnates at 3.7% in FY25, far below global average.5 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesWill remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges5 Jan, 2026Will remove illegal content, permanently suspend offending accounts, says X, Pg13X (formerly Twitter) vows strict action against illegal content, including CSAM, following MeitY notice on IT Rules non-compliance.5 Jan, 2026
Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceInvestment ModelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceInvestment ModelsA lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceInvestment ModelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceInvestment Models5 Jan, 2026A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.5 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsWhich are the airports being privatised?, Pg12Government advances airport privatization with 11 airports up for bids by March 2026, aiming to boost infrastructure investment.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models4 Jan, 2026Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12Government advances airport privatization with 11 airports up for bids by March 2026, aiming to boost infrastructure investment.4 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14MSF warns of Gaza operations halt by March as Israel bans 37 aid groups over security concerns and staff lists.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora4 Jan, 2026MSF says it may have to cease operations in Gaza Strip in March, Pg14MSF warns of Gaza operations halt by March as Israel bans 37 aid groups over security concerns and staff lists.4 Jan, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentLive Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment4 Jan, 2026Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.4 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorChallenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector4 Jan, 2026Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.4 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3PM Gram Sadak Yojana achieves milestone: 4.06 lakh km of all-weather roads built, connecting villages and boosting rural economy.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.4 Jan, 2026All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3PM Gram Sadak Yojana achieves milestone: 4.06 lakh km of all-weather roads built, connecting villages and boosting rural economy.4 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityNSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11Statistics Ministry releases user guide for Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) to enhance data transparency and user engagement.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability4 Jan, 2026NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11Statistics Ministry releases user guide for Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) to enhance data transparency and user engagement.4 Jan, 2026
E GovernanceConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceConservation, Pollution and Degradation'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.E GovernanceConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceConservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Jan, 2026'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.4 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections4 Jan, 2026Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.4 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityCentre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security3 Jan, 2026Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.3 Jan, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRecasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders3 Jan, 2026Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.3 Jan, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationTransforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation3 Jan, 2026Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.3 Jan, 2026