Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceTech Support, Pg6Tribal Affairs Ministry leverages Smart India Hackathon for Forest Rights Act web portal, enhancing implementation and monitoring through technology.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance3 Jan, 2026Tech Support, Pg6Tribal Affairs Ministry leverages Smart India Hackathon for Forest Rights Act web portal, enhancing implementation and monitoring through technology.3 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLaws to wins: How India turned into a global force, Pg19Shooting sports surge in India driven by policy changes, increased accessibility, and rising female participation, marking societal shift.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors3 Jan, 2026Laws to wins: How India turned into a global force, Pg19Shooting sports surge in India driven by policy changes, increased accessibility, and rising female participation, marking societal shift.3 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovt announces Rs 7,295-cr package to support credit access for exporters, Pg15Government unveils Rs 7,295-crore export support package to boost credit access for exporters till 2031, benefiting MSMEs.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy3 Jan, 2026Govt announces Rs 7,295-cr package to support credit access for exporters, Pg15Government unveils Rs 7,295-crore export support package to boost credit access for exporters till 2031, benefiting MSMEs.3 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India35% of big project issues due to land acquisition: Cabinet Secy ('NO PLAN TO CHANGE LAND ACQUISITION LAW'), Pg15Cabinet Secretary reveals land acquisition hurdles plague 35% of infrastructure projects under PRAGATI, no changes to land acquisition law planned.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India3 Jan, 202635% of big project issues due to land acquisition: Cabinet Secy ('NO PLAN TO CHANGE LAND ACQUISITION LAW'), Pg15Cabinet Secretary reveals land acquisition hurdles plague 35% of infrastructure projects under PRAGATI, no changes to land acquisition law planned.3 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsTo resolve the street dogs issue, use reason and compassion, not fear and cruelty, Pg11Supreme Court's intervention in street dog management raises constitutional questions regarding separation of powers and animal welfare board's authority.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections3 Jan, 2026To resolve the street dogs issue, use reason and compassion, not fear and cruelty, Pg11Supreme Court's intervention in street dog management raises constitutional questions regarding separation of powers and animal welfare board's authority.3 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Energy transition will need more than chasing the sun or the wind, Pg10India's renewable energy transition requires urgent distribution reforms, dynamic tariffs, and wholesale market redesign for efficient green electron utilization.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.3 Jan, 2026Energy transition will need more than chasing the sun or the wind, Pg10India's renewable energy transition requires urgent distribution reforms, dynamic tariffs, and wholesale market redesign for efficient green electron utilization.3 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.3 Jan, 2026Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.3 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentThe Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment2 Jan, 2026The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.2 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHas housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors2 Jan, 2026Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.2 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in IndiaFrom encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in India2 Jan, 2026From encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.2 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorThe water divide, Pg8Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector2 Jan, 2026The water divide, Pg8Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.2 Jan, 2026
Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationBefore SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation2 Jan, 2026Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.2 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections2 Jan, 202624 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.2 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingAt Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting2 Jan, 2026At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.2 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Jan, 2026PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.2 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBanking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections2 Jan, 2026Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.2 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRelief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth2 Jan, 2026Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.2 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCentre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections1 Jan, 2026Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.1 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBan on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector1 Jan, 2026Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.1 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorNational drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector1 Jan, 2026National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.1 Jan, 2026