E Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

IVFRT scheme gets five-year extension (2026-2031) with ₹1,800 crore outlay to modernize immigration and foreigner management system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Mar, 2026

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

IVFRT scheme gets five-year extension (2026-2031) with ₹1,800 crore outlay to modernize immigration and foreigner management system.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Government informs Lok Sabha that new criminal laws ensure faster case resolution through strict timelines and technology integration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

26 Mar, 2026

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Government informs Lok Sabha that new criminal laws ensure faster case resolution through strict timelines and technology integration.

26 Mar, 2026

E Governance Government Budgeting

GST composition scheme, Pg7

GST Composition Scheme offers simplified compliance for small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore; apply by March 31, 2026.

E Governance Government Budgeting

26 Mar, 2026

GST composition scheme, Pg7

GST Composition Scheme offers simplified compliance for small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore; apply by March 31, 2026.

26 Mar, 2026

E Governance

ICEGATE portal., Pg21

CBIC enables UPI, debit, and credit card payments for Customs duty via ICEGATE, enhancing ease of doing business.

E Governance

26 Mar, 2026

ICEGATE portal., Pg21

CBIC enables UPI, debit, and credit card payments for Customs duty via ICEGATE, enhancing ease of doing business.

26 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

25 Mar, 2026

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

25 Mar, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

24 Mar, 2026

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.

24 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

23 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

20 Mar, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13

NHAI increases FASTag annual pass rate to ₹3,075 for FY27, impacting millions of highway commuters nationwide.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Mar, 2026

NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13

NHAI increases FASTag annual pass rate to ₹3,075 for FY27, impacting millions of highway commuters nationwide.

16 Mar, 2026

E Governance Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

E Governance Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Mar, 2026

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

10 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

8 Mar, 2026

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

8 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

7 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

Health Sector E Governance

6 Mar, 2026

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

6 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

6 Mar, 2026

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

6 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10

SEBI to deploy AI and tech for market surveillance, investor awareness, and curbing cyber fraud, ensuring market stability and integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

2 Mar, 2026

Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10

SEBI to deploy AI and tech for market surveillance, investor awareness, and curbing cyber fraud, ensuring market stability and integrity.

2 Mar, 2026

E Governance Government Budgeting

UDGAM portal

RBI's UDGAM portal simplifies search for unclaimed bank deposits exceeding 10 years, streamlining the claiming process for citizens.

E Governance Government Budgeting

28 Feb, 2026

UDGAM portal

RBI's UDGAM portal simplifies search for unclaimed bank deposits exceeding 10 years, streamlining the claiming process for citizens.

28 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Feb, 2026

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.

27 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.

26 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

24 Feb, 2026

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

24 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

24 Feb, 2026

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

24 Feb, 2026

E Governance

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

GST composition scheme, Pg7

GST composition scheme, Pg7

ICEGATE portal., Pg21

ICEGATE portal., Pg21

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1

​Digital exile, Pg6

​Digital exile, Pg6

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13

NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10

Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10

UDGAM portal

UDGAM portal

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

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