Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Mar, 2026Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.21 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment21 Mar, 2026‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.21 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 years, Pg2India and China to resume border trade via Lipulekh Pass after six years suspension due to pandemic.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Mar, 2026India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 years, Pg2India and China to resume border trade via Lipulekh Pass after six years suspension due to pandemic.21 Mar, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentNTPC looking at imported PWR tech for its nuclear fleet, in talks with players in France, Russia & US, Pg17NTPC explores imported PWR technology from France, Russia, and US for its nuclear fleet expansion to 30 GWe by 2047.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development21 Mar, 2026NTPC looking at imported PWR tech for its nuclear fleet, in talks with players in France, Russia & US, Pg17NTPC explores imported PWR technology from France, Russia, and US for its nuclear fleet expansion to 30 GWe by 2047.21 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Iran's strikes on Qatar's mega LNG facility may hit some Indian supplies, Pg17Iranian strikes on Qatar's LNG facility threatens Indian supplies, potentially disrupting 41% of LNG imports and impacting key industries.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Mar, 2026Iran's strikes on Qatar's mega LNG facility may hit some Indian supplies, Pg17Iranian strikes on Qatar's LNG facility threatens Indian supplies, potentially disrupting 41% of LNG imports and impacting key industries.21 Mar, 2026
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBenefits for meal vouchers to EVs, higher HRA limit for 4 more cities, Pg17CBDT notifies Income-tax Rules, 2026: Meal vouchers allowed, HRA limit increased for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad from April 1.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth21 Mar, 2026Benefits for meal vouchers to EVs, higher HRA limit for 4 more cities, Pg17CBDT notifies Income-tax Rules, 2026: Meal vouchers allowed, HRA limit increased for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad from April 1.21 Mar, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentOil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15US Fed and ECB hold rates amidst West Asia conflict, balancing inflation risks with recession fears amid economic uncertainty.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment21 Mar, 2026Oil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15US Fed and ECB hold rates amidst West Asia conflict, balancing inflation risks with recession fears amid economic uncertainty.21 Mar, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesOur water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices21 Mar, 2026Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.21 Mar, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPremium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1West Asia conflict triggers premium petrol hike by Rs 2, bulk diesel by Rs 22, rupee hits record low of 93.77.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment21 Mar, 2026Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1West Asia conflict triggers premium petrol hike by Rs 2, bulk diesel by Rs 22, rupee hits record low of 93.77.21 Mar, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting20 Mar, 202624 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.20 Mar, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 Mar, 2026Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.20 Mar, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFTA negotiations with Israel, GCC countries may be delayed, Pg1West Asia conflict delays India's FTA negotiations with GCC countries and Israel; UK FTA implementation expected by May 1.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy20 Mar, 2026FTA negotiations with Israel, GCC countries may be delayed, Pg1West Asia conflict delays India's FTA negotiations with GCC countries and Israel; UK FTA implementation expected by May 1.20 Mar, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentAI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment20 Mar, 2026AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.20 Mar, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentNew GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12New GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) released, revealing refined methodologies, challenges in data allocation, and sector-specific growth rates.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment20 Mar, 2026New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12New GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) released, revealing refined methodologies, challenges in data allocation, and sector-specific growth rates.20 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndia to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6India extends Myanmar pulse import deal for 5 years, securing vital supplies amidst global disruptions and domestic production concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security20 Mar, 2026India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 yrs to secure supplies amid global supply chain shocks, Pg6India extends Myanmar pulse import deal for 5 years, securing vital supplies amidst global disruptions and domestic production concerns.20 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyTo give relief to exporters, govt floats Rs 497-cr scheme, Pg6Government unveils ₹497-crore 'RELIEF' scheme aiding exporters facing West Asia crisis-induced logistical disruptions and rising freight costs.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy20 Mar, 2026To give relief to exporters, govt floats Rs 497-cr scheme, Pg6Government unveils ₹497-crore 'RELIEF' scheme aiding exporters facing West Asia crisis-induced logistical disruptions and rising freight costs.20 Mar, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt secures additional gas for urea plants, Pg14Government secures 7.31 mmscmd of additional natural gas via spot bid to boost urea production amid West Asia crisis.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 Mar, 2026Govt secures additional gas for urea plants, Pg14Government secures 7.31 mmscmd of additional natural gas via spot bid to boost urea production amid West Asia crisis.20 Mar, 2026
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation20 Mar, 2026‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.20 Mar, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEU likely to complete FTA ratification by November, Pg14India-EU FTA ratification likely by November; India-UK CETA operational by April-end, boosting trade relations and economic cooperation.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy20 Mar, 2026EU likely to complete FTA ratification by November, Pg14India-EU FTA ratification likely by November; India-UK CETA operational by April-end, boosting trade relations and economic cooperation.20 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Panic bookings of LPG cylinders ebb, ease to nearly pre-war levels, Pg14LPG cylinder panic bookings decline amidst West Asia conflict; Govt. manages supply through prioritized allocation and increased domestic production.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 Mar, 2026Panic bookings of LPG cylinders ebb, ease to nearly pre-war levels, Pg14LPG cylinder panic bookings decline amidst West Asia conflict; Govt. manages supply through prioritized allocation and increased domestic production.20 Mar, 2026