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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPanel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 years, Pg21Expert panel to review nuclear operator liability caps every five years under the new SHANTI Act, addressing concerns over supplier recourse and private sector involvement.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Aug, 2026Panel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 years, Pg21Expert panel to review nuclear operator liability caps every five years under the new SHANTI Act, addressing concerns over supplier recourse and private sector involvement.21 Aug, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrinePanel Suggests BNS Amendment For Social Media Defamation, Pg17Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine21 Aug, 2026Panel Suggests BNS Amendment For Social Media Defamation, Pg17Maharashtra committee recommends BNS amendment to criminalize social media defamation, aiming to address free speech concerns after Section 66A's striking down.21 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBuffalo Meat Exports Boom: Read The Message, Pg14India's buffalo meat exports soar to record $6 billion, boosting farmer income and dairy sector sustainability through efficient culling practices.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors21 Aug, 2026Buffalo Meat Exports Boom: Read The Message, Pg14India's buffalo meat exports soar to record $6 billion, boosting farmer income and dairy sector sustainability through efficient culling practices.21 Aug, 2026
Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaEnglish Indigenous Or Foreign Language? Supreme Court For Examining Constitutionality, Pg10Supreme Court to examine constitutionality of English's status in NEP's three-language policy, urging CBSE to address implementation challenges for students.Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Society and Diversity of India21 Aug, 2026English Indigenous Or Foreign Language? Supreme Court For Examining Constitutionality, Pg10Supreme Court to examine constitutionality of English's status in NEP's three-language policy, urging CBSE to address implementation challenges for students.21 Aug, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC, Pg5Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules on caste discrimination, prompting Centre to reconsider regulations amidst political and social backlash.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Aug, 2026UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC, Pg5Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules on caste discrimination, prompting Centre to reconsider regulations amidst political and social backlash.21 Aug, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary1978 ‘industry’ definition void under new code: SC, Pg1Supreme Court's nine-judge bench voids 1978 'industry' definition for new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, significantly impacting labour rights and collective bargaining.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Aug, 20261978 ‘industry’ definition void under new code: SC, Pg1Supreme Court's nine-judge bench voids 1978 'industry' definition for new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, significantly impacting labour rights and collective bargaining.21 Aug, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationShah calls for early resolution of water issues in South India, Pg1Home Minister Amit Shah urges southern states to resolve water disputes expeditiously, emphasizing cooperative federalism and regional development at Zonal Council meeting.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPost Independence Consolidation and Reorganization21 Aug, 2026Shah calls for early resolution of water issues in South India, Pg1Home Minister Amit Shah urges southern states to resolve water disputes expeditiously, emphasizing cooperative federalism and regional development at Zonal Council meeting.21 Aug, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesCentre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India, Pg16Centre plans to expand NAMASTE scheme to rural areas, but NCSC flags high rejection rates for capital subsidies, hindering mechanised sanitation efforts.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUrbanization, Problems and Remedies21 Aug, 2026Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India, Pg16Centre plans to expand NAMASTE scheme to rural areas, but NCSC flags high rejection rates for capital subsidies, hindering mechanised sanitation efforts.21 Aug, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineCollectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA, Pg14MHA empowers District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications, streamlining the controversial law's implementation.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine21 Aug, 2026Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA, Pg14MHA empowers District Collectors in eight states/UTs to process Citizenship Amendment Act applications, streamlining the controversial law's implementation.21 Aug, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryThe Vanashakti Verdict Is Balanced And Pragmatic, Pg10Supreme Court's Vanashakti verdict clarifies mandatory prior Environmental Clearance, allowing government to frame a new statutory mechanism for legacy violations with strict safeguards.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Aug, 2026The Vanashakti Verdict Is Balanced And Pragmatic, Pg10Supreme Court's Vanashakti verdict clarifies mandatory prior Environmental Clearance, allowing government to frame a new statutory mechanism for legacy violations with strict safeguards.21 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCan free public technology break the private coaching industry?, Pg11PM Modi announces free online coaching using digital public infrastructure, sparking debate on its potential to disrupt the private coaching industry and ensure education equity.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors21 Aug, 2026Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?, Pg11PM Modi announces free online coaching using digital public infrastructure, sparking debate on its potential to disrupt the private coaching industry and ensure education equity.21 Aug, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceWomen and Women's OrganizationsPradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas MissionPMJVM empowers 12.48 lakh tribals by transforming MFP gatherers into entrepreneurs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, ensuring fair prices and market access.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceWomen and Women's Organizations21 Aug, 2026Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas MissionPMJVM empowers 12.48 lakh tribals by transforming MFP gatherers into entrepreneurs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, ensuring fair prices and market access.21 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndiaAI Mission Organises Workshop on AIKosh to Strengthen India's AI-Ready Data EcosystemIndiaAI Mission hosts workshop on AIKosh platform to bolster national data ecosystem, fostering sovereign AI capabilities and digital public infrastructure for Viksit Bharat.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors21 Aug, 2026IndiaAI Mission Organises Workshop on AIKosh to Strengthen India's AI-Ready Data EcosystemIndiaAI Mission hosts workshop on AIKosh platform to bolster national data ecosystem, fostering sovereign AI capabilities and digital public infrastructure for Viksit Bharat.21 Aug, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsMinistry of Jal Shakti Releases Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access under Sujalam Bharat Digital Public InfrastructureMinistry of Jal Shakti unveils Sujalam Bharat DPI policy for secure, interoperable data sharing to enhance rural drinking water service delivery and governance.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels21 Aug, 2026Ministry of Jal Shakti Releases Policy on Data Sharing, Interoperability and Stakeholder Access under Sujalam Bharat Digital Public InfrastructureMinistry of Jal Shakti unveils Sujalam Bharat DPI policy for secure, interoperable data sharing to enhance rural drinking water service delivery and governance.21 Aug, 2026
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaCMLRE Unveils Landmark National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ to Fuel Sustainable Blue EconomyCMLRE unveils landmark report mapping India's deep-sea fishery resources across its vast EEZ, fueling sustainable Blue Economy and biodiversity conservation with advanced science.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna21 Aug, 2026CMLRE Unveils Landmark National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ to Fuel Sustainable Blue EconomyCMLRE unveils landmark report mapping India's deep-sea fishery resources across its vast EEZ, fueling sustainable Blue Economy and biodiversity conservation with advanced science.21 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRBI policy panel signals rate hike risk as inflation rises, Pg15RBI's MPC signals potential interest rate hike amidst rising inflation projections, adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach for policy tightening.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies20 Aug, 2026RBI policy panel signals rate hike risk as inflation rises, Pg15RBI's MPC signals potential interest rate hike amidst rising inflation projections, adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach for policy tightening.20 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAfter Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13Government shifts focus from dismantling Left Wing Extremism to establishing development corridors, integrating former Naxal-affected regions through infrastructure and institutions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors20 Aug, 2026After Naxalism, a development corridor, Pg13Government shifts focus from dismantling Left Wing Extremism to establishing development corridors, integrating former Naxal-affected regions through infrastructure and institutions.20 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesFCNR(B) decision data-driven, well thought-out: Gov, Pg15RBI Governor defends FCNR(B) swap window's early closure as a data-driven, prudent decision, boosting India's macroeconomic fundamentals and banking sector.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies20 Aug, 2026FCNR(B) decision data-driven, well thought-out: Gov, Pg15RBI Governor defends FCNR(B) swap window's early closure as a data-driven, prudent decision, boosting India's macroeconomic fundamentals and banking sector.20 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13India-led BRICS meeting champions people-centric environmental action, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy, and climate adaptation for a greener future.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors20 Aug, 2026BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13India-led BRICS meeting champions people-centric environmental action, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy, and climate adaptation for a greener future.20 Aug, 2026