Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRBI grants SRO status to FIDC for NBFC sector, Pg13.RBI empowers FIDC as self-regulatory body, enhancing oversight and compliance within India's NBFC sector amidst growing financial complexities.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability4 Oct, 2025RBI grants SRO status to FIDC for NBFC sector, Pg13.RBI empowers FIDC as self-regulatory body, enhancing oversight and compliance within India's NBFC sector amidst growing financial complexities.4 Oct, 2025
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.On dams, take the China way, Pg11.India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.4 Oct, 2025On dams, take the China way, Pg11.India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.4 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorAIIMS study, Pg1.AIIMS study reveals critical gaps in brain death certification, hindering organ donation despite high brain death rates in India.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector4 Oct, 2025AIIMS study, Pg1.AIIMS study reveals critical gaps in brain death certification, hindering organ donation despite high brain death rates in India.4 Oct, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGlobal governance index, Pg1.India to develop global governance index via IIAS amid concerns over existing Western-dominated indices' transparency and methodology.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora4 Oct, 2025Global governance index, Pg1.India to develop global governance index via IIAS amid concerns over existing Western-dominated indices' transparency and methodology.4 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationCost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgIIIndia faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation3 Oct, 2025Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgIIIndia faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.3 Oct, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityHow to safeguard India’s digital economy, Pg11Cyber Frauds Surge: AI-driven monitoring and strict KYC norms are needed to safeguard India's digital economy from evolving cyber threats.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security3 Oct, 2025How to safeguard India’s digital economy, Pg11Cyber Frauds Surge: AI-driven monitoring and strict KYC norms are needed to safeguard India's digital economy from evolving cyber threats.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentANRF’s SARAL to simplify scientific research papers, Pg14ANRF launches SARAL, an AI-powered tool simplifying research papers; ₹1 lakh crore R&D scheme approved for private sector.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development3 Oct, 2025ANRF’s SARAL to simplify scientific research papers, Pg14ANRF launches SARAL, an AI-powered tool simplifying research papers; ₹1 lakh crore R&D scheme approved for private sector.3 Oct, 2025
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementChanging the frame, Pg8Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management3 Oct, 2025Changing the frame, Pg8Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.3 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityWomen and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityFraught franchise, Pg8Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityWomen and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability3 Oct, 2025Fraught franchise, Pg8Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects 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 InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFeeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects 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 InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy3 Oct, 2025Feeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationJOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation3 Oct, 2025JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in Agriculture3 Oct, 2025Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector2 Oct, 2025Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.2 Oct, 2025
ArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIn a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.ArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors2 Oct, 2025In a first, monument conservation will open to pvt players, Pg1.ASI allows private players in monument conservation for the first time through National Culture Fund, aiming faster project completion.2 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionFIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchangesFIU-India issues notices to 25 offshore crypto exchanges for AML non-compliance, orders app takedowns under PML Act, 2002.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention2 Oct, 2025FIU sends notices to offshore crypto exchangesFIU-India issues notices to 25 offshore crypto exchanges for AML non-compliance, orders app takedowns under PML Act, 2002.2 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationAir quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation2 Oct, 2025Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.2 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesMaharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices1 Oct, 2025Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.1 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.1 Oct, 2025Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.1 Oct, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersCentre directs NGOs to seek FCRA renewal 4 months before expiry, Pg12MHA mandates NGOs to apply for FCRA renewal four months prior to expiry for effective scrutiny and security assessments.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders1 Oct, 2025Centre directs NGOs to seek FCRA renewal 4 months before expiry, Pg12MHA mandates NGOs to apply for FCRA renewal four months prior to expiry for effective scrutiny and security assessments.1 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWhy is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life1 Oct, 2025Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.1 Oct, 2025