Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityDisquiet in film board: 'Censorship raj', no meeting in 6 years, no reports, term lapsed, Pg 3.CBFC faces internal revolt over alleged censorship, lack of transparency, and procedural lapses, impacting filmmakers and artistic freedom.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability25 Sep, 2025Disquiet in film board: 'Censorship raj', no meeting in 6 years, no reports, term lapsed, Pg 3.CBFC faces internal revolt over alleged censorship, lack of transparency, and procedural lapses, impacting filmmakers and artistic freedom.25 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors25 Sep, 2025LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.25 Sep, 2025
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySwipe, tap, spend, Pg 13.UPI transactions surge, equalling 40% of India's private consumption, signalling a shift from cash-based economy.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy25 Sep, 2025Swipe, tap, spend, Pg 13.UPI transactions surge, equalling 40% of India's private consumption, signalling a shift from cash-based economy.25 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAhead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.India to unveil enhanced climate action plan (NDC) at COP30, focusing on emission intensity and renewable energy targets.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation25 Sep, 2025Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.India to unveil enhanced climate action plan (NDC) at COP30, focusing on emission intensity and renewable energy targets.25 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCabinet clears move to add over 10,000 MBBS, PG seats, Pg 12.Cabinet approves ₹15,034 crore plan to add 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 PG seats in government medical colleges.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector25 Sep, 2025Cabinet clears move to add over 10,000 MBBS, PG seats, Pg 12.Cabinet approves ₹15,034 crore plan to add 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 PG seats in government medical colleges.25 Sep, 2025
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS, Pg 12.General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till May 2026, continuing leadership in military affairs and theatre command reforms.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate25 Sep, 2025Govt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS, Pg 12.General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till May 2026, continuing leadership in military affairs and theatre command reforms.25 Sep, 2025
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 EconomyHow is the jewellery sector coping with U.S. tariffs?, Pg8US tariffs threaten India's gem and jewellery exports, impacting MSMEs and skilled workers; industry seeks urgent government intervention.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 Economy24 Sep, 2025How is the jewellery sector coping with U.S. tariffs?, Pg8US tariffs threaten India's gem and jewellery exports, impacting MSMEs and skilled workers; industry seeks urgent government intervention.24 Sep, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnologyVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnologyLessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnologyVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology24 Sep, 2025Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.24 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPenalty in proportion, Pg6Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors24 Sep, 2025Penalty in proportion, Pg6Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.24 Sep, 2025
Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGetting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Sep, 2025Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.24 Sep, 2025
Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceEC brings in e-sign feature to check misuse of voter list identity. Pg1.Election Commission introduces mandatory e-sign via Aadhaar OTP for voter form submissions to curb fraudulent deletions and ensure voter data integrity.Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceRepresentation of the People's ActE Governance24 Sep, 2025EC brings in e-sign feature to check misuse of voter list identity. Pg1.Election Commission introduces mandatory e-sign via Aadhaar OTP for voter form submissions to curb fraudulent deletions and ensure voter data integrity.24 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationNumber of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12CPCB report reveals slight dip in polluted river sites to 807 in 2023, Maharashtra tops PRS list.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation23 Sep, 2025Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12CPCB report reveals slight dip in polluted river sites to 807 in 2023, Maharashtra tops PRS list.23 Sep, 2025
Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE GovernancePHC doctors — a case where the caregivers need care, Pg6PHC doctors face burnout due to crushing workloads, administrative burdens, and systemic issues, hindering India's Universal Health Coverage goals.Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE Governance23 Sep, 2025PHC doctors — a case where the caregivers need care, Pg6PHC doctors face burnout due to crushing workloads, administrative burdens, and systemic issues, hindering India's Universal Health Coverage goals.23 Sep, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthProposal for FPIs to trade in non-agri derivatives could broaden market base, Pg15.SEBI considers allowing FPIs to trade in non-agri commodity derivatives, aiming to boost market liquidity and participation.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth23 Sep, 2025Proposal for FPIs to trade in non-agri derivatives could broaden market base, Pg15.SEBI considers allowing FPIs to trade in non-agri commodity derivatives, aiming to boost market liquidity and participation.23 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025GST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.23 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPanagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.23 Sep, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismUranium unrest, Pg8Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism22 Sep, 2025Uranium unrest, Pg8Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.22 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingNew GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025New GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.22 Sep, 2025
Art FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.Art FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors22 Sep, 2025Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.22 Sep, 2025
Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology21 Sep, 2025ICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.21 Sep, 2025