Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityThe don'ts of SIR, Pg 11.Article critiques ECI's Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing procedural violations and potential disenfranchisement, raising concerns about transparency.Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability16 Sep, 2025The don'ts of SIR, Pg 11.Article critiques ECI's Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing procedural violations and potential disenfranchisement, raising concerns about transparency.16 Sep, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPolicing charity, Pg 10.Supreme Court's interim order on Waqf Act, 2025 raises concerns over religious freedom and executive overreach in determining religious identity.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors16 Sep, 2025Policing charity, Pg 10.Supreme Court's interim order on Waqf Act, 2025 raises concerns over religious freedom and executive overreach in determining religious identity.16 Sep, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsA WELCOME PAUSE, Pg 10.Supreme Court pauses key Waqf Act amendments, questioning district collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, pending constitutional challenge.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors16 Sep, 2025A WELCOME PAUSE, Pg 10.Supreme Court pauses key Waqf Act amendments, questioning district collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, pending constitutional challenge.16 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday Life16 Sep, 2025SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.16 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesNo stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Sep, 2025No stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.16 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAmid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth16 Sep, 2025Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.16 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRevenue procurement process for armed forces to be simplified, Pg14Defence Ministry unveils DPM 2025, streamlining ₹1 lakh crore revenue procurement for armed forces, boosting Aatmanirbharta and ease of business.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development15 Sep, 2025Revenue procurement process for armed forces to be simplified, Pg14Defence Ministry unveils DPM 2025, streamlining ₹1 lakh crore revenue procurement for armed forces, boosting Aatmanirbharta and ease of business.15 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesHouse panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges15 Sep, 2025House panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBringing global education home, Pg9Top foreign universities establish Indian campuses following UGC's 2023 regulation, aligning with NEP 2020's vision for globally competitive education.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector15 Sep, 2025Bringing global education home, Pg9Top foreign universities establish Indian campuses following UGC's 2023 regulation, aligning with NEP 2020's vision for globally competitive education.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthApplication window for ACs, LED lights under PLI scheme reopened, Pg 15.Government reopens PLI scheme application for ACs and LEDs, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing with Rs 6,238 crore incentives.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth15 Sep, 2025Application window for ACs, LED lights under PLI scheme reopened, Pg 15.Government reopens PLI scheme application for ACs and LEDs, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing with Rs 6,238 crore incentives.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthCII suggests national framework for innovation-driven GCCs, Pg 15.CII proposes National GCC Policy to boost innovation, create 20-25 million jobs, and contribute $600 billion to the economy.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth15 Sep, 2025CII suggests national framework for innovation-driven GCCs, Pg 15.CII proposes National GCC Policy to boost innovation, create 20-25 million jobs, and contribute $600 billion to the economy.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityFear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security15 Sep, 2025Fear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.15 Sep, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsDistribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections15 Sep, 2025Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRajnath approves new Defence Procurement Manual to streamline revenue procurement, Pg 8.Defence Procurement Manual 2025 unveiled, prioritizes self-reliance, innovation, and streamlined processes for revenue procurements, fostering indigenous defence production.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate15 Sep, 2025Rajnath approves new Defence Procurement Manual to streamline revenue procurement, Pg 8.Defence Procurement Manual 2025 unveiled, prioritizes self-reliance, innovation, and streamlined processes for revenue procurements, fostering indigenous defence production.15 Sep, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable SectionsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable SectionsWhat are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable SectionsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable Sections14 Sep, 2025What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.14 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentConfusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment14 Sep, 2025Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.14 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 EconomyMarket share, Pg 2.India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.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 Economy14 Sep, 2025Market share, Pg 2.India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.14 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyOn Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy14 Sep, 2025On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.14 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingCBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting14 Sep, 2025CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.14 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesWaqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies14 Sep, 2025Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.14 Sep, 2025