Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Indian government confronts WhatsApp, Telegram over new username feature, warning of massive online fraud and impersonation risks under IT Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

5 Jul, 2026

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Indian government confronts WhatsApp, Telegram over new username feature, warning of massive online fraud and impersonation risks under IT Act.

5 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Jul, 2026

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

5 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

5 Jul, 2026

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.

5 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jul, 2026

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

5 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

PM Modi launches Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs 29,000 crore outlay, inaugurates Jodhpur Airport's new terminal, boosting regional air connectivity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

5 Jul, 2026

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

PM Modi launches Modified UDAN Scheme with Rs 29,000 crore outlay, inaugurates Jodhpur Airport's new terminal, boosting regional air connectivity.

5 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life

5 Jul, 2026

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.

5 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

4 Jul, 2026

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

4 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

4 Jul, 2026

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.

4 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

4 Jul, 2026

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jul, 2026

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

4 Jul, 2026

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

3 Jul, 2026

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.

3 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies IT and Computers

SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1

Supreme Court voids NCLT order, citing "catastrophic" reliance on AI-generated fictitious case law, demanding BCI frame norms against judicial hallucinations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies IT and Computers

3 Jul, 2026

SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1

Supreme Court voids NCLT order, citing "catastrophic" reliance on AI-generated fictitious case law, demanding BCI frame norms against judicial hallucinations.

3 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

3 Jul, 2026

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.

3 Jul, 2026

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The traditional models to manage temples, state's role, Pg12

Ram Temple embezzlement allegations spark intense debate on traditional temple management models, state's constitutional powers, and financial accountability of religious endowments.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

3 Jul, 2026

The traditional models to manage temples, state's role, Pg12

Ram Temple embezzlement allegations spark intense debate on traditional temple management models, state's constitutional powers, and financial accountability of religious endowments.

3 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Scams, spoofing: Govt's concerns over WhatsApp's username feature, Pg12

Indian government issues stern notice to WhatsApp, demanding explanation for new username feature over grave fraud and impersonation fears, threatening rollout halt.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

3 Jul, 2026

Scams, spoofing: Govt's concerns over WhatsApp's username feature, Pg12

Indian government issues stern notice to WhatsApp, demanding explanation for new username feature over grave fraud and impersonation fears, threatening rollout halt.

3 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

US weaponizes AI access, creating a strategic gap; India must accelerate domestic chip fabrication and secure compute guarantees to avoid technological dependence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jul, 2026

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

US weaponizes AI access, creating a strategic gap; India must accelerate domestic chip fabrication and secure compute guarantees to avoid technological dependence.

3 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

Delhi government implements proactive winter pollution strategy, imposing GRAP-like curbs from November 1 to avert public health crisis.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jul, 2026

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

Delhi government implements proactive winter pollution strategy, imposing GRAP-like curbs from November 1 to avert public health crisis.

3 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

Govt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1

India to mandate local offices, compliance officers for VPNs, aiming to curb content blocking bypass and enhance digital control.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jul, 2026

Govt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1

India to mandate local offices, compliance officers for VPNs, aiming to curb content blocking bypass and enhance digital control.

3 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

2 Jul, 2026

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

2 Jul, 2026

Governance

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Why are there concerns over WhatsApp usernames?, Pg13

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

UDAN next phase with Rs 29,000 cr outlay; PM opens Jodhpur terminal, Pg6

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1

SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

The traditional models to manage temples, state's role, Pg12

The traditional models to manage temples, state's role, Pg12

Scams, spoofing: Govt's concerns over WhatsApp's username feature, Pg12

Scams, spoofing: Govt's concerns over WhatsApp's username feature, Pg12

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

Don't bet on an AI trickle-down, Pg11

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

Govt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1

Govt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

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