Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.

25 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

Union Home Ministry overhauls FCRA rules, explicitly banning foreign funds for religious conversion and tightening NGO oversight with new penalties.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

25 Jun, 2026

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

Union Home Ministry overhauls FCRA rules, explicitly banning foreign funds for religious conversion and tightening NGO oversight with new penalties.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

Indian government panel proposes simulator-led Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, slashing real flight hours to address severe pilot shortage and boost aviation growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 Jun, 2026

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

Indian government panel proposes simulator-led Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, slashing real flight hours to address severe pilot shortage and boost aviation growth.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

As GST turns nine, businesses urge reforms for tax clarity, uniform audits, and faster refunds, addressing inverted duty structure concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

25 Jun, 2026

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

As GST turns nine, businesses urge reforms for tax clarity, uniform audits, and faster refunds, addressing inverted duty structure concerns.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

RBI unveils revamped digital fraud compensation rules, offering 85% for losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027, widening liability framework.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

RBI unveils revamped digital fraud compensation rules, offering 85% for losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027, widening liability framework.

25 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1

Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Jun, 2026

Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1

Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.

24 Jun, 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

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

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

24 Jun, 2026

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.

24 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

24 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

24 Jun, 2026

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.

24 Jun, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

24 Jun, 2026

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

24 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Jun, 2026

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.

24 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1

India's inland water transport sector sees massive expansion with 111 National Waterways notified, a significant jump from 5 in 2014.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jun, 2026

111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1

India's inland water transport sector sees massive expansion with 111 National Waterways notified, a significant jump from 5 in 2014.

24 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2

Global powers abandon commercial publishers for open access; India's ₹6,000 crore 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme faces critical policy review.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

23 Jun, 2026

World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2

Global powers abandon commercial publishers for open access; India's ₹6,000 crore 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme faces critical policy review.

23 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Jun, 2026

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.

23 Jun, 2026

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

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

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

23 Jun, 2026

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Jun, 2026

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

23 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Jun, 2026

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Jun, 2026

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.

23 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

22 Jun, 2026

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.

22 Jun, 2026

Governance

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

Viksit and Surakshit, Pg8

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1

Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1

111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1

World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2

World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

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