Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes 2017 Wetlands Rules, questioning the exclusion of human-made wetlands and potential violation of Ramsar Convention.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes 2017 Wetlands Rules, questioning the exclusion of human-made wetlands and potential violation of Ramsar Convention.

27 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?, Pg9

India's critical infrastructure faces rising cyber threats; stricter certification, indigenous tech, and vigilance are crucial for national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 May, 2026

How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?, Pg9

India's critical infrastructure faces rising cyber threats; stricter certification, indigenous tech, and vigilance are crucial for national security.

27 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan government for delayed action on illegal Chambal mining, citing 'apathetic' governance requiring judicial intervention.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan government for delayed action on illegal Chambal mining, citing 'apathetic' governance requiring judicial intervention.

27 May, 2026

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

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

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

27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

27 May, 2026

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Nalanda University uses Ramayana, Mahabharata to teach diplomacy, conflict resolution offering unique Indian perspective on global order.

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 May, 2026

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Nalanda University uses Ramayana, Mahabharata to teach diplomacy, conflict resolution offering unique Indian perspective on global order.

27 May, 2026

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

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

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

27 May, 2026

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

27 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

26 May, 2026

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

26 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

26 May, 2026

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

26 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

26 May, 2026

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.

26 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

I-T Dept flags common errors in SFT filings, Pg13

I-T Department finds errors in SFT filings by banks, mutual funds, including duplicate reporting and missing PAN details.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

26 May, 2026

I-T Dept flags common errors in SFT filings, Pg13

I-T Department finds errors in SFT filings by banks, mutual funds, including duplicate reporting and missing PAN details.

26 May, 2026

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

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Government declines blanket ALMM extension for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026, after stakeholder consultations, impacting renewable energy sector.

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

26 May, 2026

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Government declines blanket ALMM extension for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026, after stakeholder consultations, impacting renewable energy sector.

26 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

26 May, 2026

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

26 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Coerced consent, Pg6

Supreme Court's stance on Section 124A raises concerns about coerced consent and prolonged detention for accused individuals, impacting judicial agency.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 May, 2026

Coerced consent, Pg6

Supreme Court's stance on Section 124A raises concerns about coerced consent and prolonged detention for accused individuals, impacting judicial agency.

25 May, 2026

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

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

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

25 May, 2026

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

25 May, 2026

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

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

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

25 May, 2026

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

25 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

CIC rules BCCI not a 'public authority' under RTI Act, sparking debate on transparency and accountability in sports governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

24 May, 2026

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

CIC rules BCCI not a 'public authority' under RTI Act, sparking debate on transparency and accountability in sports governance.

24 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

SEBI reviewing PMS framework; talks on MF gifting continue, Pg9

SEBI reviews PMS framework to boost growth; mutual fund gifting norms under consideration for investor convenience and AML compliance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

24 May, 2026

SEBI reviewing PMS framework; talks on MF gifting continue, Pg9

SEBI reviews PMS framework to boost growth; mutual fund gifting norms under consideration for investor convenience and AML compliance.

24 May, 2026

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

AIFF adopts National Sports Governance Act, Pg14

AIFF approves National Sports Governance Act, aiming for enhanced transparency and accountability in football administration, deferring ISL commercial partner decision.

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

24 May, 2026

AIFF adopts National Sports Governance Act, Pg14

AIFF approves National Sports Governance Act, aiming for enhanced transparency and accountability in football administration, deferring ISL commercial partner decision.

24 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 May, 2026

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

23 May, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Home and abroad, Pg6

Modi's Europe and UAE tour strengthens ties amid global concerns, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic partnerships.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 May, 2026

Home and abroad, Pg6

Modi's Europe and UAE tour strengthens ties amid global concerns, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic partnerships.

23 May, 2026

Governance

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?, Pg9

How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?, Pg9

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

I-T Dept flags common errors in SFT filings, Pg13

I-T Dept flags common errors in SFT filings, Pg13

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

​Coerced consent, Pg6

​Coerced consent, Pg6

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

How has the BCCI resisted RTI scrutiny?, Pg14

SEBI reviewing PMS framework; talks on MF gifting continue, Pg9

SEBI reviewing PMS framework; talks on MF gifting continue, Pg9

AIFF adopts National Sports Governance Act, Pg14

AIFF adopts National Sports Governance Act, Pg14

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

​Home and abroad, Pg6

​Home and abroad, Pg6

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