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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 May, 2026

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

23 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Centre asks district collectors to regularly review JJM works, address gaps, Pg8

Centre directs district collectors to review Jal Jeevan Mission, address service delivery gaps, and ensure community ownership for sustained drinking water.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

23 May, 2026

Centre asks district collectors to regularly review JJM works, address gaps, Pg8

Centre directs district collectors to review Jal Jeevan Mission, address service delivery gaps, and ensure community ownership for sustained drinking water.

23 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

VB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8

Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 May, 2026

VB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8

Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.

23 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

How new Odisha Bill aims to boost sustainable marine fishing, Pg14

Odisha's new marine fishing bill, 2026 aims to boost seafood exports to ₹25,000 crore by 2036 through sustainable practices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

23 May, 2026

How new Odisha Bill aims to boost sustainable marine fishing, Pg14

Odisha's new marine fishing bill, 2026 aims to boost seafood exports to ₹25,000 crore by 2036 through sustainable practices.

23 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 May, 2026

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

22 May, 2026

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

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

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

22 May, 2026

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

22 May, 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 seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.

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

22 May, 2026

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.

22 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 May, 2026

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

22 May, 2026

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

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

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

22 May, 2026

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

22 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 May, 2026

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

22 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 May, 2026

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

22 May, 2026

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

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

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

21 May, 2026

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

21 May, 2026

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

Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9

Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.

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

21 May, 2026

Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9

Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.

21 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 May, 2026

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

21 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act E Governance

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act E Governance

21 May, 2026

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

21 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 May, 2026

Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.

21 May, 2026

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

Dark Patterns And Consumer Protection In E-Commerce, Pg6

CCPA cracks down on deceptive 'dark patterns' in e-commerce, enforcing consumer protection act and transparency guidelines for fair digital transactions.

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

21 May, 2026

Dark Patterns And Consumer Protection In E-Commerce, Pg6

CCPA cracks down on deceptive 'dark patterns' in e-commerce, enforcing consumer protection act and transparency guidelines for fair digital transactions.

21 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector