Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.MOU! Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited signed an MoU with GFA! Foundation for Higher Education (The partnership will focus on research-driven solutions, emerging technologies, executive training programmes and certification ..., Pg20DFCCIL partners with GFA! Foundation to boost research, innovation, and skill development in supply chain management and logistics.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 May, 2026MOU! Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited signed an MoU with GFA! Foundation for Higher Education (The partnership will focus on research-driven solutions, emerging technologies, executive training programmes and certification ..., Pg20DFCCIL partners with GFA! Foundation to boost research, innovation, and skill development in supply chain management and logistics.20 May, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceEPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE Governance20 May, 2026EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.20 May, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors20 May, 2026SC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.20 May, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports, as per Home Ministry's amended citizenship rules.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors19 May, 2026CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports, as per Home Ministry's amended citizenship rules.19 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationStrengthening domestic energy security through decentralised bioenergy systems, Pg9India eyes energy security by converting agricultural residue, food waste, and sewage sludge into commercially viable energy solutions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation19 May, 2026Strengthening domestic energy security through decentralised bioenergy systems, Pg9India eyes energy security by converting agricultural residue, food waste, and sewage sludge into commercially viable energy solutions.19 May, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector19 May, 2026Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.19 May, 2026
Health SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyHealth SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyIndia, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.Health SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyHealth SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace Technology19 May, 2026India, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.19 May, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCitizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5Centre amends Citizenship Rules, 2009, mandating declaration and surrender of passports from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for citizenship applicants.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors19 May, 2026Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5Centre amends Citizenship Rules, 2009, mandating declaration and surrender of passports from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for citizenship applicants.19 May, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentCIC rules BCCI outside RTI ambit, Pg17CIC overturns 2018 ruling, exempting BCCI from RTI Act, shielding the cricket board from transparency obligations.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in GovernmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government19 May, 2026CIC rules BCCI outside RTI ambit, Pg17CIC overturns 2018 ruling, exempting BCCI from RTI Act, shielding the cricket board from transparency obligations.19 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE GovernanceCentre to roll out scheme to educate out-of-school teens, Pg11Centre's pilot program aims to reintegrate 14-18 year-old out-of-school children into education via NIOS distance learning in 10 districts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance17 May, 2026Centre to roll out scheme to educate out-of-school teens, Pg11Centre's pilot program aims to reintegrate 14-18 year-old out-of-school children into education via NIOS distance learning in 10 districts.17 May, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMake NTA statutory body accountable to Parliament: doctors’ front moves SC, Pg10Doctors' front petitions SC for NTA's statutory status, citing accountability gaps and systemic failures in NEET-UG exams.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability17 May, 2026Make NTA statutory body accountable to Parliament: doctors’ front moves SC, Pg10Doctors' front petitions SC for NTA's statutory status, citing accountability gaps and systemic failures in NEET-UG exams.17 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class 9 students beginning July 1, Pg9CBSE mandates three languages, including two Indian, for Class 9 from July 1, aligning with NEP 2020.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector17 May, 2026CBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class 9 students beginning July 1, Pg9CBSE mandates three languages, including two Indian, for Class 9 from July 1, aligning with NEP 2020.17 May, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCentre clears two joint secys, joint directors for NTA, Pg7Amid NEET controversy, Centre appoints key officials to NTA, signaling reform efforts and enhanced oversight after paper leak allegations.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector17 May, 2026Centre clears two joint secys, joint directors for NTA, Pg7Amid NEET controversy, Centre appoints key officials to NTA, signaling reform efforts and enhanced oversight after paper leak allegations.17 May, 2026
E GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityCBI launches AI-powered verification system ‘Abhay’, Pg8CBI introduces 'Abhay', an AI-powered helpbot, to combat digital arrest scams by authenticating CBI notices and safeguarding citizens.E GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security16 May, 2026CBI launches AI-powered verification system ‘Abhay’, Pg8CBI introduces 'Abhay', an AI-powered helpbot, to combat digital arrest scams by authenticating CBI notices and safeguarding citizens.16 May, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityTop court embraces austerity measures to conserve fuel, Pg10Supreme Court adopts austerity measures, limiting physical hearings and promoting carpooling, aligning with government's fuel conservation push.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability16 May, 2026Top court embraces austerity measures to conserve fuel, Pg10Supreme Court adopts austerity measures, limiting physical hearings and promoting carpooling, aligning with government's fuel conservation push.16 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityNEET re-exam will be conducted on June 21, Pg8NEET-UG 2024 re-exam scheduled for June 21 amidst paper leak concerns; shifts to computer-based format from 2025.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability16 May, 2026NEET re-exam will be conducted on June 21, Pg8NEET-UG 2024 re-exam scheduled for June 21 amidst paper leak concerns; shifts to computer-based format from 2025.16 May, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.There has to be some rationalisation: SC on fluctuating airfares, Pg7Supreme Court urges rationalization of fluctuating airfares, highlighting discrepancies and seeking urgent relief for passengers under Article 21.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 May, 2026There has to be some rationalisation: SC on fluctuating airfares, Pg7Supreme Court urges rationalization of fluctuating airfares, highlighting discrepancies and seeking urgent relief for passengers under Article 21.16 May, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBengal signs pact with Centre to implement PM-SHRI scheme, Pg5West Bengal joins PM-SHRI scheme after Centre links funds, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala still resist NEP implementation.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector16 May, 2026Bengal signs pact with Centre to implement PM-SHRI scheme, Pg5West Bengal joins PM-SHRI scheme after Centre links funds, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala still resist NEP implementation.16 May, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationOnly electric 3-wheelers to be registered from Jan '27: CAQM, Pg4NCR mandates electric 3-wheeler registration by 2029, restricts fuel sales without PUCC, and monitors stubble burning incidents.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation16 May, 2026Only electric 3-wheelers to be registered from Jan '27: CAQM, Pg4NCR mandates electric 3-wheeler registration by 2029, restricts fuel sales without PUCC, and monitors stubble burning incidents.16 May, 2026
Education SectorE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityEducation SectorE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityBehind the long wait for NEET-UG exam to go online, Pg11NEET-UG to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) following paper leak concerns and committee recommendations for enhanced security.Education SectorE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityEducation SectorE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security16 May, 2026Behind the long wait for NEET-UG exam to go online, Pg11NEET-UG to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) following paper leak concerns and committee recommendations for enhanced security.16 May, 2026