Governance

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 May, 2026

Our highway policy needs a green reset, Pg12

Highway Farm Forestry (HFF) proposed to mitigate pollution, boost rural income, and promote ecological balance along India's expanding highways.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 May, 2026

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 ..., Pg20

DFCCIL partners with GFA! Foundation to boost research, innovation, and skill development in supply chain management and logistics.

Vulnerable SectionsE Governance
20 May, 2026

EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 May, 2026

SC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 May, 2026

CAA applicants must declare passport status, surrender foreign passports: Ministry, Pg10

CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports, as per Home Ministry's amended citizenship rules.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 May, 2026

Strengthening domestic energy security through decentralised bioenergy systems, Pg9

India eyes energy security by converting agricultural residue, food waste, and sewage sludge into commercially viable energy solutions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
19 May, 2026

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.

Health SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace Technology
19 May, 2026

India, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7

India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 May, 2026

Citizenship rule change: Declare, surrender Pak, Bangladesh and Afghan passports, Pg5

Centre amends Citizenship Rules, 2009, mandating declaration and surrender of passports from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for citizenship applicants.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
19 May, 2026

CIC rules BCCI outside RTI ambit, Pg17

CIC overturns 2018 ruling, exempting BCCI from RTI Act, shielding the cricket board from transparency obligations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
17 May, 2026

Centre to roll out scheme to educate out-of-school teens, Pg11

Centre's pilot program aims to reintegrate 14-18 year-old out-of-school children into education via NIOS distance learning in 10 districts.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 May, 2026

Make NTA statutory body accountable to Parliament: doctors’ front moves SC, Pg10

Doctors' front petitions SC for NTA's statutory status, citing accountability gaps and systemic failures in NEET-UG exams.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
17 May, 2026

CBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class 9 students beginning July 1, Pg9

CBSE mandates three languages, including two Indian, for Class 9 from July 1, aligning with NEP 2020.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
17 May, 2026

Centre clears two joint secys, joint directors for NTA, Pg7

Amid NEET controversy, Centre appoints key officials to NTA, signaling reform efforts and enhanced oversight after paper leak allegations.

E GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
16 May, 2026

CBI launches AI-powered verification system ‘Abhay’, Pg8

CBI introduces 'Abhay', an AI-powered helpbot, to combat digital arrest scams by authenticating CBI notices and safeguarding citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
16 May, 2026

Top court embraces austerity measures to conserve fuel, Pg10

Supreme Court adopts austerity measures, limiting physical hearings and promoting carpooling, aligning with government's fuel conservation push.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
16 May, 2026

NEET re-exam will be conducted on June 21, Pg8

NEET-UG 2024 re-exam scheduled for June 21 amidst paper leak concerns; shifts to computer-based format from 2025.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 May, 2026

There has to be some rationalisation: SC on fluctuating airfares, Pg7

Supreme Court urges rationalization of fluctuating airfares, highlighting discrepancies and seeking urgent relief for passengers under Article 21.

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