Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11

I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11

I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

28 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

Use of stem cell therapy for autism, Pg2

NMC bans unproven stem cell therapy for autism treatment, acting on Supreme Court order to protect vulnerable patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

27 Mar, 2026

Use of stem cell therapy for autism, Pg2

NMC bans unproven stem cell therapy for autism treatment, acting on Supreme Court order to protect vulnerable patients.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Centre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6

Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

27 Mar, 2026

Centre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6

Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.

27 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4

Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Mar, 2026

Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4

Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.

27 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

27 Mar, 2026

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

PM-RAHAT Scheme, Pg14

Parliamentary panel suggests live hospital dashboard integrated with 108 ambulance for PM-RAHAT scheme to aid road accident victims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

27 Mar, 2026

PM-RAHAT Scheme, Pg14

Parliamentary panel suggests live hospital dashboard integrated with 108 ambulance for PM-RAHAT scheme to aid road accident victims.

27 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

27 Mar, 2026

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

27 Mar, 2026

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

EC planning on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools, colleges, Pg11

Election Commission to revive 5 lakh Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide, focusing on poll-bound states to boost voter awareness among youth.

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

27 Mar, 2026

EC planning on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools, colleges, Pg11

Election Commission to revive 5 lakh Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide, focusing on poll-bound states to boost voter awareness among youth.

27 Mar, 2026

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

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

UDAN scheme revamped: Subsidy period extended to five years with ₹28,840 crore outlay to boost regional air connectivity.

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

26 Mar, 2026

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

UDAN scheme revamped: Subsidy period extended to five years with ₹28,840 crore outlay to boost regional air connectivity.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

IVFRT scheme gets five-year extension (2026-2031) with ₹1,800 crore outlay to modernize immigration and foreigner management system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Mar, 2026

Immigration, visa issuance scheme gets 5-year extension, Pg10

IVFRT scheme gets five-year extension (2026-2031) with ₹1,800 crore outlay to modernize immigration and foreigner management system.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Mar, 2026

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability