Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Mar, 2026

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Mar, 2026

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Mar, 2026

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Mar, 2026

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Electric vehicle battery fires: Understanding thermal runaway, causes, and safety measures amidst rising concerns post-Indore incident.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Mar, 2026

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Mar, 2026

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Mar, 2026

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

Government removes airfare caps imposed in December, effective March 23, 2026, amidst rising ATF prices and operational challenges for airlines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Mar, 2026

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
21 Mar, 2026

‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8

Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Mar, 2026

Restoring rights, Pg8

Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Mar, 2026

M C MEHTA VS UNION OF INDIA WRIT PETITION No. 13029 A CASE SHUTS, Pg12

Supreme Court closes landmark MC Mehta case after four decades, revolutionizing environmental jurisprudence through continuous mandamus and public interest litigations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

On GLP-1 drugs, match access with vigilance, Pg10

Generic GLP-1 drugs poised to revolutionize diabetes and obesity treatment in India, demanding vigilant regulation and equitable access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
21 Mar, 2026

Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams (Platform to implement suggestions, some already being put in place), Pg1

WhatsApp to block device IDs, enhance AI to combat digital arrest scams following government directive, aiming to curb impersonation and fraud.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Mar, 2026

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

Chhattisgarh's new Freedom of Religion Bill, 2024, mandates declaration for religious conversions, with life imprisonment for 'mass' conversions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
20 Mar, 2026

To give relief to exporters, govt floats Rs 497-cr scheme, Pg6

Government unveils ₹497-crore 'RELIEF' scheme aiding exporters facing West Asia crisis-induced logistical disruptions and rising freight costs.

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