Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Mar, 2026

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core, Pg6

India prioritizes water management for climate resilience aligning with COP 30's Belém Adaptation Indicators, focusing on water security and adaptation finance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Mar, 2026

Why LPG sector is the worst hit by Iran war, Pg16

Iran war disrupts LPG imports via Hormuz Strait, causing shortages and prompting government to prioritize household supplies and seek alternatives.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Mar, 2026

NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13

NHAI increases FASTag annual pass rate to ₹3,075 for FY27, impacting millions of highway commuters nationwide.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
15 Mar, 2026

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.

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

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8

Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

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

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
14 Mar, 2026

Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8

Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.

Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Mar, 2026

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 Mar, 2026

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Mar, 2026

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersRight to Information and Transparency in Government
13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Mar, 2026

​Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
12 Mar, 2026

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
12 Mar, 2026

Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session, Pg13

Central Armed Forces Bill aims to regulate CAPF functioning amidst SC directive to reduce IPS deputation within two years.

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

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
12 Mar, 2026

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

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

Govt warns: Sale of weight loss drug generics only on doctor’s prescription, Pg4

CDSCO mandates doctor's prescription for generic semaglutide sales, prohibits misleading promotion of weight loss drugs, ensuring rational use.

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