Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Allahabad High Court questions 'bulldozer justice', highlighting concerns over due process violations and executive overreach in Uttar Pradesh.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Feb, 2026

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Allahabad High Court questions 'bulldozer justice', highlighting concerns over due process violations and executive overreach in Uttar Pradesh.

27 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Feb, 2026

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.

27 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Feb, 2026

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

27 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

In PRAHAAR lies India's consolidated strategy for counterterrorism operations, Pg19

India unveils 'PRAHAAR', a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy addressing cross-border threats, technology use, and international cooperation, marking a shift towards consolidated national policy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

27 Feb, 2026

In PRAHAAR lies India's consolidated strategy for counterterrorism operations, Pg19

India unveils 'PRAHAAR', a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy addressing cross-border threats, technology use, and international cooperation, marking a shift towards consolidated national policy.

27 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

SEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16

SEBI overhauls mutual fund regulations, eliminates solution-oriented schemes, and permits higher exposure to gold, silver, and InvITs to boost fund diversification.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

27 Feb, 2026

SEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16

SEBI overhauls mutual fund regulations, eliminates solution-oriented schemes, and permits higher exposure to gold, silver, and InvITs to boost fund diversification.

27 Feb, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

27 Feb, 2026

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.

27 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

26 Feb, 2026

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

26 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

India advances Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on industrial decarbonization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Feb, 2026

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

India advances Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on industrial decarbonization.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

26 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

How are Indian firms training LLMs?, Pg10

Indian firms pioneer cost-effective LLM training with government support, aiming for AI models tailored to Indian languages and contexts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

26 Feb, 2026

How are Indian firms training LLMs?, Pg10

Indian firms pioneer cost-effective LLM training with government support, aiming for AI models tailored to Indian languages and contexts.

26 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Feb, 2026

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

26 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

26 Feb, 2026

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

26 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.

26 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

NGT shows pro-industry tilt, favouring developers in 80% of cases related to environmental clearances between 2020-25, raising concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

26 Feb, 2026

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

NGT shows pro-industry tilt, favouring developers in 80% of cases related to environmental clearances between 2020-25, raising concerns.

26 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12

DGCA enforces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after recent aircraft accidents, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 Feb, 2026

Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12

DGCA enforces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after recent aircraft accidents, ensuring transparency and accountability.

25 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP urges probe into DoNER's fund underutilisation, implementation delays, and manpower shortages, also flags disaster-relief dues to West Bengal.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Feb, 2026

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP urges probe into DoNER's fund underutilisation, implementation delays, and manpower shortages, also flags disaster-relief dues to West Bengal.

25 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

25 Feb, 2026

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

25 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

25 Feb, 2026

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

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

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

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

24 Feb, 2026

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

24 Feb, 2026

Governance

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

In PRAHAAR lies India's consolidated strategy for counterterrorism operations, Pg19

In PRAHAAR lies India's consolidated strategy for counterterrorism operations, Pg19

SEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16

SEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

How are Indian firms training LLMs?, Pg10

How are Indian firms training LLMs?, Pg10

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12

Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

MP flags underutilisation of funds meant for Northeast, seeks probe, Pg12

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

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