Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingWhy has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal Rearing8 Feb, 2026Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.8 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesRediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related Industries8 Feb, 2026Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.8 Feb, 2026
Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE GovernanceDIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE Governance8 Feb, 2026DIGITAL HEALTH'S NEW IDENTITY: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Pg4Delhi government transforms healthcare with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, issuing 1 crore ABHA IDs and digitizing OPD registrations.8 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability7 Feb, 2026Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.7 Feb, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector7 Feb, 2026'Eradication of stray dogs an impossible promise... ABC rules not a silver bullet', Pg18Expert warns against mass dog feeding, highlights ABC program limitations, and emphasizes coexistence for managing human-animal conflict effectively.7 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityDigital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber Security7 Feb, 2026Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.7 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRCentre lays down eligibility criteria for ‘deep tech’ start-ups in country, Pg10Centre defines 'deep tech' start-ups with relaxed norms, paving way for ₹1 lakh crore R&D investments and concessional financing.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR7 Feb, 2026Centre lays down eligibility criteria for ‘deep tech’ start-ups in country, Pg10Centre defines 'deep tech' start-ups with relaxed norms, paving way for ₹1 lakh crore R&D investments and concessional financing.7 Feb, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors7 Feb, 2026CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.7 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationDistressing regularity, Pg6Meghalaya mining tragedy exposes governance failures; urgent reforms needed to curb illegal rat-hole mining and protect vulnerable workers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Feb, 2026Distressing regularity, Pg6Meghalaya mining tragedy exposes governance failures; urgent reforms needed to curb illegal rat-hole mining and protect vulnerable workers.7 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Feb, 2026‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.7 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a Democracy6 Feb, 2026SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.6 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.6 Feb, 2026DISCOMs and the road ahead, Pg10DISCOMs witness financial turnaround with ₹2,701 crore PAT in FY25, driven by government schemes and improved efficiency.6 Feb, 2026
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyUPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyRole of Civil Services in a Democracy6 Feb, 2026UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants, Pg14UPSC tightens Civil Services Exam rules from 2026, restricts IPS and Group A service allottees from reappearing without resignation.6 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development6 Feb, 2026Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology, Pg11India urged to prioritize sodium-ion battery technology amidst lithium constraints, aiming for resilient energy storage and reduced import dependence.6 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFor drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth6 Feb, 2026For drivers, by drivers: How Bharat Taxi app hopes to be a game-changer, Pg4Bharat Taxi app launched as India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, promising zero commissions for drivers and reasonable customer pricing.6 Feb, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors6 Feb, 2026SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.6 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors6 Feb, 2026SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.6 Feb, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySubmit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy6 Feb, 2026Submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers: MHA reminds paramilitary forces, Pg2MHA urges CAPFs to expedite Group-A cadre review proposals following SC directive to address career stagnation and structural imbalances.6 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17Government doubles startup turnover limit to ₹200 crore and introduces 'Deep Tech Startup' recognition for cutting-edge technology firms.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth6 Feb, 2026Govt expands criteria to define startups, Pg17Government doubles startup turnover limit to ₹200 crore and introduces 'Deep Tech Startup' recognition for cutting-edge technology firms.6 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeFlush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday Life6 Feb, 2026Flush car door handles: China's ban, and the safety concerns, Pg15China bans flush car door handles from 2027 due to safety concerns after crashes and power failures.6 Feb, 2026