Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

6 Feb, 2026

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Budget 2026 marred by retrospective tax on SGBs, raising concerns about investor confidence and policy consistency despite positive reforms.

6 Feb, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Feb, 2026

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

5 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Number of Himalayan peaks opened up for mountaineering, Pg8

India opens 83 Himalayan peaks for mountaineering, waiving expedition fees to boost tourism and adventure sports in the region.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

5 Feb, 2026

Number of Himalayan peaks opened up for mountaineering, Pg8

India opens 83 Himalayan peaks for mountaineering, waiving expedition fees to boost tourism and adventure sports in the region.

5 Feb, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Will notify questions on caste for Census as per norms: govt., Pg11

Government to include caste-based questions in Census 2027's second phase, addressing demands from states like Tamil Nadu.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

5 Feb, 2026

Will notify questions on caste for Census as per norms: govt., Pg11

Government to include caste-based questions in Census 2027's second phase, addressing demands from states like Tamil Nadu.

5 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum?, Pg8

Supreme Court questions Meta's data practices, hinting at potential restrictions on WhatsApp data sharing due to privacy concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

5 Feb, 2026

Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum?, Pg8

Supreme Court questions Meta's data practices, hinting at potential restrictions on WhatsApp data sharing due to privacy concerns.

5 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Issues surrounding UGC regulations, Pg8

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 regulations on equity in higher education, citing ambiguity and potential misuse concerning caste-based discrimination.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

5 Feb, 2026

Issues surrounding UGC regulations, Pg8

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 regulations on equity in higher education, citing ambiguity and potential misuse concerning caste-based discrimination.

5 Feb, 2026

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

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

CCI probes IndiGo for allegedly abusing dominant position during December flight cancellations, potentially creating artificial scarcity and inflating prices.

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

5 Feb, 2026

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

CCI probes IndiGo for allegedly abusing dominant position during December flight cancellations, potentially creating artificial scarcity and inflating prices.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Centre flags IBC misuse to Supreme Court amid concerns over RADAG asset sales below valuation, raising fraud allegations.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Centre flags IBC misuse to Supreme Court amid concerns over RADAG asset sales below valuation, raising fraud allegations.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Sports Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses, Pg20

Sports Ministry mandates oversight at international events after India Open criticism to bolster 2036 Olympics bid.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Sports Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses, Pg20

Sports Ministry mandates oversight at international events after India Open criticism to bolster 2036 Olympics bid.

5 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Feb, 2026

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

4 Feb, 2026

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

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

Debate intensifies over MPLADS scheme's efficacy after misuse allegations; data shows high utilization, transparency concerns persist.

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

4 Feb, 2026

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

Debate intensifies over MPLADS scheme's efficacy after misuse allegations; data shows high utilization, transparency concerns persist.

4 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Investment Models Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications, Pg8

AI investment shifts towards applications, promising profitability; infrastructure investments decline amid regulatory concerns and market evolution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Investment Models Science and Technology in Everyday Life

4 Feb, 2026

AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications, Pg8

AI investment shifts towards applications, promising profitability; infrastructure investments decline amid regulatory concerns and market evolution.

4 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

Naxal-affected districts drastically reduced from 126 to 8 by December 2025; LWE violence declines 88% since 2010.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 Feb, 2026

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

Naxal-affected districts drastically reduced from 126 to 8 by December 2025; LWE violence declines 88% since 2010.

4 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 Feb, 2026

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

4 Feb, 2026

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

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Delhi fails to utilize National Clean Air Programme funds effectively, spending only 14% of allocated Rs 99.77 crore since 2019.

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

4 Feb, 2026

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Delhi fails to utilize National Clean Air Programme funds effectively, spending only 14% of allocated Rs 99.77 crore since 2019.

4 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

Delhi HC examines legality of ART Act's ban on frozen embryo donation, questioning ethical and constitutional validity.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

4 Feb, 2026

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

Delhi HC examines legality of ART Act's ban on frozen embryo donation, questioning ethical and constitutional validity.

4 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Feb, 2026

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

4 Feb, 2026

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

4 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

3 Feb, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

3 Feb, 2026

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

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.

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

3 Feb, 2026

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.

3 Feb, 2026

Governance

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

The Budget has delivered a googly—the retrospective tax (Excluding the retrospective tax, Budget 2026 is a very good example of good policy-making. Major policies were announced before the Budget. Income tax reform was announced last year, GST re..., Pg12

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Number of Himalayan peaks opened up for mountaineering, Pg8

Number of Himalayan peaks opened up for mountaineering, Pg8

Will notify questions on caste for Census as per norms: govt., Pg11

Will notify questions on caste for Census as per norms: govt., Pg11

Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum?, Pg8

Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum?, Pg8

Issues surrounding UGC regulations, Pg8

Issues surrounding UGC regulations, Pg8

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

CCI orders probe into IndiGo's operational meltdown in Dec, Pg9

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Bankruptcy code being misused by firms facing insolvency, govt tells apex court, Pg9

Sports Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses, Pg20

Sports Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses, Pg20

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications, Pg8

AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications, Pg8

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8: Govt, Pg8

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14

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