Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 98% tap coverage, but usage and reliability lag, reveals government survey, raising functionality concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

31 Jan, 2026

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 98% tap coverage, but usage and reliability lag, reveals government survey, raising functionality concerns.

31 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

31 Jan, 2026

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Jan, 2026

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

31 Jan, 2026

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

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

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

31 Jan, 2026

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

31 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

31 Jan, 2026

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

31 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

31 Jan, 2026

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects (‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’), Pg13

CEA proposes easing green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects, allowing them in eco-sensitive zones to boost renewable energy storage capacity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

31 Jan, 2026

CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects (‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’), Pg13

CEA proposes easing green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects, allowing them in eco-sensitive zones to boost renewable energy storage capacity.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's FTAs with EU, UK, and Australia unlock $3.5 trillion market, but success hinges on domestic reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

31 Jan, 2026

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's FTAs with EU, UK, and Australia unlock $3.5 trillion market, but success hinges on domestic reforms.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's manufacturing sector poised for strategic growth via technology, R&D, and global value chain integration, enhancing competitiveness and indispensability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Jan, 2026

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's manufacturing sector poised for strategic growth via technology, R&D, and global value chain integration, enhancing competitiveness and indispensability.

31 Jan, 2026

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

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

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

30 Jan, 2026

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

30 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 Jan, 2026

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

30 Jan, 2026

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

30 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

30 Jan, 2026

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.

30 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

30 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

30 Jan, 2026

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Jan, 2026

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.

30 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

30 Jan, 2026

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.

30 Jan, 2026

Governance

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects (‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’), Pg13

CEA seeks to ease green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects (‘Environmental, forest-related clearances key reasons behind slow pace of PSP development’), Pg13

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

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