Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAge rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges27 Jan, 2026Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.27 Jan, 2026
Art FormsLiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsLiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsNation honours 131 personalities with Padma awards, Pg1Central Government announces Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 individuals across diverse fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.Art FormsLiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsLiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors26 Jan, 2026Nation honours 131 personalities with Padma awards, Pg1Central Government announces Padma Awards 2026, honouring 131 individuals across diverse fields for their exceptional contributions to the nation.26 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyShubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace TechnologyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology26 Jan, 2026Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.26 Jan, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBigger schools, better futures, Pg11India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector26 Jan, 2026Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.26 Jan, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCan India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector25 Jan, 2026Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.25 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceHome Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12Home Ministry's Republic Day tableau to spotlight new criminal laws, emphasizing technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system with e-Sakshya for digital evidence.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance25 Jan, 2026Home Ministry’s tableau to showcase new criminal laws, Pg12Home Ministry's Republic Day tableau to spotlight new criminal laws, emphasizing technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system with e-Sakshya for digital evidence.25 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCentre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy25 Jan, 2026Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.25 Jan, 2026
The Freedom StruggleStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceThe Freedom StruggleStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceCJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.The Freedom StruggleStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceThe Freedom StruggleStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance25 Jan, 2026CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.25 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Ambitious scheme to spur next-generation battery manufacturing in India hits hurdle, Pg10ACC-PLI scheme faces hurdles: visa delays, local manufacturing mandates, and tech gaps threaten battery production goals by 2026.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Jan, 2026Ambitious scheme to spur next-generation battery manufacturing in India hits hurdle, Pg10ACC-PLI scheme faces hurdles: visa delays, local manufacturing mandates, and tech gaps threaten battery production goals by 2026.24 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors‘Jurisdictional changes not allowed ahead of Census’, Pg8Home Secretary directs states to freeze jurisdictional changes until March 2027 for Census 2027, ensuring data accuracy and administrative stability.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors24 Jan, 2026‘Jurisdictional changes not allowed ahead of Census’, Pg8Home Secretary directs states to freeze jurisdictional changes until March 2027 for Census 2027, ensuring data accuracy and administrative stability.24 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsRight to dignity, Pg6ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections24 Jan, 2026Right to dignity, Pg6ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.24 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceComing this year: Foundational Census phase seeking data on internet use & more, Pg18India's 2026 Census to include digital data collection, self-enumeration, and caste enumeration after a six-year delay.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance24 Jan, 2026Coming this year: Foundational Census phase seeking data on internet use & more, Pg18India's 2026 Census to include digital data collection, self-enumeration, and caste enumeration after a six-year delay.24 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology24 Jan, 2026‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.24 Jan, 2026
Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability23 Jan, 2026167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.23 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceQuestionnaire for first phase of Census notified, Pg14Census 2027: 33 questions notified for first phase focusing on housing, household amenities, and digital data collection.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance23 Jan, 2026Questionnaire for first phase of Census notified, Pg14Census 2027: 33 questions notified for first phase focusing on housing, household amenities, and digital data collection.23 Jan, 2026
E GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaECI launches new app, CEC offers other countries help to develop similar platform, Pg6ECI launches ECINet app integrating 40+ voter and election official tools; offers platform development assistance to other nations.E GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora23 Jan, 2026ECI launches new app, CEC offers other countries help to develop similar platform, Pg6ECI launches ECINet app integrating 40+ voter and election official tools; offers platform development assistance to other nations.23 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUsage of LPG, smartphones among details to be sought during census, Pg6RGI notifies 33 items for Census 2027, including LPG/PNG usage, smartphone access, and housing materials, enhancing data-driven governance.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors23 Jan, 2026Usage of LPG, smartphones among details to be sought during census, Pg6RGI notifies 33 items for Census 2027, including LPG/PNG usage, smartphone access, and housing materials, enhancing data-driven governance.23 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityCabinet nod to new food security policy, Pg3Delhi's new 'Food Security Rules, 2025' targets fair PDS via district committees, prioritising the neediest and weeding out ineligibles.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security23 Jan, 2026Cabinet nod to new food security policy, Pg3Delhi's new 'Food Security Rules, 2025' targets fair PDS via district committees, prioritising the neediest and weeding out ineligibles.23 Jan, 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 DevelopmentDraft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules, Pg13Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 prioritizes nuclear energy, automatic tariff revisions, and cross-subsidy exemptions to boost power sector.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 Development23 Jan, 2026Draft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules, Pg13Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 prioritizes nuclear energy, automatic tariff revisions, and cross-subsidy exemptions to boost power sector.23 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersData protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance, Pg13MeitY considers shortening Big Tech's compliance timeline for India's Data Protection Act to 12 months amid industry concerns.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and Computers23 Jan, 2026Data protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance, Pg13MeitY considers shortening Big Tech's compliance timeline for India's Data Protection Act to 12 months amid industry concerns.23 Jan, 2026