Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAir may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation17 Jan, 2026Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.17 Jan, 2026
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment17 Jan, 2026'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security17 Jan, 2026Govt blocks 242 illegal betting, gambling website links, Pg18Government intensifies crackdown, blocking 242 illegal betting websites to safeguard youth and prevent financial exploitation through online gambling platforms.17 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDevelop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development17 Jan, 2026Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.17 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy17 Jan, 2026SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.17 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPraveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Pg14Praveen Vashista, ex-Special Secretary, appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC following voluntary retirement; tenure set for four years.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability17 Jan, 2026Praveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Pg14Praveen Vashista, ex-Special Secretary, appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC following voluntary retirement; tenure set for four years.17 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 Jan, 2026Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.16 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesAfter objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges16 Jan, 2026After objectionable images row, Musk, Grok AI find out the limits to their free speech assertions, Pg21Musk's X restricts Grok AI after generating objectionable images, facing government scrutiny over IT Act violations and platform safeguards.16 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Jan, 2026SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.16 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthNSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21SEBI considers settling NSE co-location case for ₹1,387 Cr, potentially greenlighting long-awaited IPO after whistle-blower allegations.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth16 Jan, 2026NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21SEBI considers settling NSE co-location case for ₹1,387 Cr, potentially greenlighting long-awaited IPO after whistle-blower allegations.16 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPrivate property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Jan, 2026Private property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.16 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCall antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector16 Jan, 2026Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.16 Jan, 2026
Art FormsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFilm certification process is punishment, Pg12CBFC's film certification delays, censorship concerns, and legal battles spotlight need for Cinematograph Act reform and artistic freedom.Art FormsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors16 Jan, 2026Film certification process is punishment, Pg12CBFC's film certification delays, censorship concerns, and legal battles spotlight need for Cinematograph Act reform and artistic freedom.16 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsVerified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections16 Jan, 2026Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.16 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationNGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Jan, 2026NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.15 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWhy India needs a mentoring movement, Pg7India poised to launch national mentoring movement, bridging education-employment gap, empowering youth with skills and networks for success.Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 Jan, 2026Why India needs a mentoring movement, Pg7India poised to launch national mentoring movement, bridging education-employment gap, empowering youth with skills and networks for success.15 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoving on, Pg6CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 Jan, 2026Moving on, Pg6CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.15 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationHow new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Jan, 2026How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.15 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceGraft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance15 Jan, 2026Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.15 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityCyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security15 Jan, 2026Cyber fraud cases: MHA’s new SOP allows refund below Rs 50,000 without court order, Pg22MHA's new SOP expedites cyber fraud refunds below Rs 50,000 via NCRP, enhancing digital payment security and grievance redressal.15 Jan, 2026