Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

Supreme Court split over mandatory sanction for prosecuting public servants under anti-corruption law, raising constitutional questions and referral to larger bench.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

14 Jan, 2026

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

Supreme Court split over mandatory sanction for prosecuting public servants under anti-corruption law, raising constitutional questions and referral to larger bench.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Government considers requiring smartphone makers to disclose source code, raising security and privacy concerns amidst transparency debates and industry pushback.

14 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

14 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Supreme Court split over anti-corruption law's prior approval clause, Justice Nagarathna deems it 'unconstitutional', matter referred to larger bench.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

14 Jan, 2026

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Supreme Court split over anti-corruption law's prior approval clause, Justice Nagarathna deems it 'unconstitutional', matter referred to larger bench.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jan, 2026

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Jan, 2026

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

14 Jan, 2026

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Centre forms panel to examine 'digital arrests' following SC concerns; seeks to identify gaps and suggest corrective measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

14 Jan, 2026

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry directs DGPs to standardize event protocols, defining organizer responsibilities for crowd control and emergency response after recent tragedies.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

ISRO faces scrutiny after consecutive PSLV mission failures, raising concerns about transparency and quality control in India's space program.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

13 Jan, 2026

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

ISRO faces scrutiny after consecutive PSLV mission failures, raising concerns about transparency and quality control in India's space program.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

13 Jan, 2026

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

13 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

13 Jan, 2026

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector E Governance

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector E Governance

13 Jan, 2026

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

13 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

Troubling repeat, Pg6

ISRO faces scrutiny after PSLV-C62 failure mirrors PSLV-C61, raising concerns about quality assurance and transparency in failure analysis.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

13 Jan, 2026

Troubling repeat, Pg6

ISRO faces scrutiny after PSLV-C62 failure mirrors PSLV-C61, raising concerns about quality assurance and transparency in failure analysis.

13 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Cuts and ratings, Pg6

Controversies over Tamil films' certification highlight need for CBFC reforms, transparency, and clearer timelines to safeguard creative expression.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Jan, 2026

Cuts and ratings, Pg6

Controversies over Tamil films' certification highlight need for CBFC reforms, transparency, and clearer timelines to safeguard creative expression.

13 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Jan, 2026

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

13 Jan, 2026

Governance

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Is the government seeking phones’ source code?, Pg10

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Panel on digital arrests formed; DoT, RBI gave detailed inputs: Centre to SC, Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Home Ministry asks DGPs to standardise protocol for events drawing large crowds (Police chiefs told to clearly define responsibilities for event organisers, maintain detailed arrangement record), Pg10

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Troubling repeat, Pg6

Troubling repeat, Pg6

Cuts and ratings, Pg6

Cuts and ratings, Pg6

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

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