Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceUIDAI to expand full-service Aadhaar centres to 473 by September: CEO, Pg12UIDAI to expand Aadhaar centers to 473 by 2026, prioritizes field verification to curb illegal immigration concerns.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance27 Dec, 2025UIDAI to expand full-service Aadhaar centres to 473 by September: CEO, Pg12UIDAI to expand Aadhaar centers to 473 by 2026, prioritizes field verification to curb illegal immigration concerns.27 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInvestment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInvestment ModelsHealth care does not need the PPP route, Pg8Andhra Pradesh's PPP model for medical colleges faces criticism over privatization concerns, equitable access, and potential risks to public health system.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInvestment ModelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInvestment Models27 Dec, 2025Health care does not need the PPP route, Pg8Andhra Pradesh's PPP model for medical colleges faces criticism over privatization concerns, equitable access, and potential risks to public health system.27 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGates and windows, Pg8Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over potential voter exclusion due to systemic flaws and administrative gatekeeping.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors27 Dec, 2025Gates and windows, Pg8Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over potential voter exclusion due to systemic flaws and administrative gatekeeping.27 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections26 Dec, 2025FSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.26 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDoping menace, Pg8India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections26 Dec, 2025Doping menace, Pg8India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.26 Dec, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsThe urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems, Pg8Urban planning must prioritize inclusivity, addressing linguistic and cultural barriers to ensure equitable access and belonging for all residents.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors26 Dec, 2025The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems, Pg8Urban planning must prioritize inclusivity, addressing linguistic and cultural barriers to ensure equitable access and belonging for all residents.26 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityHigher education bill frees our universities, Pg9VBSA Bill 2025 aims to unify higher education regulators, enhance autonomy, and shift focus to outcome-based evaluation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability26 Dec, 2025Higher education bill frees our universities, Pg9VBSA Bill 2025 aims to unify higher education regulators, enhance autonomy, and shift focus to outcome-based evaluation.26 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsDonors should be anonymous, Pg9Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds26 Dec, 2025Donors should be anonymous, Pg9Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.26 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasWhat is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas25 Dec, 2025What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.25 Dec, 2025
Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAn attack on progressive cinema, Pg11Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsArt FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors25 Dec, 2025An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.25 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsNew labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections25 Dec, 2025New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.25 Dec, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGreen washing, Pg10Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation25 Dec, 2025Green washing, Pg10Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.25 Dec, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationMagnetic moment, Pg10India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation25 Dec, 2025Magnetic moment, Pg10India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.25 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsThe deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections25 Dec, 2025The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.25 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas24 Dec, 2025India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon, Pg1India to unveil first anti-terror policy addressing digital radicalization, open border misuse, and foreign-funded conversion networks.24 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsThe VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections24 Dec, 2025The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.24 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIn MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections24 Dec, 2025In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.24 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceCookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE Governance24 Dec, 2025Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.24 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceAs complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance24 Dec, 2025As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.24 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesNew jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices24 Dec, 2025New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.24 Dec, 2025