Governance Current Affairs for UPSC

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

15 Dec, 2025

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

15 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Dec, 2025

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.

15 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Dec, 2025

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

15 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15

Government plans PSB reforms: Mergers of smaller banks and stake dilution to boost growth capital and global competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

15 Dec, 2025

Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15

Government plans PSB reforms: Mergers of smaller banks and stake dilution to boost growth capital and global competitiveness.

15 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to replace UGC Act, empowering regulatory council with penalties, not grant-giving or fee regulation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

15 Dec, 2025

No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to replace UGC Act, empowering regulatory council with penalties, not grant-giving or fee regulation.

15 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

14 Dec, 2025

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.

14 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

14 Dec, 2025

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

14 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Medical device manufacturers oppose refurbished imports, citing threats to 'Make in India' and regulatory integrity, despite ongoing legal challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Dec, 2025

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Medical device manufacturers oppose refurbished imports, citing threats to 'Make in India' and regulatory integrity, despite ongoing legal challenges.

14 Dec, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

Assam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11

ICMR's ₹13.5 crore project selects Assam's 'Demow Model' to develop national strategy for preventing snakebite deaths across seven states.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

14 Dec, 2025

Assam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11

ICMR's ₹13.5 crore project selects Assam's 'Demow Model' to develop national strategy for preventing snakebite deaths across seven states.

14 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Thalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11

Thalassemia patients celebrate National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025, promising safer, standardized blood services and strict penalties for non-compliance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

14 Dec, 2025

Thalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11

Thalassemia patients celebrate National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025, promising safer, standardized blood services and strict penalties for non-compliance.

14 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10

Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 Dec, 2025

EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10

Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.

14 Dec, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Dec, 2025

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.

14 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

Income Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13

Income Tax Department identifies widespread fraudulent donation claims to unrecognized parties, prompting taxpayer advisories to curb tax evasion.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

14 Dec, 2025

Income Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13

Income Tax Department identifies widespread fraudulent donation claims to unrecognized parties, prompting taxpayer advisories to curb tax evasion.

14 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12

Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

13 Dec, 2025

‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12

Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.

13 Dec, 2025

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

Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11

Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.

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

13 Dec, 2025

Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11

Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.

13 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11

Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

13 Dec, 2025

Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11

Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).

13 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

13 Dec, 2025

Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10

Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.

13 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Dec, 2025

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.

13 Dec, 2025

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

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.

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

13 Dec, 2025

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.

13 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

13 Dec, 2025

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

13 Dec, 2025

Governance

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15

Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15

No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10

No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Assam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11

Assam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11

Thalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11

Thalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11

EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10

EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Income Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13

Income Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13

‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12

‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12

Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11

Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11

Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11

Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11

Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10

Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

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