Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAt half-way mark, as BLOs struggle against deadline, 16% forms digitised, Pg3Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces challenges as digitisation lags, BLOs struggle with deadlines, and suicides raise concerns about work pressure.Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy20 Nov, 2025At half-way mark, as BLOs struggle against deadline, 16% forms digitised, Pg3Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces challenges as digitisation lags, BLOs struggle with deadlines, and suicides raise concerns about work pressure.20 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCentre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector19 Nov, 2025Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.19 Nov, 2025
E GovernancePublic Distribution SystemScience and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernancePublic Distribution SystemScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCentre rolls out initiatives to improve PDS operations; AI platform to get feedback, Pg11Government modernizes PDS with AI-driven feedback platform 'ASHA', ERP system 'Bhandaran 360', and 'Smart EXIM' for efficient distribution.E GovernancePublic Distribution SystemScience and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernancePublic Distribution SystemScience and Technology in Everyday Life19 Nov, 2025Centre rolls out initiatives to improve PDS operations; AI platform to get feedback, Pg11Government modernizes PDS with AI-driven feedback platform 'ASHA', ERP system 'Bhandaran 360', and 'Smart EXIM' for efficient distribution.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and ComputersSeparate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and Computers19 Nov, 2025Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges19 Nov, 2025Govt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRWhat changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR19 Nov, 2025What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesCentre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices19 Nov, 2025Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.19 Nov, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityUnpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability19 Nov, 2025Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.19 Nov, 2025
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 DegradationIndia's climate action plan for 2035 to be out by year-end: Environment Minister, Pg8India to unveil ambitious 2035 climate action plan (NDCs) by year-end, exceeding previous targets, Environment Minister announces at COP30.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 Degradation19 Nov, 2025India's climate action plan for 2035 to be out by year-end: Environment Minister, Pg8India to unveil ambitious 2035 climate action plan (NDCs) by year-end, exceeding previous targets, Environment Minister announces at COP30.19 Nov, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPresident calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors19 Nov, 2025President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.19 Nov, 2025
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentSBI chief pitches for national financial grid, Pg17SBI Chairman proposes national financial grid integrating credit bureaus, UPI, e-KYC, and lending interfaces for enhanced efficiency and fraud prevention.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment19 Nov, 2025SBI chief pitches for national financial grid, Pg17SBI Chairman proposes national financial grid integrating credit bureaus, UPI, e-KYC, and lending interfaces for enhanced efficiency and fraud prevention.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyQCO rollbacks underway, Commerce Ministry weighs quick response to dumping concerns, Pg17Commerce Ministry strengthens anti-dumping measures amid QCO rollbacks and rising import concerns due to US-China trade dynamics.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy19 Nov, 2025QCO rollbacks underway, Commerce Ministry weighs quick response to dumping concerns, Pg17Commerce Ministry strengthens anti-dumping measures amid QCO rollbacks and rising import concerns due to US-China trade dynamics.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesCrop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices19 Nov, 2025Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionTo clean up crypto, raise the guardrails, Pg10Crypto exchanges face scrutiny as havens for money laundering; India investigates 27 exchanges for illicit activities, seeks regulatory clarity.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention19 Nov, 2025To clean up crypto, raise the guardrails, Pg10Crypto exchanges face scrutiny as havens for money laundering; India investigates 27 exchanges for illicit activities, seeks regulatory clarity.19 Nov, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationOver 1,500 polluting units shut in NCR: CAQM, Pg3NCR pollution crackdown: 1,515 industries, construction sites shut down; IIT Kanpur to re-examine emission standards.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Nov, 2025Over 1,500 polluting units shut in NCR: CAQM, Pg3NCR pollution crackdown: 1,515 industries, construction sites shut down; IIT Kanpur to re-examine emission standards.18 Nov, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationHow China dealt with air pollution, lessons for India, Pg19China's battle against air pollution offers India crucial lessons in policy implementation, technology adoption, and governance for cleaner skies.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Nov, 2025How China dealt with air pollution, lessons for India, Pg19China's battle against air pollution offers India crucial lessons in policy implementation, technology adoption, and governance for cleaner skies.18 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia’s TB successes — and the long road ahead, Pg12India combats TB: 27 lakh cases recorded in 2024, showing improved detection but challenges remain for 2025 elimination target.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector18 Nov, 2025India’s TB successes — and the long road ahead, Pg12India combats TB: 27 lakh cases recorded in 2024, showing improved detection but challenges remain for 2025 elimination target.18 Nov, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsThe trajectory of anti-rape laws in India, Pg10Landmark Mathura rape case (1972) triggered legal reforms, strengthening anti-rape laws and women's rights in India.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections18 Nov, 2025The trajectory of anti-rape laws in India, Pg10Landmark Mathura rape case (1972) triggered legal reforms, strengthening anti-rape laws and women's rights in India.18 Nov, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCentre reviewing SC ruling on forest laws and tribal housing, says Minister, Pg14Centre reviews SC ruling on Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA) conflict impacting tribal housing schemes.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections18 Nov, 2025Centre reviewing SC ruling on forest laws and tribal housing, says Minister, Pg14Centre reviews SC ruling on Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA) conflict impacting tribal housing schemes.18 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCentre hikes print ad rates by 26% to offer ‘revenue support’, Pg14Government increases print advertisement rates by 26% to bolster media viability amidst rising costs and digital competition.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors18 Nov, 2025Centre hikes print ad rates by 26% to offer ‘revenue support’, Pg14Government increases print advertisement rates by 26% to bolster media viability amidst rising costs and digital competition.18 Nov, 2025