Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Investment Models Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

RDI Fund 'Conflict Of Interest' Policy Protected By Stringent Safeguards To Ensure Protection Of Taxpayers Money And Private Capital

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes stringent safeguards for the RDI Fund, protecting taxpayer money and private capital while accelerating R&D investment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Investment Models Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

20 Aug, 2026

RDI Fund 'Conflict Of Interest' Policy Protected By Stringent Safeguards To Ensure Protection Of Taxpayers Money And Private Capital

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes stringent safeguards for the RDI Fund, protecting taxpayer money and private capital while accelerating R&D investment.

20 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM-CARES Fund faces scrutiny as donations drop and utilization remains abysmal, raising transparency concerns over delayed financial statements and unexplained refunds.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

19 Aug, 2026

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM-CARES Fund faces scrutiny as donations drop and utilization remains abysmal, raising transparency concerns over delayed financial statements and unexplained refunds.

19 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Black Money In Elections Hampers Democracy, Says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes black money's threat to democracy, directing EC and state agencies to ensure timely investigation and reporting of electoral seizures.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Aug, 2026

Black Money In Elections Hampers Democracy, Says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes black money's threat to democracy, directing EC and state agencies to ensure timely investigation and reporting of electoral seizures.

18 Aug, 2026

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

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Supreme Court report reveals 326 MPs, including 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members, face criminal cases, highlighting political criminalization.

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

18 Aug, 2026

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Supreme Court report reveals 326 MPs, including 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members, face criminal cases, highlighting political criminalization.

18 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2026

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.

18 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Aug, 2026

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Government eases tender eligibility for domestic consulting firms, promoting competition and reducing reliance on multinational giants in public procurement processes.

16 Aug, 2026

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

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit reveals Green India Mission's massive 90%+ shortfall in forest cover targets, citing inadequate funding, poor coordination, and weak monitoring.

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

16 Aug, 2026

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit reveals Green India Mission's massive 90%+ shortfall in forest cover targets, citing inadequate funding, poor coordination, and weak monitoring.

16 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

15 Aug, 2026

Internet unbound, Pg10

Union government summons Meta, pressuring it to suppress protest content, sparking fears of internet censorship and undermining democratic free speech in India.

15 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 Aug, 2026

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill referred to JPC, sparking debate on parliamentary committees' power to influence legislation amidst declining scrutiny of bills.

14 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

14 Aug, 2026

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

NEET protests expose India's internet governance crisis, highlighting issues with shutdowns, app bans, and surveillance, demanding urgent IT Act and DPDP Act reforms.

14 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 Aug, 2026

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session records historic low productivity with minimal debate on Bills, sparking blame game between government and united Opposition over legislative disruptions.

14 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Supreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies BNSS Section 187(2), allowing police custody in parts up to 15 days within 40 or 60 days, and limits advocate presence during interrogation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Aug, 2026

Supreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies BNSS Section 187(2), allowing police custody in parts up to 15 days within 40 or 60 days, and limits advocate presence during interrogation.

13 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance IT and Computers

Parliament Question: Strengthening of CPGRAMS

Government strengthens CPGRAMS with AI, mobile apps, and reduced disposal timelines, enhancing public grievance redressal and transparency.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance IT and Computers

13 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Strengthening of CPGRAMS

Government strengthens CPGRAMS with AI, mobile apps, and reduced disposal timelines, enhancing public grievance redressal and transparency.

13 Aug, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

RLB Grants Recommended by Sixteenth Finance Commission

Sixteenth Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35 lakh crore grants for Rural Local Bodies, detailing tied/untied funds and government's e-governance initiatives for financial self-reliance and transparency.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

13 Aug, 2026

RLB Grants Recommended by Sixteenth Finance Commission

Sixteenth Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35 lakh crore grants for Rural Local Bodies, detailing tied/untied funds and government's e-governance initiatives for financial self-reliance and transparency.

13 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

12 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.

12 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Ten Years Later, Looking Back And Ahead At A True GeM, Pg11

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrates 10 years, revolutionizing public procurement by enhancing transparency, empowering MSMEs, and driving economic growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

11 Aug, 2026

Ten Years Later, Looking Back And Ahead At A True GeM, Pg11

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrates 10 years, revolutionizing public procurement by enhancing transparency, empowering MSMEs, and driving economic growth towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

11 Aug, 2026

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

Case For Consensus, Pg6

Amidst parliamentary stalemate, article urges government and opposition to build consensus on crucial delimitation proposals for national unity and democratic health.

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

11 Aug, 2026

Case For Consensus, Pg6

Amidst parliamentary stalemate, article urges government and opposition to build consensus on crucial delimitation proposals for national unity and democratic health.

11 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PAIMANA: Strengthening Data-Driven Infrastructure Governance

MoSPI's PAIMANA platform revolutionizes infrastructure project monitoring and performance tracking, enabling data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking for national development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Aug, 2026

PAIMANA: Strengthening Data-Driven Infrastructure Governance

MoSPI's PAIMANA platform revolutionizes infrastructure project monitoring and performance tracking, enabling data-driven governance and evidence-based policymaking for national development.

11 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Accountability and Ethical Governance

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Investigation reveals significant conflict of interest in government's deep-tech R&D fund, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability in fund allocation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Aug, 2026

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Investigation reveals significant conflict of interest in government's deep-tech R&D fund, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability in fund allocation.

10 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

CPGRAMS transforms public grievance redressal through digital innovation, AI, and citizen-centric reforms, ensuring accountability and transparency across government.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

10 Aug, 2026

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

CPGRAMS transforms public grievance redressal through digital innovation, AI, and citizen-centric reforms, ensuring accountability and transparency across government.

10 Aug, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

RDI Fund 'Conflict Of Interest' Policy Protected By Stringent Safeguards To Ensure Protection Of Taxpayers Money And Private Capital

RDI Fund 'Conflict Of Interest' Policy Protected By Stringent Safeguards To Ensure Protection Of Taxpayers Money And Private Capital

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

PM CARES donations have dropped, and utilisation is abysmal, Pg7

Black Money In Elections Hampers Democracy, Says SC, Pg10

Black Money In Elections Hampers Democracy, Says SC, Pg10

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Number of MPs Who Have Criminal Cases Against Them, Pg8

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

Govt seeks to ease entry norms for domestic consulting firms in tenders, Pg11

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

Internet unbound, Pg10

Internet unbound, Pg10

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

FCRA Bill: Can Joint Parliamentary Committees affect the course of legislation?, Pg18

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

Shutdowns, App Bans Show Crisis of Internet Governance, Pg12

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Monsoon Session sees multiple lows in Parliament productivity, Pg15

Supreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies scope of police custody under BNSS, Pg8

Parliament Question: Strengthening of CPGRAMS

Parliament Question: Strengthening of CPGRAMS

RLB Grants Recommended by Sixteenth Finance Commission

RLB Grants Recommended by Sixteenth Finance Commission

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Ten Years Later, Looking Back And Ahead At A True GeM, Pg11

Ten Years Later, Looking Back And Ahead At A True GeM, Pg11

Case For Consensus, Pg6

Case For Consensus, Pg6

PAIMANA: Strengthening Data-Driven Infrastructure Governance

PAIMANA: Strengthening Data-Driven Infrastructure Governance

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Trust Is Key, Tech Fund Needs More Guardrails, Pg12

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

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