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

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

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

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

1 Mar, 2026

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

1 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal, others in excise policy case, slams CBI probe as 'abuse' and recommends action against IO.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

28 Feb, 2026

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal, others in excise policy case, slams CBI probe as 'abuse' and recommends action against IO.

28 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation, Pg6

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation after recent crashes, mandating safety disclosures and performance rankings for non-scheduled operators.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Feb, 2026

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation, Pg6

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation after recent crashes, mandating safety disclosures and performance rankings for non-scheduled operators.

28 Feb, 2026

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

DGCA revises norms for air tickets, extends cancellation window, Pg1

DGCA enhances passenger rights: Extends free cancellation window to 48 hours and mandates airline refund responsibility.

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

27 Feb, 2026

DGCA revises norms for air tickets, extends cancellation window, Pg1

DGCA enhances passenger rights: Extends free cancellation window to 48 hours and mandates airline refund responsibility.

27 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Feb, 2026

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

27 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

26 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

25 Feb, 2026

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

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

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

CBDT recovers ₹14,601 crore in taxes from undisclosed offshore investments exposed by Panama, Paradise, and Pandora Papers investigations.

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

24 Feb, 2026

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

CBDT recovers ₹14,601 crore in taxes from undisclosed offshore investments exposed by Panama, Paradise, and Pandora Papers investigations.

24 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Notice to 6 e-commerce firms for wireless devices sale, Pg16

CCPA issues notices to six e-commerce platforms for illegally listing restricted drone and GPS jammers, violating consumer protection laws.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

21 Feb, 2026

Notice to 6 e-commerce firms for wireless devices sale, Pg16

CCPA issues notices to six e-commerce platforms for illegally listing restricted drone and GPS jammers, violating consumer protection laws.

21 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Feb, 2026

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

20 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Digital Personal Data Protection Act amendment undermines Right to Information, hindering transparency and citizen empowerment in the digital age.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

19 Feb, 2026

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Digital Personal Data Protection Act amendment undermines Right to Information, hindering transparency and citizen empowerment in the digital age.

19 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Data law: SC to examine privacy, public interest & press freedom, Pg4

Supreme Court to examine Digital Personal Data Protection Act's impact on privacy, RTI, press freedom, and potential state overreach.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Feb, 2026

Data law: SC to examine privacy, public interest & press freedom, Pg4

Supreme Court to examine Digital Personal Data Protection Act's impact on privacy, RTI, press freedom, and potential state overreach.

18 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

17 Feb, 2026

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

17 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’, Pg6

Article advocates for 'Indian Scientific Service' to integrate scientific expertise into policymaking by creating specialized cadre within government.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

16 Feb, 2026

Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’, Pg6

Article advocates for 'Indian Scientific Service' to integrate scientific expertise into policymaking by creating specialized cadre within government.

16 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

'AI debate has moved from use to accountability... that is progress', Pg9

AI's healthcare potential in developing nations hinges on accountability, data ownership, and addressing biases for equitable access and improved health literacy.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

16 Feb, 2026

'AI debate has moved from use to accountability... that is progress', Pg9

AI's healthcare potential in developing nations hinges on accountability, data ownership, and addressing biases for equitable access and improved health literacy.

16 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

SC to review plea challenging data protection law, alleging it weakens RTI and shields state from scrutiny.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

15 Feb, 2026

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

SC to review plea challenging data protection law, alleging it weakens RTI and shields state from scrutiny.

15 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

12 Feb, 2026

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

12 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

11 Feb, 2026

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

11 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process, Pg6

India assumes Kimberley Process chair for 2026, aiming to broaden scope to include human rights and digital certification.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

10 Feb, 2026

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process, Pg6

India assumes Kimberley Process chair for 2026, aiming to broaden scope to include human rights and digital certification.

10 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation, Pg6

DGCA tightens oversight on charter aviation, Pg6

DGCA revises norms for air tickets, extends cancellation window, Pg1

DGCA revises norms for air tickets, extends cancellation window, Pg1

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

Notice to 6 e-commerce firms for wireless devices sale, Pg16

Notice to 6 e-commerce firms for wireless devices sale, Pg16

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Can't have AI Impact if you shrink right to information, Pg15

Data law: SC to examine privacy, public interest & press freedom, Pg4

Data law: SC to examine privacy, public interest & press freedom, Pg4

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’, Pg6

Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’, Pg6

'AI debate has moved from use to accountability... that is progress', Pg9

'AI debate has moved from use to accountability... that is progress', Pg9

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

SC to hear plea accusing new data protection law of ‘weaponising’ right to privacy and ‘disarming’ RTI, Pg8

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process, Pg6

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process, Pg6

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