Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
23 Jan, 2026

167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16

CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and Computers
23 Jan, 2026

Data protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance, Pg13

MeitY considers shortening Big Tech's compliance timeline for India's Data Protection Act to 12 months amid industry concerns.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
20 Jan, 2026

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jan, 2026

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

Delhi lags behind Noida and Alwar in achieving NCAP's PM10 reduction targets, exposing air pollution disparities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Jan, 2026

In Mohanlal case, how Kerala HC outlined liability in endorsements, Pg17

Kerala HC shields Mohanlal from liability in Manappuram case, clarifying the scope of endorser responsibility under consumer law.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
19 Jan, 2026

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
18 Jan, 2026

What happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission?, Pg11

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly during third stage, mirroring PSLV-C61 failure; investigation and public report withheld.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 Jan, 2026

Praveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner, Pg14

Praveen Vashista, ex-Special Secretary, appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in CVC following voluntary retirement; tenure set for four years.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
15 Jan, 2026

​Moving on, Pg6

CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
15 Jan, 2026

Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
14 Jan, 2026

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Supreme Court split over anti-corruption law's prior approval clause, Justice Nagarathna deems it 'unconstitutional', matter referred to larger bench.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
13 Jan, 2026

What do two PSLV mission failures in a row mean for ISRO?, Pg12

ISRO faces scrutiny after consecutive PSLV mission failures, raising concerns about transparency and quality control in India's space program.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
13 Jan, 2026

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceLand Reforms in India
13 Jan, 2026

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
13 Jan, 2026

Troubling repeat, Pg6

ISRO faces scrutiny after PSLV-C62 failure mirrors PSLV-C61, raising concerns about quality assurance and transparency in failure analysis.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
12 Jan, 2026

Arbitration Council of India yet to be constituted, Pg10

Arbitration Council of India's formation delayed for six years, hindering institutional arbitration and India's rise as global arbitration hub.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
10 Jan, 2026

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
10 Jan, 2026

All candidates will have to undergo face authentication at exam venues, says UPSC, Pg8

UPSC mandates face authentication for all candidates using AI, following successful pilot project to enhance exam integrity and security.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Jan, 2026

The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity, Pg6

Phaltan case highlights victim's dignity violation; questions raised on administrative failure and societal mindset despite legal safeguards for women.

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