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

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

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 Accountability Right 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.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

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.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E 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.

10 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Important 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.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

10 Jan, 2026

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

RBI urges collaborative development of AI tools to combat rising digital fraud, focusing on mule account detection and pre-emptive measures.

10 Jan, 2026

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

Sebi proposes to simplify trading framework at stock exchanges, Pg15

SEBI proposes simplified trading framework, easing compliance and boosting flexibility for stock exchanges and commodity derivatives exchanges.

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

10 Jan, 2026

Sebi proposes to simplify trading framework at stock exchanges, Pg15

SEBI proposes simplified trading framework, easing compliance and boosting flexibility for stock exchanges and commodity derivatives exchanges.

10 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

9 Jan, 2026

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

Conditional ease, Pg10

CDSCO's new guidelines allow compounding minor drug violations, offering firms a chance to pay fines instead of facing prosecution.

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

9 Jan, 2026

Conditional ease, Pg10

CDSCO's new guidelines allow compounding minor drug violations, offering firms a chance to pay fines instead of facing prosecution.

9 Jan, 2026

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

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

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

9 Jan, 2026

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

Private sector to join monument conservation, ending ASI's sole mandate; 250 monuments listed for corporate adoption.

9 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CCI probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL & 25 others breached antitrust law, Pg15

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL, and 25 others guilty of antitrust violations for colluding on steel prices between 2015-2023.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

7 Jan, 2026

CCI probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL & 25 others breached antitrust law, Pg15

CCI finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL, and 25 others guilty of antitrust violations for colluding on steel prices between 2015-2023.

7 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of External State and Non State Actors

7 Jan, 2026

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's definition of terrorism has been ever-widening through incremental and bipartisan amendments, raising concerns about its misuse and impact on civil liberties.

7 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Air India crash investigation exposes lapses in transparency, safety protocols, and international cooperation, raising serious questions about India's aviation credibility.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Air India crash investigation exposes lapses in transparency, safety protocols, and international cooperation, raising serious questions about India's aviation credibility.

6 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC order, reinforcing judicial authority over tax levies on SEZ-generated power supplied domestically.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

6 Jan, 2026

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC order, reinforcing judicial authority over tax levies on SEZ-generated power supplied domestically.

6 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

5 Jan, 2026

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

5 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11

Statistics Ministry releases user guide for Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) to enhance data transparency and user engagement.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Jan, 2026

NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11

Statistics Ministry releases user guide for Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) to enhance data transparency and user engagement.

4 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jan, 2026

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.

3 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

31 Dec, 2025

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.

31 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8

UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

30 Dec, 2025

Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8

UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.

30 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5

PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

29 Dec, 2025

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5

PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.

29 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Analysis reveals BJP received disproportionate political funding via corporate donations and electoral trusts, raising concerns about fair electoral competition.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

29 Dec, 2025

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Analysis reveals BJP received disproportionate political funding via corporate donations and electoral trusts, raising concerns about fair electoral competition.

29 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

Jointly develop tools to combat digital fraud: RBI Governor, Pg15

Sebi proposes to simplify trading framework at stock exchanges, Pg15

Sebi proposes to simplify trading framework at stock exchanges, Pg15

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

​Conditional ease, Pg10

​Conditional ease, Pg10

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

As monument conservation opens up to pvt sector, ASI's sole mandate ends, Pg9

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

CCI probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL & 25 others breached antitrust law, Pg15

CCI probe finds Tata Steel, JSW Steel, SAIL & 25 others breached antitrust law, Pg15

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

UAPA's ever-widening definition of terrorism (The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments.), Pg13

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11

NSO releases user guide on non-agri sector data survey, Pg11

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1

Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8

Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

Political funding needs reform to protect democratic competition, Pg8

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