Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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

EC planning on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools, colleges, Pg11

Election Commission to revive 5 lakh Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide, focusing on poll-bound states to boost voter awareness among youth.

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

27 Mar, 2026

EC planning on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools, colleges, Pg11

Election Commission to revive 5 lakh Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide, focusing on poll-bound states to boost voter awareness among youth.

27 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

26 Mar, 2026

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

26 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8

CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Mar, 2026

When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8

CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.

25 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

25 Mar, 2026

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

25 Mar, 2026

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

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

24 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Mar, 2026

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

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

23 Mar, 2026

Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

23 Mar, 2026

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

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

22 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

20 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency, Pg6

Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

19 Mar, 2026

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency, Pg6

Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.

19 Mar, 2026

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

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

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

18 Mar, 2026

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

18 Mar, 2026

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

13 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

13 Mar, 2026

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

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

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

11 Mar, 2026

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

11 Mar, 2026

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

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

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

10 Mar, 2026

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

10 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

10 Mar, 2026

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

10 Mar, 2026

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

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

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

7 Mar, 2026

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

7 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

4 Mar, 2026

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

4 Mar, 2026