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

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

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

2 Apr, 2026

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

2 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

2 Apr, 2026

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

2 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

1 Apr, 2026

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

1 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7

Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

1 Apr, 2026

An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7

Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.

1 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Apr, 2026

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

1 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

31 Mar, 2026

On the implications of euthanasia, Pg8

Supreme Court's euthanasia ruling sparks debate on ethics, autonomy, and potential misuse, balancing individual rights with societal values.

31 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

31 Mar, 2026

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

31 Mar, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

31 Mar, 2026

The continued pursuit of the perfect election, Pg6

Election Commission tackles '4M' challenges: Money, muscle, misinformation, MCC violations, ensuring fair polls across states and UTs.

31 Mar, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

31 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Changes in insolvency law will help save viable businesses: FM, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes IBC Amendment Bill 2025, streamlining insolvency resolution and empowering creditors for efficient business revival.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

31 Mar, 2026

Changes in insolvency law will help save viable businesses: FM, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes IBC Amendment Bill 2025, streamlining insolvency resolution and empowering creditors for efficient business revival.

31 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

30 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

30 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6

Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Mar, 2026

A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6

Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.

30 Mar, 2026

Constitutional Bodies Space Technology

Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview, Pg7

UPSC makes exception for Department of Space, excluding technical and administrative posts from its purview in 'national interest'.

Constitutional Bodies Space Technology

30 Mar, 2026

Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview, Pg7

UPSC makes exception for Department of Space, excluding technical and administrative posts from its purview in 'national interest'.

30 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Mar, 2026

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Mar, 2026

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices