Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPresident Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections22 Dec, 2025President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.22 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBig donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability22 Dec, 2025Big donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.22 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWill new Act aid India’s nuclear development?, Pg12SHANTI Act enacted to boost private investment in nuclear energy by easing supplier liability and revising compensation for nuclear accidents.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development21 Dec, 2025Will new Act aid India’s nuclear development?, Pg12SHANTI Act enacted to boost private investment in nuclear energy by easing supplier liability and revising compensation for nuclear accidents.21 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.U.S. wants India’s nuclear norms globally aligned, Pg1U.S. law pushes India to align nuclear liability norms with global standards post SHANTI Bill passage, raising opposition concerns.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Dec, 2025U.S. wants India’s nuclear norms globally aligned, Pg1U.S. law pushes India to align nuclear liability norms with global standards post SHANTI Bill passage, raising opposition concerns.21 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWhy does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections21 Dec, 2025Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.21 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.House panel seeks reports from DGCA, others on flight crisis, Pg9Parliament's PAC demands reports from DGCA and aviation stakeholders regarding recent flight disruptions and User Development Fee calculation controversies.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Dec, 2025House panel seeks reports from DGCA, others on flight crisis, Pg9Parliament's PAC demands reports from DGCA and aviation stakeholders regarding recent flight disruptions and User Development Fee calculation controversies.21 Dec, 2025
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationParliament and State LegislaturesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationParliament and State LegislaturesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentUnder PM Nehru, India's first Atomic Energy Act, Pg14Nehru's 1948 Atomic Energy Act: Centralized control, spurred debate on state monopoly versus private participation, and prioritized mineral preservation.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationParliament and State LegislaturesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationParliament and State LegislaturesIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development21 Dec, 2025Under PM Nehru, India's first Atomic Energy Act, Pg14Nehru's 1948 Atomic Energy Act: Centralized control, spurred debate on state monopoly versus private participation, and prioritized mineral preservation.21 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAfter SC junks poll bonds, trusts' funding to political parties triples, Pg1Post-Electoral Bond Scrapping, BJP Dominates Political Funding via Trusts, Receiving 82% of Rs 3,811 Crore in 2024-25.Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability21 Dec, 2025After SC junks poll bonds, trusts' funding to political parties triples, Pg1Post-Electoral Bond Scrapping, BJP Dominates Political Funding via Trusts, Receiving 82% of Rs 3,811 Crore in 2024-25.21 Dec, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySessions court cannot order jail term for ‘rest of natural life without remission’, says SC, Pg9Supreme Court clarifies Sessions Courts lack authority to impose life sentences without remission, upholding constitutional power of remission.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary20 Dec, 2025Sessions court cannot order jail term for ‘rest of natural life without remission’, says SC, Pg9Supreme Court clarifies Sessions Courts lack authority to impose life sentences without remission, upholding constitutional power of remission.20 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsWinter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections20 Dec, 2025Winter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.20 Dec, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationForest land can't be leased or used for agriculture without Centre's nod: SC, Pg4Supreme Court reaffirms that forest land cannot be leased or used for agriculture without Central Government approval, reinforcing Forest Conservation Act.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation20 Dec, 2025Forest land can't be leased or used for agriculture without Centre's nod: SC, Pg4Supreme Court reaffirms that forest land cannot be leased or used for agriculture without Central Government approval, reinforcing Forest Conservation Act.20 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorCountry's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector20 Dec, 2025Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.20 Dec, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryThe right to love and live as you please, Pg14Allahabad HC upholds live-in relationships, prioritizing individual liberty over social norms amidst rising state intrusion on personal freedom.Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary20 Dec, 2025The right to love and live as you please, Pg14Allahabad HC upholds live-in relationships, prioritizing individual liberty over social norms amidst rising state intrusion on personal freedom.20 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceNew job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance20 Dec, 2025New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.20 Dec, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationCorporate GovernanceIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationCorporate GovernanceCorporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationCorporate GovernanceIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationCorporate Governance20 Dec, 2025Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.20 Dec, 2025
LiteratureParliament and State LegislaturesLiteratureParliament and State LegislaturesWinter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.LiteratureParliament and State LegislaturesLiteratureParliament and State Legislatures20 Dec, 2025Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.20 Dec, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceCentre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE Governance20 Dec, 2025Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.20 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsDo not rush it, Pg8Election Commission faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and compressed timelines amid Supreme Court intervention.Representation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections20 Dec, 2025Do not rush it, Pg8Election Commission faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and compressed timelines amid Supreme Court intervention.20 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentRajya Sabha passes Bill to allow private firms in nuclear sector, Pg13Rajya Sabha passes SHANTI Bill enabling private sector participation in nuclear energy amid opposition concerns over safety and privatization.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development19 Dec, 2025Rajya Sabha passes Bill to allow private firms in nuclear sector, Pg13Rajya Sabha passes SHANTI Bill enabling private sector participation in nuclear energy amid opposition concerns over safety and privatization.19 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsCutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles, Pg8Government's Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism for undermining the right to work and federalism, impacting rural poor.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections19 Dec, 2025Cutting off a rural lifeline and the Directive Principles, Pg8Government's Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism for undermining the right to work and federalism, impacting rural poor.19 Dec, 2025