Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateFor IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt, Pg6Central government mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to qualify for IG-level empanelment, effective from the 2011 batch.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate1 Feb, 2026For IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt, Pg6Central government mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to qualify for IG-level empanelment, effective from the 2011 batch.1 Feb, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyNorms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.Union State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRole of Civil Services in a Democracy31 Jan, 2026Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.31 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCentre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy25 Jan, 2026Centre revises cadre allocation policy with new group structure, Pg9Centre overhauls IAS cadre allocation policy, replacing zonal system with alphabetical groups for fair, transparent postings and national integration.25 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy5 Jan, 2026CBDT chief seeks preparation for new Income Tax Act, Pg12CBDT Chairman urges Income Tax Department to prepare for new Income Tax Act implementation from April 1, replacing 1961 law.5 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyBindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1Bindra 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy31 Dec, 2025Bindra-led panel flags gaps in sports system, presents blueprint for Olympic future, Pg1Bindra panel unveils blueprint to overhaul Indian sports governance, highlighting critical gaps and recommending professionalization for Olympic success by 2036.31 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyReplicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a Democracy29 Dec, 2025Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.29 Dec, 2025
Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism28 Dec, 2025PM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.28 Dec, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyWomen and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyWomen's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.Women and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyWomen and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy11 Dec, 2025Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.11 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceWhat the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical Governance8 Dec, 2025What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.8 Dec, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyVivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as CBIC chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, to lead GST, customs, and indirect tax administration.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy30 Nov, 2025Vivek Chaturvedi new CBIC chair; succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Pg16Vivek Chaturvedi appointed as CBIC chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, to lead GST, customs, and indirect tax administration.30 Nov, 2025
Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyHow can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy24 Nov, 2025How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.24 Nov, 2025
Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAt half-way mark, as BLOs struggle against deadline, 16% forms digitised, Pg3Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces challenges as digitisation lags, BLOs struggle with deadlines, and suicides raise concerns about work pressure.Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy20 Nov, 2025At half-way mark, as BLOs struggle against deadline, 16% forms digitised, Pg3Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces challenges as digitisation lags, BLOs struggle with deadlines, and suicides raise concerns about work pressure.20 Nov, 2025
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWhat is the role of a pay commission?, Pg8Central Government establishes 8th Pay Commission to revise salary structures and service conditions for government employees, focusing on economic prudence.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Nov, 2025What is the role of a pay commission?, Pg8Central Government establishes 8th Pay Commission to revise salary structures and service conditions for government employees, focusing on economic prudence.11 Nov, 2025
Constitutional BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.Constitutional BodiesRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy7 Nov, 2025CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.7 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHarnessing talent, shoring up system, Pg13.Government reforms consultant appointment system in key departments like Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog for enhanced efficiency and expertise.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy17 Oct, 2025Harnessing talent, shoring up system, Pg13.Government reforms consultant appointment system in key departments like Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog for enhanced efficiency and expertise.17 Oct, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceTo mend a broken system, Pg11.Public service recruitment faces tech-led overhaul after scams erode trust; calls for transparency, accountability, and national regulatory body.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical Governance13 Oct, 2025To mend a broken system, Pg11.Public service recruitment faces tech-led overhaul after scams erode trust; calls for transparency, accountability, and national regulatory body.13 Oct, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyCentre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy11 Oct, 2025Centre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.11 Oct, 2025
Constitutional BodiesE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyA 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.Constitutional BodiesE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyConstitutional BodiesE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a Democracy1 Oct, 2025A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy, Pg8UPSC commemorates 100 years, highlighting its role as a meritocracy guardian and adapting to modern governance challenges through reforms.1 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyShaping the next chapter of the Indian story, Pg8Article praises PM Modi's work ethic, focus on citizen-centric governance, and cooperative federalism for India's progress and economic statecraft.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy27 Sep, 2025Shaping the next chapter of the Indian story, Pg8Article praises PM Modi's work ethic, focus on citizen-centric governance, and cooperative federalism for India's progress and economic statecraft.27 Sep, 2025
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateGovt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS, Pg 12.General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till May 2026, continuing leadership in military affairs and theatre command reforms.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate25 Sep, 2025Govt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS, Pg 12.General Anil Chauhan's tenure as CDS extended till May 2026, continuing leadership in military affairs and theatre command reforms.25 Sep, 2025