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Government Policy
Welcome to the dedicated section on Government Policy, a cornerstone of your UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation, falling under the broader umbrella of Polity and Governance. In the Indian administrative context
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Articles on Government Policy
Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025
Context The Agriculture Ministry released the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, seeking public comments on the legislation that aims to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Major Features Central Pesticides Board (CPB): It shall be constituted within a period of six months from the date of commencement of this Act. It is an apex regulatory body, providing scientific and technical guidance.
Digitalization of Indian Judiciary
In News Kalpetta district in Kerala’s Wayanad has become India’s first fully paperless district court system, with all judicial processes conducted digitally from case filing to final judgment. Digitalization of Indian Judiciary Artificial Intelligence is bringing a major transformation to India’s judiciary and law enforcement by improving efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making. It is aimed at reducing case backlogs, improving transparency, and enhancing access to justice.
National Sports Governance Act Comes Into Effect Partially
In News The Central Government has notified that select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.. National Sports Governance Act It was originally notified in August 2025, allowing different provisions to be implemented on different dates. It is a landmark legislation aimed at restructuring the governance of sports bodies in India.
PM chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI
Context The Prime Minister chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI. About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is a technology-driven governance and monitoring platform launched by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in 2015. Aim: To improve public administration and accelerate implementation of government programmes and projects.
Ministry tells Social Media Platforms to Block Obscene Content
Context The government has issued a fresh advisory to social media platforms to be stricter in taking down obscene, vulgar, pornographic and other illegal content from their platforms. About Reason: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has repeatedly received complaints that certain content circulating online does not comply with laws on decency and obscenity. Under the IT Rules, 2021, platforms are required to make “reasonable efforts” to ensure that users do not uploa
Abhinav Bindra-led Panel Flags Systemic Gaps in Indian Sports Governance
Context Recently, a government-empowered task force led by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has revealed serious systemic weaknesses and structural deficiencies within India’s sports governance framework. Key Findings: A System Under Strain Systemic Deficiencies in Key Sports Institutions: India’s major sports institutions, including the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and state sports departments, suffer from chronic understaffing, poor inter-agency coordination, and excessive reliance on
Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
Published on: 30th December, 2025 Early pilot data reveals a gap and structural mismatches between design, demand and execution of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS).
Financial Asymmetry in Political Funding in India
Context Ahead of successive electoral cycles, concerns have intensified regarding transparency in India’s political funding framework, with unequal access to private donations distorting electoral competition. Political Funding in India Individual Donations: Section 29B of the Representation of the People Act (RPA) 1951, permits political parties to accept donations from individual persons. The Election Commission of Indias Transparency Guidelines require the disclosure of donations over ₹20,000
Digital Transformation in Governance in India
Context The Union minister addressed the National Workshop on Good Governance Practices as part of the observation of Good Governance Week. About The workshop witnessed the launch of several initiatives of DoPT: Launch of Compendium on Reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), AI Powered Recruitment Rules Generator Tool, Mobile App for eHRMS 2.0, New Features on iGOT Karmayogi Portal and Karmayogi Digital Learning Lab 2.0. These initiatives reflect the Government’s emphasis on digital governance and
Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism
Published on: 27th December, 2025 In recent years, high-profile cases of custodial deaths, excessive force, and flawed investigations have eroded public trust in the Indian police, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reform focusing on accountability and integrity.
100 Years of Communist Party of India (CPI)
In News The Communist Party of India completed 100 years, marking a significant chapter in India’s history. European Background of Communism Europe was divided between monarchists (Right) and republicans (Left), giving rise to the Right–Left political binary after the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Industrial capitalism created wealth but also deep social inequalities.
Good Governance Day
Context Good Governance Day is observed on 25th December every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance Day According to the United Nations, Good governance is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law. In 2014, the government announced that December 25 would be celebrated as Good Governance Day.
National Consumer Day
In News Recently, National Consumer Day was observed in India to highlight the significance of consumer rights and the broader framework of consumer protection. National Consumer Rights Day and Consumer Protection Act It was established in India to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, which was approved by the President of India on December 24, 1986. Since then, 24th December has been celebrated as National Consumer Day.
Comprehensive Internship Policy to Build Next Generation of Sports Professionals
Context Recently, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy designed to provide structured, hands-on experience to aspiring sports professionals, aligning with the broader goals of the National Sports Policy and the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025. Policy Overview Scope and Scale of the Internship Programme: 452 internships will be offered annually across Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and its autonomous bodies, including: Sports Aut
Electoral Trusts
Context With the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme, companies have again turned to electoral trusts as a preferred source of political donations for companies in 2024-25. Electoral Trust Scheme The electoral trust scheme was introduced by the government in 2013. Electoral trusts are one of the funding channels for political parties.
India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
Published on: 23rd December, 2025 India urgently needs a National Insolvency Tribunal to uphold the promise of swift and effective resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), as the current system is struggling to meet the IBC’s time-bound mandates.</p
Government to Increase Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%
Context The Union Home Ministry has decided to enhance reservation for ex-Agniveers in the Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from the existing 10% to 50%. Agnipath Scheme The Government launched Agnipath scheme in 2022 to recruit both male and female aspirants into ‘below the officer’s rank’ cadre of the three services for a period of four years as Agniveers. Eligibility: Candidates between the age group of 17.5 to 21 years are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Inherently Includes Environmental Responsibility: SC
In News Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that corporate social responsibility (CSR) inherently includes environmental responsibility. Key Observations by the Court Corporations as Constitutional Actors: The Court held that corporations are not merely profit-making entities, but constitutional actors within society. As legal persons, corporations are bound by Fundamental Duties, particularly Article 51A(g) of the Constitution.
Live in Relationship Not Illegal: Allahabad High Court
In News Allahabad High Court categorically held that live-in relationships are not illegal and that consenting adults have the constitutional right to live together with dignity and safety, irrespective of marital status. Key Observations of the Allahabad High Court Live-in relationship is not an offence: Living together without marriage does not violate any law in India if both partners are adults and give free consent. Right to life and personal liberty: The Court emphasized that Article 21 of
Select Committee Report on IBC Amendment Bill 2025
Context The Chairperson of the Select Committee of Lok Sabha presented the Report on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the Lower House. Recommendations of Select Committee The Committee has proposed fixing a three-month time limit for the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to decide insolvency appeals. The definition of the term ‘service provider’ be suitably modified to include ‘registered valuer’ to the list of entities that are provided under the IBC, a