Chhattisgarh Tops NITI Aayog Regulatory Ease, Attracts Rs 8 Lakh Cr Investment Proposals

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese TiO2: DGTR Final Findings (Aug 3, 2026) - Centre Assures KMML, TTPL

The Centre has assured Kerala of imposing anti-dumping duty on Chinese titanium dioxide following DGTR's final findings. This protects PSUs like KMML and TTPL from low-cost imports. Key for Prelims: DGTR process, anti-dumping mechanism, and dates.

CAG Flags ₹3,161 Cr Power Subsidy Lapse & ₹3,217 Cr E-Procurement Irregularities in Delhi

The CAG report for 2022-23 exposes major flaws in Delhi's power subsidy scheme and e-procurement system, including wasteful subsidies to zero-consumption consumers and suspected collusive bidding. This is crucial for understanding CAG's role, subsidy targeting, and public procurement issues.

NITI Aayog Proposes Licensing Reforms in Law, Healthcare, Engineering; Services 55% of GDP

NITI Aayog has proposed wide-ranging regulatory reforms for professional services — law, accounting, architecture, engineering, and healthcare — covering licensing, business structures, interstate mobility, and mutual recognition with other countries. The report notes services form 55% of GDP and India is the seventh-largest services exporter with 4.3% global share. For aspirants, this is a high-yield governance/economy topic for Prelims data and Mains on services-led growth.

₹743.43 Cr Revenue Detected in 6 Months: Andhra AI-GST Model Wins National Acclaim at 6th Coordination Meet

Andhra Pradesh’s AI & Machine Learning-based GST administration model has been nationally acclaimed at the 6th National Co-ordination Meeting. The system detected ₹743.43 crore in revenue in just six months—more than double the previous manual process—and has sparked interest from several states. For exam aspirants, this is a key case study on AI in governance, tax administration reform, and state-level innovation.

Centre Mandates 60:40 Centre-State Funding Split for VB-G RAM-G Rural Employment Scheme

The Centre has shifted the funding pattern of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (now VB-G RAM-G) from 100% central funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split (90:10 for Himalayan/Northeast states). This marks a major fiscal federalism change, with states allocating full 40% despite political opposition. Essential for Prelims (ratio, scheme name) and Mains (fiscal federalism, rural wage floor).

Andhra Pradesh Missed ₹38,000 Cr Central Grants Post 16th FC; Revenue Deficit at ₹48,000 Cr

The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations have led to Andhra Pradesh losing ₹38,000 crore in central grants, worsening its revenue deficit to ₹48,000 crore in 2025-26. This case is a key example of fiscal federalism dynamics—critical for UPSC Mains GS2 and Prelims. The Centre has provided alternative support through capital grants and interest-free loans.

NITI Aayog Report: 90% Graduates in Mismatched Jobs, 13% Unemployment, Push for Industry-Aligned Degrees

NITI Aayog's 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat' report exposes a severe education-employment disconnect: over 90% of graduates hold jobs unrelated to their qualifications, graduate unemployment is 13% (20.4% for women) vs national 3.2%, and over 2 crore students are in generic BA/B.Sc/B.Com degrees with weak job linkages. The report calls for urgent reforms: redesigning generic degrees into industry-aligned specialisations, scaling apprenticeship-embedded programs, and establishing PPP skilling universities. This is high-yield for Prelims data and Mains essays on education policy, unemployment, and skill development.

Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026: Single-Window, Self-Declaration, No Inspection for 3 Years

The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, introducing a single-window clearance system and self-declaration for low-risk businesses. This reduces bureaucratic hurdles and aims to make Delhi a more business-friendly capital. For UPSC/State PSC aspirants, this is a key example of governance reform and ease of doing business initiatives.