Poverty and Developmental Issues Current Affairs for UPSC

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Feb, 2026

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

11 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

9 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

4 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

3 Feb, 2026

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.

3 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

VB-GRAM G Scheme, allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, to replace MGNREGS with revised funding and 125-day wage guarantee.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

2 Feb, 2026

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

VB-GRAM G Scheme, allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, to replace MGNREGS with revised funding and 125-day wage guarantee.

2 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 Jan, 2026

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

30 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector

30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

29 Jan, 2026

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.

29 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

27 Jan, 2026

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

27 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

21 Jan, 2026

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

21 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

17 Jan, 2026

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

17 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Jan, 2026

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

16 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

14 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Gig workers' exploitation persists due to classification loopholes; labor laws fail to protect them, demanding government intervention for recognition and rights.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Jan, 2026

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Gig workers' exploitation persists due to classification loopholes; labor laws fail to protect them, demanding government intervention for recognition and rights.

9 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households, Pg7

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey reveals shifting consumption patterns: food spending declines, while aspirational expenses rise, reflecting economic transition.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

8 Jan, 2026

How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households, Pg7

Household Consumption Expenditure Survey reveals shifting consumption patterns: food spending declines, while aspirational expenses rise, reflecting economic transition.

8 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

Exploitation is built into gig work, Pg11

How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households, Pg7

How every ₹100 is spent by Indian households, Pg7

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