Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19

Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

1 Apr, 2026

Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19

Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.

1 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

31 Mar, 2026

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

31 Mar, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

31 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Ethics and Human Interface

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Ethics and Human Interface

31 Mar, 2026

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

31 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

30 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

30 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

Spotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3

Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

29 Mar, 2026

Spotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3

Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Mar, 2026

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

28 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4

Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Mar, 2026

Why YouTube, Meta were held guilty in tech addiction trial, Pg4

Meta and YouTube held liable for addictive designs, causing harm to young users, ordered to pay $6 million in damages.

27 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

IOC bans transgender women from competing in female categories, Pg19

IOC bans transgender women from female sports categories in Olympics, mandating SRY gene screening for eligibility and sparking fairness debate.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Mar, 2026

IOC bans transgender women from competing in female categories, Pg19

IOC bans transgender women from female sports categories in Olympics, mandating SRY gene screening for eligibility and sparking fairness debate.

27 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Mar, 2026

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

24 Mar, 2026

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

24 Mar, 2026