Social Issues & Schemes

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
4 Oct, 2025

Cough syrups not contaminated, says Centre; T.N. test detects adulteration, Pg10

Centre denies cough syrup contamination in MP deaths, while TN finds adulteration; regulatory scrutiny intensifies amidst safety concerns.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Oct, 2025

Violent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.

India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.

Vulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
4 Oct, 2025

A red sunset on the horizon, Pg16.

Maoist insurgency faces potential end as leaders consider surrender amid government pressure and dwindling support after six decades of conflict.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Oct, 2025

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
4 Oct, 2025

EVs, make some noise: Why the govt wants sound alert devices in electric vehicles, Pg13.

India mandates Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for EVs exceeding 20 kmph by 2026, enhancing pedestrian safety.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
4 Oct, 2025

AIIMS study, Pg1.

AIIMS study reveals critical gaps in brain death certification, hindering organ donation despite high brain death rates in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Oct, 2025

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

India faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
3 Oct, 2025

‘It would be a shame if India is found supplying arms to Israel’, Pg16

UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, urges states to halt arms supply; Pillay warns India on complicity.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
3 Oct, 2025

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Centre releases ₹538.39 crore RTE funds to Tamil Nadu following Supreme Court notice; admissions to begin October 9.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
3 Oct, 2025

​Fraught franchise, Pg8

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
3 Oct, 2025

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Oct, 2025

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Oct, 2025

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
2 Oct, 2025

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
1 Oct, 2025

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
1 Oct, 2025

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
1 Oct, 2025

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

India witnesses girls' education transformation through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao improving literacy and sex ratio.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Oct, 2025

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Oct, 2025

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 Oct, 2025

Labour of care, Pg8

Maharashtra's Anshakalin Stri Parichars face exploitation with meager wages and lack of benefits, highlighting gendered inequalities in rural healthcare.

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