Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
25 Sep, 2025

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Sep, 2025

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Sep, 2025

Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload, Pg10

India confronts high salt consumption crisis; calls for multi-pronged strategy including public awareness, labeling, and integration with health programs.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
25 Sep, 2025

Choice or duty: Experts want govt survey to check on women's unpaid care work

Experts urge government to survey women's unpaid care work to determine if it's choice or obligation.

Education SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
25 Sep, 2025

K visa: Why this could be China's answer to Trump's war on H-1B, Pg 19.

China's K visa program strategically targets global STEM talent amid US H-1B visa restrictions, aiming to bolster its tech dominance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
25 Sep, 2025

Cabinet clears move to add over 10,000 MBBS, PG seats, Pg 12.

Cabinet approves ₹15,034 crore plan to add 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 PG seats in government medical colleges.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
24 Sep, 2025

Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7

India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
24 Sep, 2025

HC: RPwD Act extends to institutions recognised by govt, local bodies

Delhi HC affirms RPwD Act's inclusive education provisions extend to government-recognized institutions, ensuring rights for students with disabilities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora
23 Sep, 2025

H-1B’s new $100k entry cost: why young Indian women are most at risk, Pg7

New US H-1B visa fee of $100,000 disproportionately threatens young Indian women's employment opportunities due to salary disparities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Sep, 2025

Trans people deserve better, Pg7

Article highlights policy gaps, discrimination, and the urgent need for inclusive reforms to ensure dignity and equality for transgender individuals.

Health SectorE Governance
23 Sep, 2025

PHC doctors — a case where the caregivers need care, Pg6

PHC doctors face burnout due to crushing workloads, administrative burdens, and systemic issues, hindering India's Universal Health Coverage goals.

Art FormsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Sep, 2025

The growing relevance of traditional medicine, Pg6

Traditional medicine market poised for $583B boom by 2025; India's AYUSH sector expands eight-fold, driving global recognition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
23 Sep, 2025

Basic structure, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms secularism as basic structure while dismissing plea against Muslim writer at Mysuru Dasara festival.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State Legislatures
22 Sep, 2025

The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9

Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Sep, 2025

Breaking the academic paywall, Pg9

Delhi High Court's order to block Sci-Hub sparks debate on equitable access to scientific knowledge, especially for Global South.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Sep, 2025

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
21 Sep, 2025

ICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12

ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
21 Sep, 2025

Allahabad HC to UP DGP, Home dept: Remove caste from all FIRs, police files, frame new SOP, Pg 10.

Allahabad HC orders UP police to remove caste references from FIRs, police files, and create new SOPs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
20 Sep, 2025

Turmoil, tragedy, and tenacity in Nepal, Pg11

Youth-led protests in Nepal against corruption and misgovernance led to political turmoil and imposition of interim government.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Sep, 2025

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

India's welfare programs offer insights for integrated climate-health action, emphasizing intersectoral policies and community engagement for global climate governance.

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