Social Issues & Schemes

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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

Dengue cases linked to climate change in Asia and the Americas, Pg10

Dengue cases surge in Asia, Americas due to climate change; projected to rise 76% by 2050, says study.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

11 Sep, 2025

Dengue cases linked to climate change in Asia and the Americas, Pg10

Dengue cases surge in Asia, Americas due to climate change; projected to rise 76% by 2050, says study.

11 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Political instability, economic difficulties behind Nepal’s rage, Pg9

Nepal's Gen Z protests erupt due to political instability, unemployment, and heavy remittance dependence, exposing deep-seated societal inequalities.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

11 Sep, 2025

Political instability, economic difficulties behind Nepal’s rage, Pg9

Nepal's Gen Z protests erupt due to political instability, unemployment, and heavy remittance dependence, exposing deep-seated societal inequalities.

11 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

How geotagging of buildings will work during Census, how it will help

India's 2027 Census to geotag all buildings for the first time, enhancing accuracy and workload management using GIS technology.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

11 Sep, 2025

How geotagging of buildings will work during Census, how it will help

India's 2027 Census to geotag all buildings for the first time, enhancing accuracy and workload management using GIS technology.

11 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Himachal declared 'fully literate': what does this mean?

Himachal Pradesh declared 'fully literate' based on 95% literacy, measured by ULLAS program's Functional Literacy Numeracy Assessment Test.

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

11 Sep, 2025

Himachal declared 'fully literate': what does this mean?

Himachal Pradesh declared 'fully literate' based on 95% literacy, measured by ULLAS program's Functional Literacy Numeracy Assessment Test.

11 Sep, 2025

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Sep, 2025

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

11 Sep, 2025

Health Sector

In poor taste, Pg2

Naegleria fowleri, the 'brain-eating amoeba,' consumes neural cells, triggering rapid brain tissue destruction and lethal primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).

Health Sector

10 Sep, 2025

In poor taste, Pg2

Naegleria fowleri, the 'brain-eating amoeba,' consumes neural cells, triggering rapid brain tissue destruction and lethal primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).

10 Sep, 2025

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

Union govt. seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project, Pg12

Union government seeks report on alleged FRA violations in Great Nicobar project after tribal council complaint about forest land diversion.

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

10 Sep, 2025

Union govt. seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project, Pg12

Union government seeks report on alleged FRA violations in Great Nicobar project after tribal council complaint about forest land diversion.

10 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Centre grants licences to five firms to manufacture its first indigenous malaria vaccine, Pg12

India licenses five firms to produce AdFalciVax, its first indigenous malaria vaccine, targeting Plasmodium falciparum to prevent transmission.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

10 Sep, 2025

Centre grants licences to five firms to manufacture its first indigenous malaria vaccine, Pg12

India licenses five firms to produce AdFalciVax, its first indigenous malaria vaccine, targeting Plasmodium falciparum to prevent transmission.

10 Sep, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Indian academia in times of genocide, Pg7

Indian academics petition against Israel's participation in International Olympiad, sparking controversy over Gaza conflict and academic freedom.

10 Sep, 2025

Indian academia in times of genocide, Pg7

Indian academics petition against Israel's participation in International Olympiad, sparking controversy over Gaza conflict and academic freedom.

10 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

The 12th Document

Supreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

10 Sep, 2025

The 12th Document

Supreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.

10 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Ethics and Human Interface

Who wants to live forever?

Putin and Xi's transhumanism discussion sparks debate on ethics, inequality, and the future of humanity.

Population and Associated Issues Robotics and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Ethics and Human Interface

10 Sep, 2025

Who wants to live forever?

Putin and Xi's transhumanism discussion sparks debate on ethics, inequality, and the future of humanity.

10 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Flood-hit areas

PM Modi announces Rs 3,100 crore aid for flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing housing, roads, and agriculture revival.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Sep, 2025

Flood-hit areas

PM Modi announces Rs 3,100 crore aid for flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing housing, roads, and agriculture revival.

10 Sep, 2025

Education Sector

Private kindergarten costs are disproportionately high, Pg7

Survey reveals private kindergarten costs 20 times higher than government schools, widening education inequality, especially in states like Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.

Education Sector

9 Sep, 2025

Private kindergarten costs are disproportionately high, Pg7

Survey reveals private kindergarten costs 20 times higher than government schools, widening education inequality, especially in states like Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.

9 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Ranking pitfalls, Pg6

NIRF rankings face scrutiny over subjective parameters and inclusivity gaps, potentially skewing results and hindering equitable higher education access.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

9 Sep, 2025

Ranking pitfalls, Pg6

NIRF rankings face scrutiny over subjective parameters and inclusivity gaps, potentially skewing results and hindering equitable higher education access.

9 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health, Pg7

GST 2.0: Revised tax slabs may promote unhealthy food consumption; experts urge robust food labelling and advertising regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

9 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health, Pg7

GST 2.0: Revised tax slabs may promote unhealthy food consumption; experts urge robust food labelling and advertising regulations.

9 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sri Lankan Tamil refugees are not eligible for long-term visas: official, Pg1

Sri Lankan Tamil refugees exempted from penal action, but remain ineligible for long-term visas and Indian citizenship currently.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

8 Sep, 2025

Sri Lankan Tamil refugees are not eligible for long-term visas: official, Pg1

Sri Lankan Tamil refugees exempted from penal action, but remain ineligible for long-term visas and Indian citizenship currently.

8 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Parrondo’s paradox, Pg2

Parrondo's paradox: Alternating losing strategies like cancer therapies (MTD & LDM) may yield winning outcomes, delaying resistance and preserving cells.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

8 Sep, 2025

Parrondo’s paradox, Pg2

Parrondo's paradox: Alternating losing strategies like cancer therapies (MTD & LDM) may yield winning outcomes, delaying resistance and preserving cells.

8 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government Budgeting

GST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7

GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government Budgeting

8 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7

GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.

8 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar, Pg6

Great Nicobar mega-project threatens indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and flaunts legal processes, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

8 Sep, 2025

The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar, Pg6

Great Nicobar mega-project threatens indigenous tribes, unique ecosystems, and flaunts legal processes, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.

8 Sep, 2025