Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

25 Aug, 2025

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

25 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

25 Aug, 2025

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

25 Aug, 2025

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

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

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

24 Aug, 2025

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

24 Aug, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

24 Aug, 2025

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

24 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

24 Aug, 2025

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

24 Aug, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Aug, 2025

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

23 Aug, 2025

Art Forms Architecture Education Sector

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

Art Forms Architecture Education Sector

23 Aug, 2025

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

23 Aug, 2025

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

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

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

23 Aug, 2025

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

23 Aug, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Diaspora

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Diaspora

23 Aug, 2025

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

23 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

How women migrant electors are disenfranchised in the Bihar SIR process , Pg11

Bihar's electoral roll revision disenfranchises women migrants; 56% of deletions in top ACs were female electors due to migration.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

22 Aug, 2025

How women migrant electors are disenfranchised in the Bihar SIR process , Pg11

Bihar's electoral roll revision disenfranchises women migrants; 56% of deletions in top ACs were female electors due to migration.

22 Aug, 2025

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

Ensure universal registration of births, deaths: RGI to States , Pg12

RGI urges states for universal birth, death registration; digital certificates to streamline services, update NPR, electoral rolls.

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

22 Aug, 2025

Ensure universal registration of births, deaths: RGI to States , Pg12

RGI urges states for universal birth, death registration; digital certificates to streamline services, update NPR, electoral rolls.

22 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

What has NOTTO said about organ donations to women? , Pg10

NOTTO prioritizes women in organ allocation to address gender disparity, revealing 63.8% female donors, but only 30.2% recipients.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Aug, 2025

What has NOTTO said about organ donations to women? , Pg10

NOTTO prioritizes women in organ allocation to address gender disparity, revealing 63.8% female donors, but only 30.2% recipients.

22 Aug, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Justice is not about ‘teaching someone a lesson’ , Pg8

Chhattisgarh HC's custodial death case observation sparks outrage, highlighting systemic issues of police brutality and caste-based violence, demanding judicial accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

22 Aug, 2025

Justice is not about ‘teaching someone a lesson’ , Pg8

Chhattisgarh HC's custodial death case observation sparks outrage, highlighting systemic issues of police brutality and caste-based violence, demanding judicial accountability.

22 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Punishing process , Pg6

Manipur HC directs state to issue fresh academic certificates, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles in transgender rights implementation despite legal provisions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

21 Aug, 2025

Punishing process , Pg6

Manipur HC directs state to issue fresh academic certificates, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles in transgender rights implementation despite legal provisions.

21 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 Aug, 2025

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

21 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

20 Aug, 2025

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

20 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

20 Aug, 2025

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

20 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Aug, 2025

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

19 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing

China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year , Pg9

Ejiao demand decimates donkey populations globally, fueled by unsustainable Chinese market, impacting livelihoods and sparking illegal trade despite African Union ban.

Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing

19 Aug, 2025

China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year , Pg9

Ejiao demand decimates donkey populations globally, fueled by unsustainable Chinese market, impacting livelihoods and sparking illegal trade despite African Union ban.

19 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections