Social Issues & Schemes

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ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

ICMR expands wastewater surveillance to 50 cities, monitoring 10 viruses for early detection of outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance.

Health Sector Biotechnology

13 Aug, 2025

ICMR set to monitor wastewater for 10 viruses in 50 cities , Pg12

ICMR expands wastewater surveillance to 50 cities, monitoring 10 viruses for early detection of outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance.

13 Aug, 2025

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

13 Aug, 2025

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

13 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Government reports 384 PECA violations, seizing 1,248 e-cigarette stocks between 2021-2025, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of cases.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

13 Aug, 2025

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Government reports 384 PECA violations, seizing 1,248 e-cigarette stocks between 2021-2025, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of cases.

13 Aug, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

13 Aug, 2025

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

13 Aug, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

India grapples with critical organ shortage despite rising transplants; myths hinder donation, demanding awareness and policy reforms for equity.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Role of Family, Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

13 Aug, 2025

Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline , Pg6

India grapples with critical organ shortage despite rising transplants; myths hinder donation, demanding awareness and policy reforms for equity.

13 Aug, 2025

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

Justice and equality , Pg6

NOTTO prioritizes women, relatives of deceased donors for organ transplants to address gender imbalance, raising implementation concerns and ethical questions.

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

13 Aug, 2025

Justice and equality , Pg6

NOTTO prioritizes women, relatives of deceased donors for organ transplants to address gender imbalance, raising implementation concerns and ethical questions.

13 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Education Sector