Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1

PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

10 Jul, 2026

Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1

PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.

10 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13

NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

10 Jul, 2026

NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13

NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.

10 Jul, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10

Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

10 Jul, 2026

Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10

Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.

10 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8

Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

10 Jul, 2026

SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8

Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.

10 Jul, 2026

Education Sector

Share of universities that participated in NIRF, Pg10

Only 55% universities participated in NIRF rankings, while 56% adopted four-year undergraduate courses, reveals recent AISHE report by Ministry of Education.

Education Sector

10 Jul, 2026

Share of universities that participated in NIRF, Pg10

Only 55% universities participated in NIRF rankings, while 56% adopted four-year undergraduate courses, reveals recent AISHE report by Ministry of Education.

10 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

10 Jul, 2026

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

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

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

10 Jul, 2026

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

10 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

WHO member states push to finalize pandemic treaty's crucial benefit-sharing mechanism amidst fresh Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting global health equity challenges.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

WHO member states push to finalize pandemic treaty's crucial benefit-sharing mechanism amidst fresh Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting global health equity challenges.

9 Jul, 2026

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

Over 42% rise in female enrolment in higher education since 2014: report, Pg12

India's higher education witnesses a remarkable 42.2% surge in female enrollment since 2014, reaching 2.24 crore, alongside significant gains for SC/ST/OBC students.

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

9 Jul, 2026

Over 42% rise in female enrolment in higher education since 2014: report, Pg12

India's higher education witnesses a remarkable 42.2% surge in female enrollment since 2014, reaching 2.24 crore, alongside significant gains for SC/ST/OBC students.

9 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

9 Jul, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

Palestinian rights group demands arrest of Israeli soldier in Himachal for alleged Gaza war crimes, challenging India's Geneva Conventions Act and the 'Hummus Trail' phenomenon.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

Palestinian rights group demands arrest of Israeli soldier in Himachal for alleged Gaza war crimes, challenging India's Geneva Conventions Act and the 'Hummus Trail' phenomenon.

9 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

9 Jul, 2026

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.

9 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Checkbox caste, Pg6

Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

9 Jul, 2026

Checkbox caste, Pg6

Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.

9 Jul, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

Indian diaspora now Australia's largest overseas-born community, profoundly reshaping national identity and becoming a critical pillar in India-Australia's evolving strategic partnership.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

9 Jul, 2026

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

Indian diaspora now Australia's largest overseas-born community, profoundly reshaping national identity and becoming a critical pillar in India-Australia's evolving strategic partnership.

9 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Jharkhand invites industry partners for PM-SETU scheme, upgrading ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry-aligned courses to boost youth employability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

8 Jul, 2026

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Jharkhand invites industry partners for PM-SETU scheme, upgrading ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry-aligned courses to boost youth employability.

8 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

8 Jul, 2026

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.

8 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Jul, 2026

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.

8 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

8 Jul, 2026

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.

8 Jul, 2026

Education Sector E Governance

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals significant drop in school dropout rates, with secondary level dipping to 7.0%, alongside improved infrastructure and gender balance.

Education Sector E Governance

8 Jul, 2026

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals significant drop in school dropout rates, with secondary level dipping to 7.0%, alongside improved infrastructure and gender balance.

8 Jul, 2026

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements