Social Issues & Schemes

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

Occupancy rates across India’s prison system in 2024, Pg8

India's prisons operate at 112.7% occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails exceeding capacity, and Delhi recording a staggering 194.6% overcrowding.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
6 Aug, 2026

Why is the Indian Statistical Institute Bill controversial?, Pg8

New Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 sparks controversy over proposed governance changes, centralizing control and raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Aug, 2026

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

India's cancer strategy needs a fundamental shift towards early detection and prevention, leveraging technology and policy to combat rising cases and catastrophic healthcare costs.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Aug, 2026

A Climate Resilience Pathway Between India And China, Pg6

Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

NITI Aayog launches "Reimagining Care" report, outlining strategies to empower caregivers, professionalize the ecosystem, and position India as a global leader by 2047.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyRobotics and Nanotechnology
6 Aug, 2026

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Researchers develop light-activated nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, utilizing near-infrared light for precise movement and enhanced tumor destruction.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
6 Aug, 2026

Centre Deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team as Multi-Institutional Probe Intensifies into Chandipura Virus Outbreak

Centre deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat, Rajasthan, intensifying multi-institutional probe into Chandipura Virus outbreak, integrating 'One Health' strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
6 Aug, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Education in Government Schools

Government integrates Artificial Intelligence and computational thinking into school education through NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023, launching new curricula and teacher training programs.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal Rearing
6 Aug, 2026

Initiatives Under White Revolution 2.0

White Revolution 2.0 aims to establish 75,000 new dairy cooperatives, strengthen existing ones, and promote sustainability, boosting farmer income and women's participation.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Amid opposition protests, Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, mandating judicial magistrate order for registrations delayed over two years.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 Aug, 2026

Why SC expanded scope of domestic cruelty law to women in live-in relationships, Pg16

Supreme Court expands domestic cruelty law (Section 498A/BNS Section 85) to women in live-in relationships, provided there is an “intent to marry”.

Population and Associated IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
5 Aug, 2026

India to Japan, via Northeast, Pg15

Northeast Indian youth find new opportunities in Japan's aging economy through skill worker programs, boosting remittances and bilateral ties.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
5 Aug, 2026

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
5 Aug, 2026

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Gen Z, comprising 25.8% of India's population, holds only 26 legislative seats (6 MPs, 20 MLAs), raising concerns about youth representation in Parliament and Assemblies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
5 Aug, 2026

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

What can be done to curb ‘paper leaks’ and ensure institutional accountability?, Pg9

Amidst NEET/UGC-NET controversies, article redefines 'paper leak' beyond printed papers, urging NTA and government for systemic accountability and reform.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

Top Spot, Pg6

Union Cabinet approves ₹29,054 crore for Khelo India Scheme, aiming to boost grassroots sports and secure a top-10 finish for India at the 2036 Olympics.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersE Governance
5 Aug, 2026

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

SHE-LEAPS digital platform operationalized to monitor 11 lakh+ SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural livelihoods and market access.

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