Social Issues & Schemes

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Education SectorBasics of Cyber Security
1 Jun, 2026

Vulnerabilities in marking platform ‘contained’: CBSE, Pg1

CBSE's OnMark platform hacked; vulnerabilities exposed student data, raising data privacy and security concerns, prompting government intervention.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
1 Jun, 2026

Human trafficking can’t be separated from broader migration flows, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court links migration, human trafficking, emphasizes rights for voluntary sex workers, and flags ITPA flaws.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
1 Jun, 2026

Prisons in India continue to be overcrowded by undertrials, Pg7

NCRB report reveals Indian prisons grapple with overcrowding, 73% undertrials, staff vacancies, and infrastructure shortfalls despite capacity expansions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Jun, 2026

How T.N.’s healthcare leads by example, Pg7

Tamil Nadu's healthcare model emphasizes primary care, decentralized delivery, and technology integration, offering lessons for nationwide healthcare reform and accessibility.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Jun, 2026

The majoritarian shadow over Adivasi identity, faith, Pg6

RSS affiliates' conclave demands delisting converted Adivasis, sparking concerns over identity, constitutional rights, and majoritarian influence on tribal communities.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Jun, 2026

Herbal cigarettes as harmful as tobacco cigarettes: Study, Pg4

IITGN and UIUC study reveals herbal cigarettes emit harmful substances, comparable to tobacco, challenging 'healthy' marketing claims.

Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Jun, 2026

How AI maps are helping India find hidden TB cases before it's too late, Pg19

AI-powered vulnerability mapping identifies high-risk TB areas, boosting case detection by 251% in Haryana and 53% in Assam.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Jun, 2026

Drug to stop fatty liver disease, Pg19

ION224, novel drug, offers hope for MASH patients by targeting liver fat buildup and inflammation without weight loss.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 Jun, 2026

Safer motherhood begins before pregnancy, Pg12

India's maternal mortality declines significantly, but widespread anemia among women remains a critical challenge requiring urgent, comprehensive solutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 May, 2026

How WhatsApp and a clot-buster eased rural access to heart care, Pg12

Punjab's Mission AMRIT leverages WhatsApp, clot-busters, and hub-spoke model, revolutionizing rural heart attack care, saving lives and improving outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
31 May, 2026

Why is CBSE’s evaluation system facing flak?, Pg13

CBSE's On-Screen Marking system faces scrutiny amid evaluation discrepancies, portal crashes, and alleged corruption in vendor selection, impacting students' results.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth SectorEducation Sector
31 May, 2026

Progress in women’s education, digital access, Pg10

NFHS-6 reveals progress in women's education and digital access, but persistent issues like underage marriage and low property ownership remain.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
30 May, 2026

NFHS-6: Maternal And Child Health Indicators Show Improvement,Pg10

NFHS-6 indicates meaningful progress in maternal and child health, but sustaining gains will require addressing both malnutrition and emerging lifestyle-related health challenges.

Population and Associated Issues
30 May, 2026

Japan's Population Decline: A Demographic Crisis Gathering Pace,Pg16

Japan's experience shows that demographic decline is not merely a population issue but a long-term challenge affecting economic growth, welfare systems and national vitality.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
30 May, 2026

Ebola Outbreak In Congo: WHO Intensifies Response Efforts,Pg16

The Congo outbreak demonstrates that controlling infectious diseases depends not only on medicine, but also on health systems, governance and conflict management.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 May, 2026

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
30 May, 2026

ST Status And Religious Conversion: Why The Debate Continues,Pg13

The ST conversion debate is ultimately about defining whether tribal identity is rooted primarily in ancestry, culture or religion, and how affirmative action should reflect that distinction.

Representation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
30 May, 2026

Electoral Roll Revisions: Balancing Electoral Integrity And Democratic Inclusion,Pg13

A democracy must protect electoral integrity, but its greater responsibility is ensuring that no eligible citizen is excluded from the democratic process.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
30 May, 2026

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 May, 2026

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

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