Social Issues & Schemes

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
26 May, 2026

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 May, 2026

​Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
26 May, 2026

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

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

WHA marks stroke as public health priority for the first time, Pg11

WHA recognizes stroke as global health priority, urging nations to strengthen prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts, especially in countries like India.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
24 May, 2026

Indians spent $623 mn on foreign holidays, card settlements in March, Pg9

Indians splurge $623 million on foreign holidays in March; RBI data reveals travel trends and LRS impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 May, 2026

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 May, 2026

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
23 May, 2026

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBiotechnology
23 May, 2026

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
23 May, 2026

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
22 May, 2026

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 May, 2026

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
22 May, 2026

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 May, 2026

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

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