Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Aug, 2026

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
5 Aug, 2026

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesThe Freedom StruggleGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

No national monument status for Mangarh Dham; tribal party calls it an insult, Pg8

Union Ministry denies national monument status to historic Mangarh Dham, citing extensive modern development, sparking outrage from tribal party over 1913 massacre site.

Women and Women's OrganizationsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
4 Aug, 2026

Vikram Sarabhai Medal for Annapurni Subramaniam, Pg7

Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam becomes the first Indian woman to receive the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal-2026 for her stellar contributions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
4 Aug, 2026

New Real-Time Portal For Organ Transplants: National Wait Lists, Aadhaar-Linked Pledges, Pg1

NOTTO launches real-time national organ transplant portal with Aadhaar-linked pledges, unifying waitlists and tracking outcomes for efficient, transparent allocation across India.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaWomen and Women's OrganizationsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
4 Aug, 2026

Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court rules Section 498A of IPC, penalizing cruelty, applies to live-in partners and their relatives, recognizing evolving societal norms.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
4 Aug, 2026

Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court extends domestic cruelty laws (Section 498A IPC) to live-in relationships 'in the nature of marriage', adapting law to modern realities.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
4 Aug, 2026

Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates Union government to provide broad, clear footpaths, affirming the right to walk as a fundamental right for all citizens.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Parliament passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026, requiring judicial magistrate orders for birth registrations delayed over two years, raising concerns about access to identity documents.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

The Making of a Sporting Nation

Union Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 crore outlay, aiming to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse by 2036.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
4 Aug, 2026

Skill Development and Expanding Workforce

Government details extensive Skill India Mission initiatives, including PMKVY and NEP 2020, to enhance workforce skills and employability across sectors.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
4 Aug, 2026

Implementation Of E-Shram Portal

e-Shram portal registers over 31.82 crore unorganised workers, integrating 15 social security schemes for comprehensive welfare and digital access.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)

PM-SYM scheme for unorganised workers enrolls over 54 lakh beneficiaries, government implements measures to improve retention and awareness.

LiteratureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
4 Aug, 2026

Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage

Union Government launches Gyan Bharatam Mission with Rs 491.66 crore to digitize and preserve India's vast manuscript heritage by 2031.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
3 Aug, 2026

For Doxxing Victims In India, A Patchwork Of Laws To Navigate, Pg13

Doxxing victims in India navigate a complex legal patchwork, as no specific law addresses online harassment, leading to severe real-world consequences.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
3 Aug, 2026

Between growth haves, have-nots, mind the lag, Pg10

India's economic growth creates a widening gap between surging billionaire wealth and stagnant average wages, impacting consumption and demanding urgent job creation.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorRole of External State and Non State Actors
3 Aug, 2026

PM launches drive to curb drug abuse among youth, Pg1

PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign, urging collective action to combat drug abuse among youth for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Why are govt. schools shutting down?, Pg8

NITI Aayog report reveals 94,000 government schools closed over a decade, impacting 2.26 crore children, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
3 Aug, 2026

Why are people turning to social media for childbirth advice?, Pg9

Unvetted social media childbirth advice leads to fatal complications for mothers and newborns, highlighting urgent need for platform regulation and public health awareness.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
3 Aug, 2026

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Supreme Court's landmark judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, rejects forced rescues, and mandates consent inquiry, challenging decades of anti-trafficking discourse.

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