Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 May, 2026

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
21 May, 2026

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

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

Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9

Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 May, 2026

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActE Governance
21 May, 2026

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 May, 2026

Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
20 May, 2026

First and foremost, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.

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

Watch, but do not wait, Pg10

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, citing concerns over uncommon Bundibugyo strain.

Vulnerable SectionsE Governance
20 May, 2026

EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.

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

World isn't prepared for next pandemic, Pg12

WHO warns of global pandemic unpreparedness amid Ebola outbreak, funding cuts, and Global Pandemic Treaty stress, raising health security concerns.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 May, 2026

SC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
19 May, 2026

India still short on expertise, tools to manage fungal health burden, Pg2

India grapples with fungal disease burden due to expertise gaps, limited diagnostic tools, and antimicrobial resistance, impacting both humans and wildlife.

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

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?, Pg8

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, triggering coordinated response and vaccine deployment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
19 May, 2026

Gender, caregiving, the law in Indian research funding, Pg6

Indian research funding policies need reforms to address gender disparities and caregiving responsibilities, ensuring substantive equality for women researchers.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
19 May, 2026

In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9

Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.

Health SectorE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace Technology
19 May, 2026

India, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7

India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 May, 2026

On Saranda forests, Jharkhand must heed SC, Pg10

Jharkhand government delays declaring Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary despite SC orders, risking ecological security and increasing human-animal conflict.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
18 May, 2026

India, Netherlands upgrade bilateral ties, sign 17 pacts, Pg10

India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.

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

Ebola outbreak in Congo is a global emergency, says WHO, Pg1

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency after 300+ cases and 88 deaths, citing international spread risk.

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