Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
27 Mar, 2026

IOC bans transgender women from competing in female categories, Pg19

IOC bans transgender women from female sports categories in Olympics, mandating SRY gene screening for eligibility and sparking fairness debate.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
27 Mar, 2026

PM-RAHAT Scheme, Pg14

Parliamentary panel suggests live hospital dashboard integrated with 108 ambulance for PM-RAHAT scheme to aid road accident victims.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
27 Mar, 2026

Semaglutide, Pg13

India's regulatory caution on anti-obesity drugs justified amid safety concerns, potential misuse, and generic manufacturing boom.

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

EC planning on reviving electoral literacy clubs in schools, colleges, Pg11

Election Commission to revive 5 lakh Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide, focusing on poll-bound states to boost voter awareness among youth.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Mar, 2026

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
26 Mar, 2026

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
26 Mar, 2026

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
26 Mar, 2026

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Government informs Lok Sabha that new criminal laws ensure faster case resolution through strict timelines and technology integration.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
26 Mar, 2026

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

India's first passive euthanasia case concludes as Harish Rana's family bids farewell, following landmark Supreme Court ruling on right to die.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Mar, 2026

Race to eliminate TB: AI-powered screening, nutrition aid, Pg14

India intensifies TB elimination efforts with AI-powered screening, nutritional support, and active case finding in high-risk areas.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
26 Mar, 2026

AI for Healthcare, Pg11

AIIMS pioneers AI-driven healthcare solutions, focusing on affordability, accessibility, and addressing data bias for Indian patients, enhancing diagnostics and treatment.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
26 Mar, 2026

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
25 Mar, 2026

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
25 Mar, 2026

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Mar, 2026

Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6

Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
25 Mar, 2026

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
25 Mar, 2026

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

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