Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Mar, 2026

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

16 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

16 Mar, 2026

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

16 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

16 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Mar, 2026

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

16 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Mar, 2026

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

15 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

15 Mar, 2026

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

15 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Mar, 2026

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

15 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

15 Mar, 2026

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.

15 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

15 Mar, 2026

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.

15 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

14 Mar, 2026

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

14 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

14 Mar, 2026

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.

14 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

14 Mar, 2026

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.

14 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Mar, 2026

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

14 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

13 Mar, 2026

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

13 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Mar, 2026

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.

13 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act

13 Mar, 2026

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.

13 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Mar, 2026

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.

13 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

13 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Mar, 2026

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

12 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Women constitute half of India's agricultural workforce, yet face underreporting, wage gaps, and limited land ownership, hindering economic empowerment.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

12 Mar, 2026

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Women constitute half of India's agricultural workforce, yet face underreporting, wage gaps, and limited land ownership, hindering economic empowerment.

12 Mar, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Another barrier, Pg6

Another barrier, Pg6

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Women’s political participation in India, Pg10

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

​Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

​Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

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