Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
19 Feb, 2026

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
18 Feb, 2026

Taxes prove futile to burn out cigarette use in India, PgII

India's cigarette taxes fail WHO benchmark, hindering consumption reduction, especially among low-income users, despite recent excise duty hikes.

Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
18 Feb, 2026

Two digital initiatives to boost health AI ecosystem launched, Pg13

Health Minister launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to promote ethical and safe AI deployment within India's healthcare system.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations
18 Feb, 2026

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
18 Feb, 2026

Front and centre, Pg8

Supreme Court directs FSSAI to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels on foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
18 Feb, 2026

SC asks academy to form panel for norms on judges' approach, Pg6

Supreme Court directs judicial academy to form expert panel for judge sensitization guidelines in sexual offence and vulnerable victim cases.

Vulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
18 Feb, 2026

Naxalism nears its end. In Bastar, time for a future without fear, Pg13

Naxalism faces definitive end as key leaders neutralized, cadres surrender, and ideology collapses, shifting focus to rehabilitation and development.

Art FormsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Feb, 2026

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
17 Feb, 2026

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

NGT clears ₹92,000-cr. Great Nicobar project, Pg1

NGT greenlights ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with environmental norms amid ecological concerns and local objections.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Feb, 2026

How district cooling can ease India’s climate and urban planning troubles, Pg9

District cooling systems offer India a sustainable solution to rising cooling demands, reducing emissions and easing grid pressure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
17 Feb, 2026

Cities of debt, Pg6

Urban Challenge Fund pushes cities towards market-linked finance, risking weaker ULBs and essential services due to fiscal constraints.

Education SectorE GovernanceIT and Computers
17 Feb, 2026

Bodhan AI: Centre's new bid to integrate AI tools in schools, Pg16

Centre launches Bodhan AI to integrate AI tools in schools, aiming for personalized learning and teacher assistance nationwide.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Feb, 2026

SC affirms women's choice, reproductive autonomy, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds reproductive autonomy, allowing abortion at 30 weeks, prioritizing mental health and challenging marital exceptionalism.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Feb, 2026

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

CEA warns India faces inequality risk amid AI surge; stresses urgent need for job creation and skilling to avoid instability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Feb, 2026

We need fiscal prudence during elections, Pg7

Tamil Nadu's pre-election cash transfer raises fiscal prudence concerns amidst accusations of biased central funding and unsustainable welfare schemes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
16 Feb, 2026

Poll sop, Pg6

TN CM disburses ₹5,000 to women beneficiaries ahead of elections, raising concerns over Model Code of Conduct violations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
16 Feb, 2026

Death sentences in India: fewer confirmations, higher acquittals, Pg7

Death penalty trends reveal declining confirmations, increased acquittals by High Courts and Supreme Court, raising concerns about lower court procedures.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Feb, 2026

'AI debate has moved from use to accountability... that is progress', Pg9

AI's healthcare potential in developing nations hinges on accountability, data ownership, and addressing biases for equitable access and improved health literacy.

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