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Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
4 Feb, 2026

Indian scientists make affordable dipstick test to track AMR in sewage, PgII

Indian scientists develop affordable dipstick test for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection in sewage, enabling rapid, scalable surveillance in low-resource settings.

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

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
4 Feb, 2026

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
4 Feb, 2026

‘Global aid cuts could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths’, Pg14

Global aid reduction threatens 22.6 million lives by 2030, disproportionately impacting children and Sub-Saharan Africa, reversing decades of progress.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
4 Feb, 2026

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

Delhi HC examines legality of ART Act's ban on frozen embryo donation, questioning ethical and constitutional validity.

Education SectorIndian DiasporaInvestment Models
4 Feb, 2026

Fewer students going to US could be a new beginning, Pg13

Decline in Indian students in US prompts focus on strengthening domestic higher education through capacity building and policy reforms.

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

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Study reveals trial courts' high death penalty conviction rate, with High Courts overturning most, raising concerns about justice delivery.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
3 Feb, 2026

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
3 Feb, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

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

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14

AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
3 Feb, 2026

What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11

Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation SectorIT and Computers
3 Feb, 2026

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Feb, 2026

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

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

16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8

16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.

ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
3 Feb, 2026

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

What does the Budget offer urban India?, Pg12

Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹85,522 crore for urban development, an 11.6% decrease, prioritizing metro projects over essential services.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
2 Feb, 2026

Do AI-powered toys affect the healthy development of children?, Pg13

Experts warn AI-powered toys pose risks to children's development, citing privacy concerns, inappropriate content, and unhealthy emotional attachments.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

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