Social Issues & Schemes

Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Social Issues & Schemes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Jan, 2026

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

29 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

29 Jan, 2026

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.

29 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

29 Jan, 2026

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.

29 Jan, 2026

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

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

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

28 Jan, 2026

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

28 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

28 Jan, 2026

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.

28 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

28 Jan, 2026

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

28 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.

Health Sector Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

28 Jan, 2026

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.

28 Jan, 2026

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

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

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

28 Jan, 2026

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

28 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3

UGC's new 'equity regulations' face protests over potential misuse and discrimination against general category students, prompting government reassurance and resignations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

28 Jan, 2026

No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3

UGC's new 'equity regulations' face protests over potential misuse and discrimination against general category students, prompting government reassurance and resignations.

28 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.

27 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

27 Jan, 2026

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.

27 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

27 Jan, 2026

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

27 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

27 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

27 Jan, 2026

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.

27 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

26 Jan, 2026

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

26 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

26 Jan, 2026

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

26 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

Health Sector Biotechnology

26 Jan, 2026

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

26 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Health Sector Education Sector

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

Art Forms Health Sector Education Sector

26 Jan, 2026

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

26 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

25 Jan, 2026

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

25 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

25 Jan, 2026

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.

25 Jan, 2026

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor

An AI-powered ecosystem to learn, practice, and evaluate with discipline

Start Now

Download App

SuperKalam is your personal mentor for UPSC preparation, guiding you at every step of the exam journey.

Download the App

COMPANY

About us Help & Support Join Us Pricing

STUDY RESOURCES

Student Queries

ask@superkalam.com

General Queries

hello@superkalam.com

Chat onWhatsApp

+91 9319720944

Terms•Privacy Policy•Refund Policy

Social Issues & Schemes

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3

No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Mind the time, Pg6

Mind the time, Pg6

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

Related Topics to Social Issues & Schemes

Datewise News Analysis

Crack UPSC with your Personal AI Mentor

Download the App

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor