Social Issues & Schemes

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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Jan, 2026

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

Health SectorEducation Sector
25 Jan, 2026

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE mandates socio-emotional and career counselors in all affiliated schools following Rajasthan HC PIL to address rising mental health challenges.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Jan, 2026

‘Jurisdictional changes not allowed ahead of Census’, Pg8

Home Secretary directs states to freeze jurisdictional changes until March 2027 for Census 2027, ensuring data accuracy and administrative stability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jan, 2026

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
24 Jan, 2026

Mindless killing, Pg6

Ethnic tensions escalate in Manipur after Meitei man's murder; video surfaces online, fueling protests and demands for NIA probe.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
24 Jan, 2026

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India, Pg6

Delimitation exercise after 2027 census to redraw political power, impacting state representation and federal balance significantly.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
24 Jan, 2026

Coming this year: Foundational Census phase seeking data on internet use & more, Pg18

India's 2026 Census to include digital data collection, self-enumeration, and caste enumeration after a six-year delay.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
24 Jan, 2026

Echoes of Gujarat as Rajasthan looks to bring ‘disturbed areas’ law, Pg18

Rajasthan plans 'Disturbed Areas' law mirroring Gujarat's Act, raising constitutional concerns over demographic policing and property rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
24 Jan, 2026

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
23 Jan, 2026

Is Asia-Pacific on track towards elimination of Malaria by 2030?, PgII

Asia-Pacific faces challenges in malaria elimination by 2030 due to drug resistance and funding shortfalls despite regional progress.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
23 Jan, 2026

167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16

CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
23 Jan, 2026

Questionnaire for first phase of Census notified, Pg14

Census 2027: 33 questions notified for first phase focusing on housing, household amenities, and digital data collection.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
23 Jan, 2026

Usage of LPG, smartphones among details to be sought during census, Pg6

RGI notifies 33 items for Census 2027, including LPG/PNG usage, smartphone access, and housing materials, enhancing data-driven governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jan, 2026

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
22 Jan, 2026

Lancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology, Pg12

Lancet commission advocates citizen-centric, integrated healthcare via public financing, technology, and empowered local governance for universal coverage in India.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Jan, 2026

‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court distinguishes between welfare investments and irrational freebies, emphasizing state's obligation towards developmental Directive Principles of State Policy.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Jan, 2026

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Indian river deltas sinking rapidly due to human activities like groundwater extraction and urbanization, exacerbating flood risks and land loss.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Jan, 2026

Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back, Pg6

Proposed Juvenile Justice Act amendment seeks to lower juvenility age to 14, raising concerns about child rights and rehabilitation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
22 Jan, 2026

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

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