Social Issues & Schemes

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Dec, 2025

Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5

Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
17 Dec, 2025

NREGS may not be cause of farm labour shortage, Pg18

VBG-RAMG Bill proposes 60-day NREGS work pause during peak agriculture season, but data shows little impact on farm wages.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Dec, 2025

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

Vulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
17 Dec, 2025

PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17

PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Dec, 2025

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
16 Dec, 2025

How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?, Pg2

Artemisinin resistance, similar to Asia, emerges in Africa; genetic mutations in malaria parasite threaten global antimalarial efforts, urgent action needed.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
16 Dec, 2025

Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1

Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1

Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Dec, 2025

Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14

Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.

Health SectorBiotechnologyDisaster and Disaster ManagementRole of External State and Non State Actors
16 Dec, 2025

Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10

India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

A broad-based development model, Pg7

Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
16 Dec, 2025

​Poll position, Pg6

Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
16 Dec, 2025

​Massacre in Sydney, Pg6

Sydney massacre claims 16 lives amidst rising antisemitism; Australia investigates extremist links and reviews gun control policies after Bondi shooting.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
16 Dec, 2025

Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6

Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15

MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable Sections
16 Dec, 2025

MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12

MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
15 Dec, 2025

Bill likely soon to rejig higher education regulatory framework, Pg1

Union government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to overhaul higher education regulatory framework, subsuming UGC and AICTE.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth Sector
15 Dec, 2025

‘Early gestational diabetes affects about one in five pregnant women’, Pg12

Study reveals early gestational diabetes affects one in five pregnant women, posing higher risks later in life.

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