Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Nov, 2025

​Overcoming resistance, Pg6

India's second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance aims to combat rising antibiotic resistance, integrating 'One Health' approach for effective implementation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Nov, 2025

A snakebite that sparked a change, Pg7

Kerala declares snakebite a public health issue, aiming to halve deaths by 2030 through improved tracking and antivenom access.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
22 Nov, 2025

Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomoto to contribute to fund for gig workers' welfare, Pg15

Gig workers to get social security benefits as government notifies Code on Social Security, 2020, mandating welfare fund contributions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
22 Nov, 2025

LABOUR CODES COME INTO EFFECT: WHAT WILL CHANGE, Pg15

Labour codes enforced, mandating formalization, social security for gig workers, minimum wages, and women's night shift permissions, easing compliance burden.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour reforms will help job creation, expand social security net: India Inc, Pg15

New Labour Codes implemented to boost job creation, expand social security, and formalize workforce, impacting employers and employees.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour laws poisonous regulatory cholesterol, new codes clean up, usher in regime of trust, Pg13

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 acts into four, promising simplified regulations, reduced corruption, and increased job creation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Nov, 2025

FOUR LABOUR CODES MADE EFFECTIVE, Pg3

Four Labour Codes become effective, promising minimum wages, social security, and health benefits for 40 crore workers nationwide.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
21 Nov, 2025

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals, PgII

Pharmacogenomics revolutionizes healthcare by tailoring prescriptions based on individual genetic makeup, enhancing drug efficacy and minimizing adverse reactions.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Nov, 2025

‘Over 50% cases pending in Juvenile Justice Boards amid staff shortage’, Pg14

India Justice Report reveals over 50% pendency in Juvenile Justice Boards due to staff shortages and systemic gaps.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

At COP, India seeks ‘just transition mechanism’, Pg14

India advocates for 'just transition mechanism' at COP, emphasizing finance for climate adaptation and nationally-determined sustainable pathways amidst global divisions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Is air pollution a South Asian crisis?, Pg10

South Asia grapples with transboundary air pollution crisis, demanding regional cooperation and sustainable development strategies to mitigate health and economic impacts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Why are stone quarries expanding in Kerala?, Pg10

Kerala's river sand mining ban leads to quarry expansion near protected areas, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems, reveals study.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
21 Nov, 2025

The ‘game-changer’ in the Bihar election 2025, Pg8

Bihar Election Analysis: Women and youth voters' impact on NDA victory examined; caste and community factors still significant.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Fossil fuel phase-out can't be uniform for all countries: India, Pg8

India advocates for differentiated fossil fuel phase-out strategies at COP30, opposing uniform mandates impacting welfare schemes.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
21 Nov, 2025

Home-grown gene editing tool can make therapy cheaper, effective, Pg13

Indigenous CRISPR gene-editing tool 'Birsa-101' offers affordable sickle cell disease therapy, phase I trials to begin next year.

Health Sector
20 Nov, 2025

NCDC flags study on rising antibiotic resistance in India, Pg12

NCDC challenges Lancet study's alarming claims on multi-drug resistance post-ERCP, emphasizing colonisation versus infection, and limited generalizability across India.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Hidden cost of polluted groundwater, Pg7

Alarming groundwater contamination costing India $80 billion annually, disproportionately impacting poor, agriculture, and export competitiveness, demanding urgent action.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
20 Nov, 2025

Redefining the narrative of TB eradication worldwide, Pg6

India's TB eradication efforts gain global recognition as point-of-care diagnostics revolutionize treatment accessibility, earning prestigious Kochon Prize and redefining global strategies.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
20 Nov, 2025

Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker, Pg6

UN recognizes childcare's critical role; India's ICDS faces challenges of underpaid workers, climate impact, and urbanization affecting vulnerable children.

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