Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Experts red-flag ultra-processed foods retail surge, Pg9

Ultra-processed food sales surge 40-fold in India, fueling obesity and diabetes, raising concerns among health experts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

SC, HC concern over kids' health; pollution watchdog halts Nov-Dec NCR sports events, Pg6

Supreme Court directs pollution watchdog to reschedule sports events in Delhi-NCR amid hazardous air quality, prioritizing children's health.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Home in hills: Created for resources, representation, has left parent state behind in many key metrics, Pg21

Uttarakhand's 25-year journey: Identity secured, but migration, education, and healthcare challenges persist despite resource advantages over Uttar Pradesh.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Global South is redefining credible climate action. COP30 must acknowledge this, Pg12

Global South demands equitable climate action at COP30, emphasizing finance, adaptation, and local stewardship for effective solutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
19 Nov, 2025

Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12

Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.

Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Nov, 2025

Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11

Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.

Education SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Nov, 2025

Over 100 Indian universities make it to QS sustainability rankings, Pg12

QS Sustainability Rankings 2024: India ranks fourth globally with 103 universities, IIT Delhi leads at 205th position.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and Computers
19 Nov, 2025

Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12

DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Nov, 2025

The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7

NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
19 Nov, 2025

Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1

PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Nov, 2025

Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6

World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.

Education SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Nov, 2025

No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Pg8

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Indian institutions lag in environmental sustainability, equality, and health, with IIT Delhi leading at 205th position.

Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Nov, 2025

President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2

President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
19 Nov, 2025

Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12

PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.

Vulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Nov, 2025

Despite their high population, why Rhesus monkeys need legal protection, Pg19

Rhesus Macaques regain legal protection under Wildlife Act, crucial for managing populations and curbing exploitation, experts emphasize.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Nov, 2025

How China dealt with air pollution, lessons for India, Pg19

China's battle against air pollution offers India crucial lessons in policy implementation, technology adoption, and governance for cleaner skies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
18 Nov, 2025

India’s TB successes — and the long road ahead, Pg12

India combats TB: 27 lakh cases recorded in 2024, showing improved detection but challenges remain for 2025 elimination target.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
18 Nov, 2025

Is AI from Class III a leap forward or one too soon?, Pg12

Ministry of Education's AI curriculum for Class III sparks debate on readiness, digital divide, and pedagogical soundness.

Education SectorIndian Diaspora
18 Nov, 2025

New international student enrolments in US drop by 17% in 2025-26: Survey, Pg10

US sees 17% drop in international student enrollments due to visa delays, impacting Indian students significantly in 2025-26.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Nov, 2025

The trajectory of anti-rape laws in India, Pg10

Landmark Mathura rape case (1972) triggered legal reforms, strengthening anti-rape laws and women's rights in India.

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