Social Issues & Schemes

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesLand Reforms in IndiaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Nov, 2025

Jewar, Taking Off (MAKING OF NOIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), Pg 26

Noida International Airport (Jewar) gears up for inauguration, promising enhanced connectivity and economic boost to Western Uttar Pradesh.

The Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
15 Nov, 2025

On Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, let's celebrate his fight for dignity, Pg 13

Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, celebrating tribal contributions and empowerment through PM-JANMAN scheme.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Nov, 2025

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

COP30 witnesses $300 million pledge to combat climate change's health impacts, addressing adaptation finance gaps and bolstering global health systems.

Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
15 Nov, 2025

​Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

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

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s universal immunisation programme, PgII

Experts advocate for Hepatitis A vaccine's inclusion in India's Universal Immunisation Programme due to rising cases and existing indigenous vaccine.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

Can T.N.’s reforms change transgender healthcare?, Pg10

Tamil Nadu pioneers transgender healthcare reforms through inclusive policies, insurance coverage, and legal support, setting a benchmark for other states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
14 Nov, 2025

Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR, Pg11

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance; GLASS report reveals critical gaps in surveillance and stewardship despite national initiatives.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
14 Nov, 2025

Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?, Pg9

Debate sparks over increasing public religious displays, politicization, and its impact on civic life and constitutional freedoms in India.

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

FinMin tells insurers, hospitals to take steps to lower healthcare costs, Pg25

FinMin directs insurers and hospitals to reduce healthcare costs via standardized protocols and efficient claims, addressing medical inflation of 5.55%.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

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

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

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

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
13 Nov, 2025

Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report, Pg14

WHO reports India's TB incidence drops 21% since 2015, driven by innovative strategies and increased treatment coverage under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
13 Nov, 2025

GI tag fee cut to ₹1,000; Minister promises backing for tribal goods, Pg14

GI tag application fee slashed to ₹1,000 to promote tribal artisans; export and e-commerce linkages promised.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Nov, 2025

Why does India’s road safety system keep failing?, Pg10

India's road safety crisis deepens as flawed licensing, weak enforcement, and poor infrastructure contribute to alarming fatality rates.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
13 Nov, 2025

Qualified success, Pg8

Bihar elections reveal women voters outnumbering men despite fewer registrations, raising concerns about electoral roll integrity and demographic factors.

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