Social Issues & Schemes

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Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Nov, 2025

App helps police bust trafficking racket, 6 rescued, Pg3.

Delhi Police utilizes 'Say Help' app to bust human trafficking ring, rescuing six women in Paharganj, Delhi.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
6 Nov, 2025

Corruption cloud: Skill Ministry blacklists 178 training partners, Pg1.

Skill Ministry blacklists 178 training partners under PMKVY for fraud, initiates recovery and legal action amid corruption allegations.

Poverty and HungerConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Nov, 2025

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
5 Nov, 2025

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5 Nov, 2025

DGCA plans full airfare refund for medical emergency cancellations, Pg14

DGCA proposes full airfare refunds for medical emergencies and mandates airlines to handle refunds directly, benefiting passengers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Nov, 2025

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Nov, 2025

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Bollywood film revisits Shah Bano case, sparking legal challenge and highlighting debates on secularism, minority rights, and maintenance laws.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Nov, 2025

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
5 Nov, 2025

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

Vulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
4 Nov, 2025

‘Digital arrests’ are a very big challenge; victims, mostly elderly, lost ₹3,000 cr. in India alone: SC, Pg14

₹3,000 Crore Lost in 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cyber Fraud Targeting Elderly, Pledges Stringent Action.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
4 Nov, 2025

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Cauvery River fish found contaminated with heavy metals, posing carcinogenic risks; consumption should be reduced, study reveals.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
4 Nov, 2025

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ‘ORS’ tagged drinks, Pg14

Delhi HC backs FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' tag for non-medical drinks, affirming consumer protection and health standards.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Nov, 2025

SC flags feeding of stray dogs within govt. office premises, Pg14

Supreme Court addresses stray dog feeding in government offices, emphasizing Animal Birth Control Rules implementation and designated feeding zones.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
4 Nov, 2025

New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9

Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.

Education SectorEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and Computers
4 Nov, 2025

India’s IT dream is at a crossroads, Pg8

Indian IT faces job losses amid AI automation, H-1B visa issues, and client budget cuts, demanding urgent skilling and policy reforms.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Diaspora
4 Nov, 2025

Student inflows into traditional destinations decline, Pg9

International student enrolment shifts as traditional destinations face decline, while Germany, France, and Japan experience steady growth in 2024.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Nov, 2025

Delhi sinking fastest among Indian megacities, Pg3.

Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.

Women and Women's Organizations
3 Nov, 2025

Indian Women Win First ODI World Cup, Pg 1.

India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, marking a defining moment in Indian sports and gender equality.

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