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Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRole of External State and Non State Actors
8 Aug, 2026

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

Migrant workers in Kashmir face heightened security threats and economic hardships, yet their indispensable labour sustains the Valley's economy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
8 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Aug, 2026

Rahul Questions Ken-Betwa River Link Impact On Tribals, Pg8

Rahul Gandhi questions Ken-Betwa river link project's tribal displacement; Centre acknowledges complaints, forwards to MP government for action.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
7 Aug, 2026

The challenge for school consolidation: Balancing access and quality education, Pg17

India's school consolidation debate intensifies as 94,000 government schools close, challenging policymakers to balance access, quality, and demographic shifts.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
7 Aug, 2026

Extending Creamy Layer to SC, ST Is Parliament's Call: Govt to Top Court, Pg10

Centre informs Supreme Court that extending creamy layer to SC/STs falls under Parliament's legislative domain, emphasizing historical and social criteria for reservation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
7 Aug, 2026

Govt. Opposes Income-Based Creamy Layer In SC/ST Quotas, Pg14

Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEmotional Intelligence, Concepts and Applications in Administration
6 Aug, 2026

How SC's Gender Guide Differs From the 2023 Version, Pg12

Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

SC safeguards for live-in partners are overdue, Pg10

Supreme Court extends criminal law protection against domestic cruelty to women in live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage."

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

Occupancy rates across India’s prison system in 2024, Pg8

India's prisons operate at 112.7% occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails exceeding capacity, and Delhi recording a staggering 194.6% overcrowding.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

NITI Aayog launches "Reimagining Care" report, outlining strategies to empower caregivers, professionalize the ecosystem, and position India as a global leader by 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
5 Aug, 2026

Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesThe Freedom StruggleGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

No national monument status for Mangarh Dham; tribal party calls it an insult, Pg8

Union Ministry denies national monument status to historic Mangarh Dham, citing extensive modern development, sparking outrage from tribal party over 1913 massacre site.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

Proof Of Life, Pg6

Parliament passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026, requiring judicial magistrate orders for birth registrations delayed over two years, raising concerns about access to identity documents.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

The Making of a Sporting Nation

Union Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 crore outlay, aiming to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse by 2036.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
4 Aug, 2026

Implementation Of E-Shram Portal

e-Shram portal registers over 31.82 crore unorganised workers, integrating 15 social security schemes for comprehensive welfare and digital access.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
4 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)

PM-SYM scheme for unorganised workers enrolls over 54 lakh beneficiaries, government implements measures to improve retention and awareness.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Why are govt. schools shutting down?, Pg8

NITI Aayog report reveals 94,000 government schools closed over a decade, impacting 2.26 crore children, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
3 Aug, 2026

Analysing the SC’s judgment on sex work, Pg7

Supreme Court's landmark judgment recognizes sex workers' constitutional rights, rejects forced rescues, and mandates consent inquiry, challenging decades of anti-trafficking discourse.

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