Vulnerable Sections Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Feb, 2026

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

10 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Feb, 2026

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 Feb, 2026

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

8 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12

Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing reproductive autonomy and mental health over compulsory childbirth, setting legal precedent.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

7 Feb, 2026

‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12

Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing reproductive autonomy and mental health over compulsory childbirth, setting legal precedent.

7 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

7 Feb, 2026

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

7 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court permits minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy and highlighting the complexities of underage pregnancies.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

7 Feb, 2026

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court permits minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy and highlighting the complexities of underage pregnancies.

7 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Feb, 2026

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

6 Feb, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Feb, 2026

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, empowering drivers and aiming nationwide expansion in two years.

5 Feb, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

5 Feb, 2026

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

5 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

4 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

Government reveals 84% of waste-pickers belong to SC, ST, OBC categories under NAMASTE scheme enumeration across 35 States/UTs.

4 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Study reveals trial courts' high death penalty conviction rate, with High Courts overturning most, raising concerns about justice delivery.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Study reveals trial courts' high death penalty conviction rate, with High Courts overturning most, raising concerns about justice delivery.

4 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

3 Feb, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

3 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

3 Feb, 2026

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

3 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8

16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

3 Feb, 2026

16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8

16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.

3 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

2 Feb, 2026

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

2 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

VB-GRAM G Scheme, allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, to replace MGNREGS with revised funding and 125-day wage guarantee.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

2 Feb, 2026

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

VB-GRAM G Scheme, allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, to replace MGNREGS with revised funding and 125-day wage guarantee.

2 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

States urge Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages under PM-POSHAN scheme, citing poor remuneration and demanding revisions before scheme extension.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

States urge Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages under PM-POSHAN scheme, citing poor remuneration and demanding revisions before scheme extension.

1 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12

‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi’s launch today, Pg12

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

84% waste-pickers from SC, ST, OBC groups: govt., Pg14

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

A full stop, Pg8

A full stop, Pg8

16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8

16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

No mention in speech but Rs 95K cr to VB-G RAM G, Pg15

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

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