Population and Associated Issues
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Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9
Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.
Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14
EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian Society
Across world, why fewer people are having children, Pg13
World faces demographic crisis as fertility rates plunge below replacement levels, forcing governments to implement costly incentives to encourage child-bearing.
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10
NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.
Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12
High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
Panel set up to study ‘demographic change’, Pg1
Centre forms panel led by Justice Navlekar to study demographic shifts from illegal immigration, recommend population stabilization measures by 2027.
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
Baby bait, Pg6
Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.
Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9
Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12
PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.
Population and Associated IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16
India urges Bangladesh to accelerate verification of 2,862 illegal immigrants for smooth repatriation amid concerns of potential push-ins.
Population and Associated IssuesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7
Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.
Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15
Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.
Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
Delimitation — a case of to be or not to be, Pg6
Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes Lok Sabha seat readjustment based on 2011 Census, sparking debate over population parity.
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