Poverty and Developmental Issues Current Affairs for UPSC

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Employment Guarantee Has Slipped Into Limbo, Pg6

India's new VB-G RAM G employment guarantee scheme faces severe crisis, witnessing over 40% decline in rural job creation amid chaotic transition from MGNREGA.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Aug, 2026

Employment Guarantee Has Slipped Into Limbo, Pg6

India's new VB-G RAM G employment guarantee scheme faces severe crisis, witnessing over 40% decline in rural job creation amid chaotic transition from MGNREGA.

19 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Government Strengthens Comprehensive Rehabilitation And Social Inclusion Through SMILE Scheme

Ministry of Social Justice implements SMILE scheme for comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized individuals, including beggars and transgender persons, promoting dignity and inclusion.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Comprehensive Rehabilitation And Social Inclusion Through SMILE Scheme

Ministry of Social Justice implements SMILE scheme for comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized individuals, including beggars and transgender persons, promoting dignity and inclusion.

18 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

What Was Promised By NREGA's New Version, Where It Falls Short, Pg14

New VB-G RAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA, fails to deliver promised rural employment, showing a 50% dip in work provision and household participation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

13 Aug, 2026

What Was Promised By NREGA's New Version, Where It Falls Short, Pg14

New VB-G RAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA, fails to deliver promised rural employment, showing a 50% dip in work provision and household participation.

13 Aug, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Why Morocco’s youth are risking their lives to move to Spain, Pg7

Thousands of Moroccan youth risk lives migrating to Spain's Ceuta due to soaring unemployment, triggering EU criticism and policy disputes.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Aug, 2026

Why Morocco’s youth are risking their lives to move to Spain, Pg7

Thousands of Moroccan youth risk lives migrating to Spain's Ceuta due to soaring unemployment, triggering EU criticism and policy disputes.

13 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Central Government approves ₹6839 crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II for comprehensive development of 1954 border villages across 17 states/UTs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Aug, 2026

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Central Government approves ₹6839 crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II for comprehensive development of 1954 border villages across 17 states/UTs.

13 Aug, 2026

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

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.

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

12 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.

12 Aug, 2026

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

Assessment of Skill Development Initiatives

Government's Skill India Mission schemes, including PMKVY and JSS, show significant positive impact on employment, income, and social inclusion across states.

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

11 Aug, 2026

Assessment of Skill Development Initiatives

Government's Skill India Mission schemes, including PMKVY and JSS, show significant positive impact on employment, income, and social inclusion across states.

11 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unlocking Rural Enterprise Growth , Pg15

Report highlights 43 million rural enterprises can bridge India's 7-8 million annual job gap, urging integrated policy beyond piecemeal credit.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Aug, 2026

Unlocking Rural Enterprise Growth , Pg15

Report highlights 43 million rural enterprises can bridge India's 7-8 million annual job gap, urging integrated policy beyond piecemeal credit.

10 Aug, 2026

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

In its first month, VB-G RAM G sees almost 50% y-o-y dip in rural jobs, Pg3

New VB-GRAM G rural job scheme sees nearly 50% year-on-year decline in employment generation during its first month, impacting rural demand.

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

10 Aug, 2026

In its first month, VB-G RAM G sees almost 50% y-o-y dip in rural jobs, Pg3

New VB-GRAM G rural job scheme sees nearly 50% year-on-year decline in employment generation during its first month, impacting rural demand.

10 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

India's cancer strategy needs a fundamental shift towards early detection and prevention, leveraging technology and policy to combat rising cases and catastrophic healthcare costs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Aug, 2026

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

India's cancer strategy needs a fundamental shift towards early detection and prevention, leveraging technology and policy to combat rising cases and catastrophic healthcare costs.

6 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Aug, 2026

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

5 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Governance

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

SHE-LEAPS digital platform operationalized to monitor 11 lakh+ SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural livelihoods and market access.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Governance

5 Aug, 2026

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

SHE-LEAPS digital platform operationalized to monitor 11 lakh+ SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural livelihoods and market access.

5 Aug, 2026

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

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.

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

4 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Between growth haves, have-nots, mind the lag, Pg10

India's economic growth creates a widening gap between surging billionaire wealth and stagnant average wages, impacting consumption and demanding urgent job creation.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

3 Aug, 2026

Between growth haves, have-nots, mind the lag, Pg10

India's economic growth creates a widening gap between surging billionaire wealth and stagnant average wages, impacting consumption and demanding urgent job creation.

3 Aug, 2026

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

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.

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

3 Aug, 2026

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

No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

Government claims no manual scavengers identified in new survey under MS Act, 2013, while promoting NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers' welfare.

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

3 Aug, 2026

No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

Government claims no manual scavengers identified in new survey under MS Act, 2013, while promoting NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers' welfare.

3 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

TRIFED Procurement of MFP

TRIFED reports significant procurement and sales of tribal products under PMJVM, generating livelihoods but facing challenges with substantial unsold inventory.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

31 Jul, 2026

TRIFED Procurement of MFP

TRIFED reports significant procurement and sales of tribal products under PMJVM, generating livelihoods but facing challenges with substantial unsold inventory.

31 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Public Distribution System

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Public Distribution System

27 Jul, 2026

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

Global conflict in Strait of Hormuz sparks LPG crisis, revealing stark class divide and precarity of India's urban migrant workforce.

27 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

26 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

22 Jul, 2026

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

22 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues

Employment Guarantee Has Slipped Into Limbo, Pg6

Employment Guarantee Has Slipped Into Limbo, Pg6

Government Strengthens Comprehensive Rehabilitation And Social Inclusion Through SMILE Scheme

Government Strengthens Comprehensive Rehabilitation And Social Inclusion Through SMILE Scheme

What Was Promised By NREGA's New Version, Where It Falls Short, Pg14

What Was Promised By NREGA's New Version, Where It Falls Short, Pg14

Why Morocco’s youth are risking their lives to move to Spain, Pg7

Why Morocco’s youth are risking their lives to move to Spain, Pg7

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Vibrant Villages Programme–II

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Assessment of Skill Development Initiatives

Assessment of Skill Development Initiatives

Unlocking Rural Enterprise Growth , Pg15

Unlocking Rural Enterprise Growth , Pg15

In its first month, VB-G RAM G sees almost 50% y-o-y dip in rural jobs, Pg3

In its first month, VB-G RAM G sees almost 50% y-o-y dip in rural jobs, Pg3

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

Implementation Of E-Shram Portal

Implementation Of E-Shram Portal

Between growth haves, have-nots, mind the lag, Pg10

Between growth haves, have-nots, mind the lag, Pg10

Why are govt. schools shutting down?, Pg8

Why are govt. schools shutting down?, Pg8

No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

TRIFED Procurement of MFP

TRIFED Procurement of MFP

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

To understand closing of the Strait, follow the cook, Pg13

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

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