Poverty and Developmental Issues Current Affairs for UPSC

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union 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.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 May, 2026

Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

26 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

24 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

23 May, 2026

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

23 May, 2026

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

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

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

13 May, 2026

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

13 May, 2026

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

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

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

9 May, 2026

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

9 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

7 May, 2026

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

7 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

2 May, 2026

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

Study reveals 48% of NSE-listed firms lack women in key roles; female formal workforce representation declines to 18% in 2024-25.

2 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 May, 2026

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

2 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Apr, 2026

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Heatwaves threaten gig workers' income: NITI Aayog estimates 23 million by 2030, urging policy changes for labor protection and climate resilience.

27 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

27 Apr, 2026

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

27 Apr, 2026

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

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

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

23 Apr, 2026

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

23 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Apr, 2026

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

22 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

21 Apr, 2026

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

21 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

10% of Indian households can rise to a higher economic class just by quitting tobacco: Study, Pg10

Study reveals 10% of Indian households can elevate economic status by quitting tobacco, impacting poverty alleviation strategies.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

21 Apr, 2026

10% of Indian households can rise to a higher economic class just by quitting tobacco: Study, Pg10

Study reveals 10% of Indian households can elevate economic status by quitting tobacco, impacting poverty alleviation strategies.

21 Apr, 2026

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

Why Noida’s factory unrest is about more than just wages, Pg7

Noida factory unrest exposes widespread informality among formally employed workers, highlighting issues of wage stagnation and lack of social security.

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

20 Apr, 2026

Why Noida’s factory unrest is about more than just wages, Pg7

Noida factory unrest exposes widespread informality among formally employed workers, highlighting issues of wage stagnation and lack of social security.

20 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

20 Apr, 2026

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.

20 Apr, 2026

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

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

Noida workers' protest triggers wage hike demands, revealing labour exploitation and governance gaps amidst rising living costs and code on wages.

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

19 Apr, 2026

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

Noida workers' protest triggers wage hike demands, revealing labour exploitation and governance gaps amidst rising living costs and code on wages.

19 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Apr, 2026

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

18 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Apr, 2026

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

18 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

17 Apr, 2026

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.

17 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues

​Baby bait, Pg6

​Baby bait, Pg6

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

‘48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers’, Pg10

​Work in progress, Pg6

​Work in progress, Pg6

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers, Pg8

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

10% of Indian households can rise to a higher economic class just by quitting tobacco: Study, Pg10

10% of Indian households can rise to a higher economic class just by quitting tobacco: Study, Pg10

Why Noida’s factory unrest is about more than just wages, Pg7

Why Noida’s factory unrest is about more than just wages, Pg7

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

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