Social Issues & Schemes

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LiteratureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIT and Computers
12 Aug, 2026

The Indus Code, Pg17

The race to decipher the 4,000-year-old Indus script intensifies with a $1 million prize, leveraging AI and computational methods amidst diverse theories.

Women and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
12 Aug, 2026

Taliban barred 2.4 mn Afghan girls from school since 2021: UNESCO, Pg14

UNESCO reports Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country with such a formal ban.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
12 Aug, 2026

Declare Cancer A Notifiable Disease: SC To 19 States, U.T.s, Pg12

Supreme Court directs 19 States/UTs to declare cancer a notifiable disease for early detection and patient care, questioning Centre's lack of uniform guidelines.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant 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.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Aug, 2026

Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme

Central Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Aug, 2026

Govt: 2012 Rules for clinics ensure quality healthcare, Pg9

Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.

Education SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
11 Aug, 2026

Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal, Pg8

Indian theoretical physicist Deepak Dhar co-receives the prestigious Dirac Medal for his groundbreaking work in statistical physics, becoming the first Indian to win both Dirac and Boltzmann Medals.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Aug, 2026

Targeted tech approach, smart poles expected to boost fight against air pollution, Pg4

Delhi government implements target-based model and smart poles to combat air pollution, testing 22 innovative technologies for wider deployment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
11 Aug, 2026

Apr-Jun unemployment at 5.4%, highest in 4 quarters, Pg15

India's unemployment rate surged to a four-quarter high of 5.4% in April-June 2026, with young females facing the highest joblessness.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Aug, 2026

WHO says Ebola outbreak started months ago, Pg14

WHO confirms eastern Congo Ebola outbreak started in February, months before official declaration, becoming the fastest-growing disease event.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Aug, 2026

In Opposing Creamy Layer For SC/STs, What Govt Argued, Pg13

Centre opposes creamy layer for SC/ST reservations in Supreme Court, citing historical disadvantage and Parliament's exclusive domain over policy changes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Aug, 2026

Indian institutions in QS World University Rankings, Pg8

Indian institutions in QS World University Rankings surged from 11 to 52 since 2015, government informs Lok Sabha, crediting National Institutional Ranking Framework.

LiteratureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation Sector
11 Aug, 2026

English in India, a language that has earned its place, Pg6

Supreme Court observation sparks debate on English as an Indian language; article argues for its historical integration, societal role, and literary contribution, advocating multilingualism.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
11 Aug, 2026

Tracking Nursing, Pg6

National Nurses Registration and Tracking System fails to enroll over 31 lakh nurses, hindering healthcare resource deployment and patient safety due to federal tensions.

Art FormsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Aug, 2026

Development of Tourism in the North-Eastern Region

Ministry of Tourism boosts North-East tourism through schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and UDAN, organizing events, and providing financial aid for regional development.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian 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.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian 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.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Aug, 2026

Row Around Who Gets To Prescribe Modern Drugs, Pg11

Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian 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.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
10 Aug, 2026

Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste census, Pg1

Ladakh pioneers Independent India's first caste census from August 17, employing digital and paper schedules amidst border security considerations.

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