Social Issues & Schemes

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Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jul, 2026

House clears anti-paper leak Bill, PM says nobody will be spared, Pg1

Parliament passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, introducing stricter penalties for paper leaks and organized crime, ensuring fairness in public exams.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
31 Jul, 2026

Rajnath felicitates all women crew for sailing expedition, Pg16

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers for completing India's first Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina', showcasing Nari Shakti.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament passes paper leak Bill as Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha, Pg15

Parliament passes Public Examinations Bill 2026 to curb paper leaks, amidst Opposition walkout and demands for NEET probe.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
31 Jul, 2026

Urban Challenge Fund projects approved by Lok Sabha so far, Pg12

Housing Minister approves 33 Urban Challenge Fund projects, allocating ₹1 lakh crore central assistance to boost critical urban infrastructure development.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable 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.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Biotechnology And AI Based Research

Government expands biotechnology and AI research, integrating computational biology, genomics, and medical imaging for precision diagnostics and inclusive growth.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India
31 Jul, 2026

Understanding NAKSHA: Why Margao’s New Urban Mapping Pilot Protects Property Owners

Margao launches NAKSHA, a GIS-based urban land mapping pilot, to secure property titles and modernize records, easing citizen anxieties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
31 Jul, 2026

Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging

India launches multi-pronged roadmap under Semicon India Programme to develop robust semiconductor talent pipeline for design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
30 Jul, 2026

India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14

India's fertility decline, driven by unmet family planning needs and son preference, is a complex policy story, not a crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
30 Jul, 2026

On antibiotics, problem isn't just overprescribing, Pg14

India's antibiotic overuse, driven by systemic healthcare weaknesses, necessitates urgent reforms in infection control, diagnostics, and public education to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Jul, 2026

Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13

India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Jul, 2026

Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1

Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
30 Jul, 2026

LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 Jul, 2026

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Jul, 2026

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6

Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Jul, 2026

​Lingering challenges, Pg6

Government's crisis management approach to examination system failures, like NTA's, overlooks core structural issues in academic institutions and assessment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorE Governance
30 Jul, 2026

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme offers collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans with interest subvention, ensuring equitable access to quality higher education for meritorious students.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 Jul, 2026

PM SETU

PM-SETU scheme aims to upgrade ITIs and NSTIs, enhancing vocational training quality with industry-aligned courses for improved employability.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Jul, 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

Lok Sabha passes Bill enhancing penalties for unfair means in public examinations, establishing fast-track courts and special task forces.

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