Social Issues & Schemes
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Gloria Steinem framed the motherhood question for us, Pg10
Gloria Steinem's legacy highlights the political nature of motherhood, reproductive rights, and critical need for maternal mental health support, challenging MTP Act limits.
India's Path to Blue Skies
India's multi-sectoral National Clean Air Programme achieves significant PM10 reductions in 108 cities, showcasing robust governance and monitoring efforts for blue skies.
Bhutan Leads Southeast Asia Region in Eliminating Rabies, Pg14
Bhutan becomes first in WHO Southeast Asia to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies, showcasing a successful One Health approach and setting a global example.
As Yoga and Ayurveda Become Part of India’s Global Health Diplomacy, Experts Press for Credible Standards, Pg12
India integrates AYUSH into global health diplomacy via trade pacts and medical tourism, prompting calls for robust international standards.
No provision in Forest Rights Act to obtain gram sabha consent for projects: Ministry, Pg10
Tribal Affairs Ministry disclaims FRA mandate for Gram Sabha consent in forest clearance, sparking inter-ministerial row over project delays and tribal rights.
The political cost of UCT schemes, Pg7
Unconditional Cash Transfer schemes incur significant political costs due to targeting errors and voter dissatisfaction, impacting electoral outcomes despite social welfare goals.
Vibrant Villages Programme
India's Vibrant Villages Programme transforms border areas into strategic assets, boosting security, livelihoods, and infrastructure through comprehensive development initiatives.
India held together by making room for linguistic identity, Pg9
Post-independence India navigated linguistic demands, leading to state reorganization that ultimately strengthened national unity and accommodated diverse identities.
Little reporters' to QR-coded trees: 82 teachers felicitated with national award, Pg6
President Murmu felicitates 82 teachers with National Awards for pioneering innovations like 'little reporters' and QR-coded trees, enhancing educational outreach and skill development.
Kenya's essay writers thrived in the global gig economy, then AI came for their work, Pg10
AI's rapid rise devastates Kenya's thriving online essay-writing gig economy, displacing thousands and highlighting technology's disruptive impact on global livelihoods.
Census advanced in four poll-bound States, formally deferred in Manipur, Pg11
Union government advances Census 2027 in four poll-bound states, defers it indefinitely in Manipur amidst NRC demands and political criticism over new caste questions.
New way to spot Zika, hep C viruses in whole blood, Pg13
Researchers develop low-cost, rapid blood-drying method to accurately detect Zika and Hepatitis C viruses in whole blood within two hours.
World Food Prices Highest Since 2022 As Supply Risks Mount: FAO, Pg14
Global food prices surge to highest since late 2022, driven by extreme weather, El Nino threat, and Black Sea war disruptions, warns UN FAO.
The fissures driving the NRC demand in Manipur, Pg11
Union government defers 2027 Census in Manipur following persistent demands for National Register of Citizens (NRC) amidst demographic change and ethnic conflict concerns.
NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 from child labour, Pg8
NCPCR's pan-India campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labor, registering 575 FIRs, intensifying efforts against exploitation and trafficking across states.
Missing: Boundary Walls, Bathrooms, Blackboards, Pg7
Campaign exposes dilapidated rural government schools across Bihar, Rajasthan, UP, MP, critically lacking basic facilities, impacting student health, learning, and deepening inequality.
Surrendered militants in Tripura reject govt. appeal to lift blockade, Pg8
Tripura's surrendered militants defy government appeal, maintaining critical road and rail blockade over unfulfilled tripartite agreement demands.
In Gloria Steinem's legacy, the debate over many waves of feminist movements, Pg17
Gloria Steinem's passing sparks debate on the evolving waves of feminist movements, from voting rights to intersectionality and reproductive choices.
Perils of comparing GDP from different base years, Pg17
Article clarifies controversy surrounding India's Q1 GDP growth rate calculation after base year revision, emphasizing the non-comparability of data from different series.
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