Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Oct, 2025

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

16 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

16 Oct, 2025

MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.

16 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

15 Oct, 2025

Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.

15 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

15 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

15 Oct, 2025

WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14

WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.

15 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

15 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

15 Oct, 2025

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

15 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

15 Oct, 2025

Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.

Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.

15 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

15 Oct, 2025

Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.

Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.

15 Oct, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Oct, 2025

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12

Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12

Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.

14 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report, Pg12

India's birth rate declines in 2023, while deaths rise slightly; Jharkhand records lowest sex ratio at birth.

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

14 Oct, 2025

Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report, Pg12

India's birth rate declines in 2023, while deaths rise slightly; Jharkhand records lowest sex ratio at birth.

14 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act

The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7

Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act

14 Oct, 2025

The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7

Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.

14 Oct, 2025

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7

NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

14 Oct, 2025

The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7

NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.

14 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Talking to Taliban, Pg6

India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

14 Oct, 2025

Talking to Taliban, Pg6

India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.

14 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

14 Oct, 2025

EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.

14 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Balancing faith and politics, Pg7

Kerala's LDF government faces backlash over Sabarimala temple mismanagement amid allegations of theft and cover-up, impacting fragile ties with Hindu groups.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Oct, 2025

Balancing faith and politics, Pg7

Kerala's LDF government faces backlash over Sabarimala temple mismanagement amid allegations of theft and cover-up, impacting fragile ties with Hindu groups.

13 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Do cash transfers build women’s agency?, Pg7

Cash transfers empower women, yet digital divide and patriarchal norms hinder financial independence despite increased bank account ownership and DBT schemes.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Governance

13 Oct, 2025

Do cash transfers build women’s agency?, Pg7

Cash transfers empower women, yet digital divide and patriarchal norms hinder financial independence despite increased bank account ownership and DBT schemes.

13 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment