Social Issues & Schemes

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

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

India faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.

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

3 Oct, 2025

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

India faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.

3 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

‘It would be a shame if India is found supplying arms to Israel’, Pg16

UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, urges states to halt arms supply; Pillay warns India on complicity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

3 Oct, 2025

‘It would be a shame if India is found supplying arms to Israel’, Pg16

UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, urges states to halt arms supply; Pillay warns India on complicity.

3 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Centre releases ₹538.39 crore RTE funds to Tamil Nadu following Supreme Court notice; admissions to begin October 9.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

3 Oct, 2025

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

Centre releases ₹538.39 crore RTE funds to Tamil Nadu following Supreme Court notice; admissions to begin October 9.

3 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Fraught franchise, Pg8

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

3 Oct, 2025

Fraught franchise, Pg8

Bihar's electoral roll revision raises concerns over voter exclusion; ECI's transparency questioned, especially regarding women and marginalized communities.

3 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

3 Oct, 2025

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.

3 Oct, 2025

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

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.

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

3 Oct, 2025

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.

3 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Oct, 2025

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Government approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states/UTs, focusing on underserved and aspirational districts, costing ₹5,862.55 crore.

2 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

2 Oct, 2025

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Madhya Pradesh defends 27% OBC quota in Supreme Court, citing historical backwardness and challenging 50% reservation ceiling.

2 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

1 Oct, 2025

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

1 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

1 Oct, 2025

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.

1 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

India witnesses girls' education transformation through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao improving literacy and sex ratio.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

1 Oct, 2025

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

India witnesses girls' education transformation through initiatives like Kanya Kelavani and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao improving literacy and sex ratio.

1 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Oct, 2025

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

1 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Oct, 2025

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Karur roadshow stampede claims 41 lives, exposing governance failures and Tamil Nadu's obsession with film stars in politics.

1 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Labour of care, Pg8

Maharashtra's Anshakalin Stri Parichars face exploitation with meager wages and lack of benefits, highlighting gendered inequalities in rural healthcare.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Oct, 2025

Labour of care, Pg8

Maharashtra's Anshakalin Stri Parichars face exploitation with meager wages and lack of benefits, highlighting gendered inequalities in rural healthcare.

1 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Oct, 2025

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.

1 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Biotechnology

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Biotechnology

1 Oct, 2025

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

Lancet report reveals alarming rise in India's cancer cases; preventive measures and equitable access to treatment are crucial.

1 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

NCRB data reveals alarming 28.8% surge in atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in 2023, spotlighting Manipur conflict and governance failures.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

1 Oct, 2025

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

NCRB data reveals alarming 28.8% surge in atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in 2023, spotlighting Manipur conflict and governance failures.

1 Oct, 2025

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

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

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

1 Oct, 2025

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

1 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

ICMR study reveals India's dietary habits fuel diabetes and obesity crisis, calls for policy reforms and dietary diversification.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

1 Oct, 2025

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

ICMR study reveals India's dietary habits fuel diabetes and obesity crisis, calls for policy reforms and dietary diversification.

1 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

IIT-Delhi assessment reveals 30% pollution cut could significantly reduce heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia among women and children.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Oct, 2025

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

IIT-Delhi assessment reveals 30% pollution cut could significantly reduce heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia among women and children.

1 Oct, 2025

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Social Issues & Schemes

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

‘It would be a shame if India is found supplying arms to Israel’, Pg16

‘It would be a shame if India is found supplying arms to Israel’, Pg16

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

T.N. finally allocated RTE funds by Centre, Pg3

​Fraught franchise, Pg8

​Fraught franchise, Pg8

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

Govt approves 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states, UTs, Pg7.

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

In top court, MP govt justifies OBC quota hike that breaks 50% ceiling, Pg8.

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

The transformation of girls’ education, Pg9

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

What triggered the chaos at Karur, Pg9

Labour of care, Pg8

Labour of care, Pg8

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

C FOR CHALLENGE, Pg10.

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

PREVENT THE ATROCITY, Pg10.

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

India's dietary profile linked to rising diabetes and obesity, shows study, Pg12.

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

Cleaner air can reduce heart disease, diabetes in women, reveals assessment, Pg12.

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