Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Oct, 2025

Census must count sub-caste in, Pg11.

2027 Census to include sub-caste enumeration for targeted affirmative action, addressing historical data gaps and internal inequalities.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
1 Oct, 2025

On lines of Model UN, Centre set to launch Youth Gram Sabha initiative from Oct, Pg8.

Centre's 'Youth Gram Sabha' initiative to simulate local governance in schools, fostering civic engagement among students from October 2025.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Sep, 2025

Suriname pledges to protect 90% of forests, Pg2

Suriname pledges to protect 90% of its forests, exceeding global '30x30' target, but Indigenous land rights recognition remains crucial.

Women and Women's OrganizationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of FarmersLand Reforms in India
30 Sep, 2025

More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid, Pg7

Indian agriculture witnesses feminization, yet half of women remain unpaid; trade and technology offer pathways for economic empowerment.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
30 Sep, 2025

Bridging the generation gap, Pg7

HelpAge India study reveals emotional disconnect between generations, highlighting loneliness among elderly despite strong family values and need for digital inclusion.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
30 Sep, 2025

Bitter victory, Pg6

Asia Cup victory marred by Indian team's unsportsmanlike conduct towards Pakistan, highlighting strained relations amidst political tensions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Sep, 2025

Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp: Why Opposition's EBC resolution in Bihar matters, Pg14.

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan pledges 'Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp' for EBCs, promising increased reservations and land distribution before assembly polls.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
29 Sep, 2025

The rise of India’s home-grown mutual fund investors, Pg7

Indian stock market sees surge in domestic mutual fund investments, driven by SIPs and increased accessibility via demat accounts.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
29 Sep, 2025

Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8

CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 Sep, 2025

Going beyond the metaphor ‘young at heart’, Pg7

Alarming rise in heart attacks among young Indians (20-40) linked to lifestyle, demanding urgent awareness and preventive healthcare measures.

Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
29 Sep, 2025

Weaponising health, Pg6

Trump's 100% tariffs on branded medicines weaponizes healthcare access, impacting global pharma trade and potentially raising U.S. drug costs.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Sep, 2025

Why stampedes happen, Pg23.

Deadly stampedes in India highlight inadequate crowd control, planning failures, and societal disregard for safety regulations at mass gatherings.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
29 Sep, 2025

Govt eases Hindi requirement for Eklavya school staffer exam, Pg12.

Government eases Hindi language competency for Eklavya Model Residential School staff recruitment to ensure regional representation and address concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 Sep, 2025

Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.

Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
28 Sep, 2025

Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14

Sheetal Devi, armless archer, and Toman Kumar secure gold at Para World Archery Championships, marking India's historic triumph.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
28 Sep, 2025

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
28 Sep, 2025

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
27 Sep, 2025

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

Vulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Sep, 2025

Govt transfers over ₹540 cr to farmers in three flood-hit states, Pg15.

Centre disburses ₹540 crore under PM-KISAN to flood-hit farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand as relief measure.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
27 Sep, 2025

Wangchuk held under NSA, Pg 1.

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA amid protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule; tensions escalate after police firing.

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