Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries India and its Neighbourhood Relations

27 Sep, 2025

The turmoil in Kathmandu, the road ahead for Nepal, Pg8

Nepal's PM Oli resigns amidst Gen Z protests, former Chief Justice Karki appointed interim PM, fresh elections scheduled, political turmoil continues.

27 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Bloody Sundays, Pg8

Asia Cup cricket marred by political tensions as India-Pakistan rivalry intensifies, overshadowing sporting spirit and traditional protocols.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Sep, 2025

Bloody Sundays, Pg8

Asia Cup cricket marred by political tensions as India-Pakistan rivalry intensifies, overshadowing sporting spirit and traditional protocols.

27 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

Muscle matters: rethinking obesity with resistance training, PgII

Alarming rise in sarcopenic obesity threatens India's health; resistance training emerges as vital countermeasure for metabolic health and longevity.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

26 Sep, 2025

Muscle matters: rethinking obesity with resistance training, PgII

Alarming rise in sarcopenic obesity threatens India's health; resistance training emerges as vital countermeasure for metabolic health and longevity.

26 Sep, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

26 Sep, 2025

Bring back tribals who fled Maoist conflict: NCST, Pg16

NCST urges Chhattisgarh to rehabilitate displaced tribals affected by Maoist conflict, proposes land allotment, housing, and employment opportunities.

26 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

26 Sep, 2025

SC to examine if Foreigners Tribunals discriminate against rural women in Assam, Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Foreigners Tribunals' discriminatory practices against marginalized women in Assam citizenship verification, impacting fundamental rights and nationality.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 Sep, 2025

Citizens, domicile, migrants: Why should we worry about Provincial Citizenship?, Pg13

Provincial citizenship challenges national identity, sparking debate on domicile policies and constitutional rights, especially concerning internal migrants' status.

26 Sep, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Cooling rights in a sweltering South, Pg12

India's cooling policy sparks debate: Balancing energy efficiency with equitable access amid rising heatwaves and climate justice concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

26 Sep, 2025

Cooling rights in a sweltering South, Pg12

India's cooling policy sparks debate: Balancing energy efficiency with equitable access amid rising heatwaves and climate justice concerns.

26 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

26 Sep, 2025

Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns, Pg12

India's outdated urban definition may exclude millions from urban governance, hindering infrastructure and services in rapidly urbanizing settlements for Census 2027.

26 Sep, 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

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

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

26 Sep, 2025

Mistrust in Ladakh, Pg10

Ladakh unrest escalates after protests turn violent, demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and local job reservations.

26 Sep, 2025

Health Sector

DRUG-RESISTANT 'NIGHTMARE BACTERIA' ON RISE IN U.S.: CDC REPORT, Pg 14.

CDC reports alarming rise in drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in U.S., fueled by NDM gene and COVID-19 antibiotic overuse.

Health Sector

26 Sep, 2025

DRUG-RESISTANT 'NIGHTMARE BACTERIA' ON RISE IN U.S.: CDC REPORT, Pg 14.

CDC reports alarming rise in drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' in U.S., fueled by NDM gene and COVID-19 antibiotic overuse.

26 Sep, 2025

Health Sector

Cancer cases peak amid global decline: Study, Pg 8.

Cancer cases surge in India amidst global decline; Lancet study reveals alarming rise in incidence and mortality rates.

Health Sector

26 Sep, 2025

Cancer cases peak amid global decline: Study, Pg 8.

Cancer cases surge in India amidst global decline; Lancet study reveals alarming rise in incidence and mortality rates.

26 Sep, 2025

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

Govt reserves 65% NREGS funds for water conservation works in rural blocks, Pg 6.

Government mandates 65% NREGS funds for water conservation in over-exploited blocks, potentially unlocking ₹35,000 crore for water projects.

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

26 Sep, 2025

Govt reserves 65% NREGS funds for water conservation works in rural blocks, Pg 6.

Government mandates 65% NREGS funds for water conservation in over-exploited blocks, potentially unlocking ₹35,000 crore for water projects.

26 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Centre clears scheme to add medical seats across country, Pg16

Cabinet approves ₹15,034.5 crore scheme to add 5,000 PG and 5,023 UG medical seats by 2029, boosting healthcare access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

25 Sep, 2025

Centre clears scheme to add medical seats across country, Pg16

Cabinet approves ₹15,034.5 crore scheme to add 5,000 PG and 5,023 UG medical seats by 2029, boosting healthcare access.

25 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Sep, 2025

Leh protest turns deadly; Ministry blames activist, Pg1

Leh protest turns deadly amid demands for statehood and tribal status; MHA blames activist for inciting violence.

25 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Sep, 2025

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

25 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Sep, 2025

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

25 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload, Pg10

India confronts high salt consumption crisis; calls for multi-pronged strategy including public awareness, labeling, and integration with health programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Sep, 2025

Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload, Pg10

India confronts high salt consumption crisis; calls for multi-pronged strategy including public awareness, labeling, and integration with health programs.

25 Sep, 2025