Social Issues & Schemes

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Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
24 Sep, 2025

Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7

India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
24 Sep, 2025

HC: RPwD Act extends to institutions recognised by govt, local bodies

Delhi HC affirms RPwD Act's inclusive education provisions extend to government-recognized institutions, ensuring rights for students with disabilities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora
23 Sep, 2025

H-1B’s new $100k entry cost: why young Indian women are most at risk, Pg7

New US H-1B visa fee of $100,000 disproportionately threatens young Indian women's employment opportunities due to salary disparities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Sep, 2025

Trans people deserve better, Pg7

Article highlights policy gaps, discrimination, and the urgent need for inclusive reforms to ensure dignity and equality for transgender individuals.

Health SectorE Governance
23 Sep, 2025

PHC doctors — a case where the caregivers need care, Pg6

PHC doctors face burnout due to crushing workloads, administrative burdens, and systemic issues, hindering India's Universal Health Coverage goals.

Art FormsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Sep, 2025

The growing relevance of traditional medicine, Pg6

Traditional medicine market poised for $583B boom by 2025; India's AYUSH sector expands eight-fold, driving global recognition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
23 Sep, 2025

Basic structure, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms secularism as basic structure while dismissing plea against Muslim writer at Mysuru Dasara festival.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State Legislatures
22 Sep, 2025

The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9

Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Sep, 2025

Breaking the academic paywall, Pg9

Delhi High Court's order to block Sci-Hub sparks debate on equitable access to scientific knowledge, especially for Global South.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Sep, 2025

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
21 Sep, 2025

ICMR impact scale may deter research in public interest, Pg12

ICMR's new 'IRIS' impact scale faces criticism for potentially skewing research priorities and undervaluing fundamental scientific discourse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
21 Sep, 2025

Allahabad HC to UP DGP, Home dept: Remove caste from all FIRs, police files, frame new SOP, Pg 10.

Allahabad HC orders UP police to remove caste references from FIRs, police files, and create new SOPs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
20 Sep, 2025

Turmoil, tragedy, and tenacity in Nepal, Pg11

Youth-led protests in Nepal against corruption and misgovernance led to political turmoil and imposition of interim government.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Sep, 2025

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

India's welfare programs offer insights for integrated climate-health action, emphasizing intersectoral policies and community engagement for global climate governance.

Health Sector
19 Sep, 2025

Ageing arteries, lingering risks: COVID’s quiet impact on heart health, Pg II.

COVID-19 survivors exhibit accelerated arterial stiffening, resembling 5-10 years of vascular aging, especially in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
18 Sep, 2025

Crosstalk: waning immunity against Japanese encephalitis worsens dengue, Pg2

Study reveals waning Japanese Encephalitis immunity increases dengue severity, suggesting timely JE vaccine boosters to mitigate dengue risks in Asia.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Sep, 2025

How does SC’s order affect Waqf law?, Pg8

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over property rights and religious freedom.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
18 Sep, 2025

The hard truth about out-of-pocket health expenditure, Pg7

Analysis reveals discrepancies in National Health Account estimates, questioning the reported decline in out-of-pocket health expenditure and its impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
18 Sep, 2025

Welfare at the mercy of the machine, Pg7

Facial Recognition Software (FRS) in Anganwadis raises concerns about dehumanization, dignity, and access to welfare for vulnerable communities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Sep, 2025

Letter and spirit, Pg6

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, balancing religious autonomy and state regulation amidst political controversy over Muslim endowments.

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