Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Sep, 2025

MISRULE OF LAW, Pg 10.

Delhi riots investigation reveals police misconduct, fabricated evidence, and judicial concerns, undermining faith in the rule of law.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
17 Sep, 2025

On WHO essential medicines list, GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, weight loss may become cheaper, Pg14

WHO includes GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and obesity in essential medicines list, potentially lowering costs and improving access.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 Sep, 2025

Indians blame the political system, not their politicians, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 70% Indians want political reforms, yet trust elected officials' integrity, unlike other nations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector
17 Sep, 2025

Making health care safe for every Indian, Pg9

World Patient Safety Day highlights critical gaps in Indian healthcare; calls for integrated action to improve patient safety nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Sep, 2025

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
17 Sep, 2025

‘Judicial experimentalism’ versus the right to justice, Pg8

Supreme Court endorses 'cooling period' for Section 498A cases, raising concerns over victim's access to justice and judicial overreach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
17 Sep, 2025

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.

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

Dignity of choice, Pg 15.

Bombay High Court hears plea challenging gift tax on same-sex couples, spotlighting discrimination and implementation challenges post-Supriyo verdict.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Sep, 2025

Govt., Opposition welcome order, Pg1

Supreme Court stays provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 concerning Collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, sparking political debate.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

PM to launch campaign for women and child healthcare, Pg14

PM Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and eighth 'Poshan Maah' on September 17 for improved women, child healthcare.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes, but upholds Act, Pg1

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, deeming certain provisions 'arbitrary' while upholding the law's overall constitutional validity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsE Governance
16 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12

Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEducation Sector
16 Sep, 2025

Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9

Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC on anticipatory bail in caste crime, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, reinforcing protection against caste-based crimes and intimidation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods, Pg9

UNICEF report reveals rising childhood obesity due to ultra-processed foods and inadequate legal protections in 202 countries.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
16 Sep, 2025

Divided state, Pg8

Charlie Kirk shooting exposes US political polarization, fueled by nativism, intolerance, and gun culture amid eroding democratic values.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
16 Sep, 2025

India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's Women's Economic Empowerment Index highlights gender data gaps hindering India's $30 trillion economic ambition by 2047.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Sep, 2025

Policing charity, Pg 10.

Supreme Court's interim order on Waqf Act, 2025 raises concerns over religious freedom and executive overreach in determining religious identity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Sep, 2025

Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.

Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
16 Sep, 2025

SC’s order on Waqf Act, Pg 13.

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over constitutional validity and potential misuse of power.

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