Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and HungerMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
15 Sep, 2025

India must invest more in accelerating diversification of food production: FAO Chief Economist Maximo Cullen, Pg14

FAO reports 40.4% of Indians can't afford healthy diet; urges diversification from cereals to pulses, fruits, and vegetables.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them?, Pg2

Scientists explore gene editing, bacteria, and drug repurposing to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, amidst rising global concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Sep, 2025

Bringing global education home, Pg9

Top foreign universities establish Indian campuses following UGC's 2023 regulation, aligning with NEP 2020's vision for globally competitive education.

Population and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
15 Sep, 2025

A time to reinvent, Pg 10.

Emerging markets face triple threat: tariffs, trade diversion, and technology, requiring reinvention through reforms and global engagement.

Art FormsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Sep, 2025

'Delhi much closer now': Aizawl on Railways' map, some hopes & fears, Pg 1.

Mizoram's Aizawl joins Indian Railways, boosting connectivity and raising hopes for economic growth and cheaper goods for locals.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
15 Sep, 2025

Subject of recent protest, history of Kolhan tribe’s Manki-Munda system, Pg 16.

Ho tribe protests state interference in Kolhan's Manki-Munda system, a British-era self-governance structure facing calls for reform.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
15 Sep, 2025

Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)

₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable Sections
14 Sep, 2025

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.

Health Sector
14 Sep, 2025

What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.

The WHO’s reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 reveal that over 1 billion people live with mental health disorders, underscoring human, social, and economic costs, and highlighting gaps in global mental health systems.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
14 Sep, 2025

How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.

The September 2025 Gen Z-led protests in Nepal, triggered by a social media ban, escalated into a nationwide uprising, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister.

Health SectorBiotechnology
14 Sep, 2025

Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11

RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.

Health SectorBiotechnology
14 Sep, 2025

HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11

Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.

Health Sector
14 Sep, 2025

‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11

Study reveals patient perceptions drive antibiotic overuse in India, highlighting the know-do gap among healthcare providers in Karnataka and Bihar.

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

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
14 Sep, 2025

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Sep, 2025

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
14 Sep, 2025

Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.

Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
14 Sep, 2025

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

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

Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Sep, 2025

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

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