Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

7 Jul, 2026

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

7 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. issues notice to Meta on ‘child sexual abuse’ ads, Pg1

MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram's child sexual abuse ads, demanding immediate action and explanation within seven days.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

6 Jul, 2026

Govt. issues notice to Meta on ‘child sexual abuse’ ads, Pg1

MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram's child sexual abuse ads, demanding immediate action and explanation within seven days.

6 Jul, 2026

Vulnerable Sections

Old wine, new bottle, Pg6

New EPF rules disappoint 36.8 lakh pensioners, leaving ₹1,000 minimum pension and ₹15,000 wage ceiling unrevised for 12 years, despite Code on Social Security.

Vulnerable Sections

6 Jul, 2026

Old wine, new bottle, Pg6

New EPF rules disappoint 36.8 lakh pensioners, leaving ₹1,000 minimum pension and ₹15,000 wage ceiling unrevised for 12 years, despite Code on Social Security.

6 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Immunity booster industry is selling hope, not science, Pg17

Expert debunks 'immunity boosters' as marketing fraud, not science; advocates proven vaccines and healthy lifestyles over unregulated, potentially dangerous supplements.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Jul, 2026

Immunity booster industry is selling hope, not science, Pg17

Expert debunks 'immunity boosters' as marketing fraud, not science; advocates proven vaccines and healthy lifestyles over unregulated, potentially dangerous supplements.

6 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Pesticide doubles Parkinson's risk, Pg17

UCLA scientists reveal chlorpyrifos pesticide doubles Parkinson's disease risk by damaging critical dopamine neurons, impacting brain's toxic protein removal.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Jul, 2026

Pesticide doubles Parkinson's risk, Pg17

UCLA scientists reveal chlorpyrifos pesticide doubles Parkinson's disease risk by damaging critical dopamine neurons, impacting brain's toxic protein removal.

6 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

MoSPI report reveals 2 crore informal workers in India's 46 major cities; Hyderabad tops with 15.7 lakh, highlighting urban informal sector's scale.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

6 Jul, 2026

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

MoSPI report reveals 2 crore informal workers in India's 46 major cities; Hyderabad tops with 15.7 lakh, highlighting urban informal sector's scale.

6 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1

India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Jul, 2026

India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1

India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.

5 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Jul, 2026

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

5 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology

CAR T-cell therapy ‘sees’ solid tumours thanks to protein, Pg12

Novel CAR T-cell therapy targeting GPNMB protein shows promise against rare solid tumours, stabilizing advanced ASPS in patients and regressing smaller lesions.

Health Sector Biotechnology

5 Jul, 2026

CAR T-cell therapy ‘sees’ solid tumours thanks to protein, Pg12

Novel CAR T-cell therapy targeting GPNMB protein shows promise against rare solid tumours, stabilizing advanced ASPS in patients and regressing smaller lesions.

5 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Auto industry defends ethanol fuel mandate, Pg13

Auto industry and government defend E20 ethanol blend amidst public concerns over vehicle damage and fuel efficiency, citing extensive testing.

Health Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jul, 2026

Auto industry defends ethanol fuel mandate, Pg13

Auto industry and government defend E20 ethanol blend amidst public concerns over vehicle damage and fuel efficiency, citing extensive testing.

5 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jul, 2026

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

5 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jul, 2026

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

5 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

4 Jul, 2026

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

4 Jul, 2026

Health Sector

Counting cancer, Pg8

India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.

Health Sector

4 Jul, 2026

Counting cancer, Pg8

India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

4 Jul, 2026

Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15

IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.

4 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

3 Jul, 2026

VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1

India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.

3 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Space Technology Biotechnology

Can space oncology revolutionise cancer treatment?, Pg2

Space oncology revolutionizes cancer treatment, leveraging microgravity for accelerated drug discovery and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a market projected to hit $9.8 billion by 2034.

Health Sector Space Technology Biotechnology

3 Jul, 2026

Can space oncology revolutionise cancer treatment?, Pg2

Space oncology revolutionizes cancer treatment, leveraging microgravity for accelerated drug discovery and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a market projected to hit $9.8 billion by 2034.

3 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology

Centre amends drug rules to ensure uniform regulations, Pg16

Centre amends Drugs Rules 1945, bringing stem cell, gene therapy, and xenograft products under Centrally License Approving Authority for stricter oversight.

Health Sector Biotechnology

3 Jul, 2026

Centre amends drug rules to ensure uniform regulations, Pg16

Centre amends Drugs Rules 1945, bringing stem cell, gene therapy, and xenograft products under Centrally License Approving Authority for stricter oversight.

3 Jul, 2026

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

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.

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

3 Jul, 2026

A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10

Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.

3 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation