Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated Issues

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

Population and Associated Issues

5 Sep, 2025

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

5 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

5 Sep, 2025

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

5 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

4 Sep, 2025

Health Ministry plans to ease licence rules for new drugs, trials , Pg12

Health Ministry proposes amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, easing test license norms and application processes.

4 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

4 Sep, 2025

Union govt. exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who came before January 9, 2015 from penal provisions , Pg11

Union government exempts Sri Lankan Tamil refugees arriving before January 2015 from passport/visa penalization, amidst CAA debate and naturalization pathways.

4 Sep, 2025

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

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

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

4 Sep, 2025

Govt. plans to link 11 lakh anganwadis with schools , Pg10

Government to integrate 11 lakh Anganwadi centers with primary schools for seamless early childhood education and tracking via APAAR IDs.

4 Sep, 2025

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

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

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

4 Sep, 2025

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

4 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

4 Sep, 2025

Should reservations exceed the 50% cap? , Pg8

Supreme Court examines extending 'creamy layer' concept to SC/ST reservations amid debates on exceeding 50% quota cap.

4 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Sep, 2025

Reviving MGNREGA in West Bengal , Pg7

Calcutta High Court orders MGNREGA resumption in West Bengal, but Centre appeals to Supreme Court amid implementation challenges.

4 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

4 Sep, 2025

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

4 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

On call 24/7: a spotlight on gig workers who are running the new economy , Pg9

Article highlights the rise of India's gig economy, its impact on workers, and the challenges of balancing flexibility with job security.

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

3 Sep, 2025

On call 24/7: a spotlight on gig workers who are running the new economy , Pg9

Article highlights the rise of India's gig economy, its impact on workers, and the challenges of balancing flexibility with job security.

3 Sep, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector

Steepest jump in private tuition enrolment among rural girls , Pg7

Private tuition enrolment surges, especially among rural girls, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector

3 Sep, 2025

Steepest jump in private tuition enrolment among rural girls , Pg7

Private tuition enrolment surges, especially among rural girls, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education nationwide.

3 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Sickle cell: The battle for disability justice , Pg7

Revised disability guidelines exclude sickle cell patients from job reservations, sparking criticism over narrow disability assessment and inaccessible certification processes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

3 Sep, 2025

Sickle cell: The battle for disability justice , Pg7

Revised disability guidelines exclude sickle cell patients from job reservations, sparking criticism over narrow disability assessment and inaccessible certification processes.

3 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

India needs more women judges in the Supreme Court , Pg6

Article highlights gender disparity in Supreme Court appointments, with only 3.8% women judges since 1950, impacting diverse perspectives.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

3 Sep, 2025

India needs more women judges in the Supreme Court , Pg6

Article highlights gender disparity in Supreme Court appointments, with only 3.8% women judges since 1950, impacting diverse perspectives.

3 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

The Supreme Court to the soldier’s rescue , Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes to aid disabled military cadets; questions bureaucratic apathy and advocates for empathetic governance in armed forces.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

3 Sep, 2025

The Supreme Court to the soldier’s rescue , Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes to aid disabled military cadets; questions bureaucratic apathy and advocates for empathetic governance in armed forces.

3 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

All of India breathes bad air, AQLI 2025 report says , Pg2

AQLI 2025 reveals all of India breathes unsafe air; Delhi residents could gain 8.2 years in life expectancy.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Sep, 2025

All of India breathes bad air, AQLI 2025 report says , Pg2

AQLI 2025 reveals all of India breathes unsafe air; Delhi residents could gain 8.2 years in life expectancy.

2 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

2 Sep, 2025

Larger Bench to rule if minority-run schools are exempted from RTE Act , Pg12

Supreme Court refers RTE Act exemption for minority schools to larger bench amid concerns over inclusivity and misuse.

2 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

SC seeks response to transgender-inclusive sex education plea , Pg12

Supreme Court addresses plea for transgender-inclusive sex education, seeks government and NCERT responses on curriculum integration within six weeks.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

2 Sep, 2025

SC seeks response to transgender-inclusive sex education plea , Pg12

Supreme Court addresses plea for transgender-inclusive sex education, seeks government and NCERT responses on curriculum integration within six weeks.

2 Sep, 2025

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism E Governance

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism E Governance

2 Sep, 2025

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

2 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? , Pg8

ICMR's CEREBO: A portable brain injury diagnostic tool revolutionizing TBI detection in remote areas, promising faster, cheaper, radiation-free results.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Sep, 2025

What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously? , Pg8

ICMR's CEREBO: A portable brain injury diagnostic tool revolutionizing TBI detection in remote areas, promising faster, cheaper, radiation-free results.

2 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security