Social Issues & Schemes

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

The rise and risks of health insurance in India , Pg6

Article highlights how health insurance schemes like PMJAY are insufficient for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) due to structural issues.

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

2 Sep, 2025

The rise and risks of health insurance in India , Pg6

Article highlights how health insurance schemes like PMJAY are insufficient for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) due to structural issues.

2 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6

India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Sep, 2025

Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6

India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.

2 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Unusual patterns in Bihar’s deleted voter lists: a data probe , Pg7

Bihar voter list analysis reveals anomalies: gender bias, high deletion rates, and suspicious death reports, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

1 Sep, 2025

Unusual patterns in Bihar’s deleted voter lists: a data probe , Pg7

Bihar voter list analysis reveals anomalies: gender bias, high deletion rates, and suspicious death reports, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

1 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Giving wings to India’s youth , Pg7

Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

1 Sep, 2025

Giving wings to India’s youth , Pg7

Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.

1 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

NGO Educate Girls wins Ramon Magsaysay Award , Pg10

Educate Girls NGO wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 for pioneering work in girls' education across rural India.

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

1 Sep, 2025

NGO Educate Girls wins Ramon Magsaysay Award , Pg10

Educate Girls NGO wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 for pioneering work in girls' education across rural India.

1 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

Recurrent irritant , Pg6

DBT's Biocare program faces delays, jeopardizing women scientists' careers and India's research goals due to administrative lapses.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

1 Sep, 2025

Recurrent irritant , Pg6

DBT's Biocare program faces delays, jeopardizing women scientists' careers and India's research goals due to administrative lapses.

1 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Taking a leaf out of Raipur’s book , Pg7

Chhattisgarh to implement Police Commissionerate in Raipur, empowering police with magisterial powers under BNSS for better law enforcement.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Sep, 2025

Taking a leaf out of Raipur’s book , Pg7

Chhattisgarh to implement Police Commissionerate in Raipur, empowering police with magisterial powers under BNSS for better law enforcement.

1 Sep, 2025

Education Sector E Governance

How did Kerala pull of digital literacy feat?, Pg14.

On August 21, 2025, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared the State as fully digitally literate after completing Phase I of the Digi Kerala programme, which trained over 21.87 lakh identified “digitally illiterate” people across all local self-government bodies.

Education Sector E Governance

31 Aug, 2025

How did Kerala pull of digital literacy feat?, Pg14.

31 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

Population and Associated Issues Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

31 Aug, 2025

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

31 Aug, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microbes that digest plastic may fuel antibiotic resistance , Pg13

Sundarbans microbes exhibit plastic-degrading capabilities alongside antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about horizontal gene transfer and environmental AMR spread.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Aug, 2025

Microbes that digest plastic may fuel antibiotic resistance , Pg13

Sundarbans microbes exhibit plastic-degrading capabilities alongside antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about horizontal gene transfer and environmental AMR spread.

31 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

HC directs IAF to appoint woman in unfilled vacancies , Pg9

Delhi HC orders IAF to appoint woman to Air Force Flying Branch against unfilled vacancies, promoting gender balance and equal opportunity.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

31 Aug, 2025

HC directs IAF to appoint woman in unfilled vacancies , Pg9

Delhi HC orders IAF to appoint woman to Air Force Flying Branch against unfilled vacancies, promoting gender balance and equal opportunity.

31 Aug, 2025

Indian Society and Diversity of India E Governance IT and Computers

Adivasi languages translation app to be launched tomorrow , Pg11

Tribal Affairs Ministry to launch 'Aadi Vaani' AI-powered translation app for Adivasi languages, enhancing communication and preserving cultural heritage.

Indian Society and Diversity of India E Governance IT and Computers

31 Aug, 2025

Adivasi languages translation app to be launched tomorrow , Pg11

Tribal Affairs Ministry to launch 'Aadi Vaani' AI-powered translation app for Adivasi languages, enhancing communication and preserving cultural heritage.

31 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

Women biotech scientists await funds for research , Pg10

DBT Biocare program delays funds to 75 women scientists, jeopardizing research projects and careers after policy change.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Biotechnology

30 Aug, 2025

Women biotech scientists await funds for research , Pg10

DBT Biocare program delays funds to 75 women scientists, jeopardizing research projects and careers after policy change.

30 Aug, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Mothers and children are starving in Gaza, says UN food agency chief , Pg12

UN food agency chief reports starvation among mothers, children in Gaza, urges increased aid access amid ongoing conflict with Israel.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

30 Aug, 2025

Mothers and children are starving in Gaza, says UN food agency chief , Pg12

UN food agency chief reports starvation among mothers, children in Gaza, urges increased aid access amid ongoing conflict with Israel.

30 Aug, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Boarded-out officer cadets to be part of health scheme , Pg10

Centre extends ECHS benefits to officer cadets medically invalidated during training, waiving ₹1.2 lakh subscription fee, easing financial burden.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

30 Aug, 2025

Boarded-out officer cadets to be part of health scheme , Pg10

Centre extends ECHS benefits to officer cadets medically invalidated during training, waiving ₹1.2 lakh subscription fee, easing financial burden.

30 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Detoxifying India’s entrance examination system , Pg6

Article advocates for lottery-based undergraduate admissions, inspired by Dutch model, to reduce coaching culture and promote equity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethics and Human Interface

30 Aug, 2025

Detoxifying India’s entrance examination system , Pg6

Article advocates for lottery-based undergraduate admissions, inspired by Dutch model, to reduce coaching culture and promote equity.

30 Aug, 2025

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

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

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

29 Aug, 2025

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

29 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

UDISE+ data reveals 25 lakh drop in 3-11 age group school enrolment due to falling birth rates.

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector

29 Aug, 2025

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

UDISE+ data reveals 25 lakh drop in 3-11 age group school enrolment due to falling birth rates.

29 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Elderly Indian women face unique health challenges due to societal norms, financial insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, demanding gender-sensitive policies.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

29 Aug, 2025

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Elderly Indian women face unique health challenges due to societal norms, financial insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, demanding gender-sensitive policies.

29 Aug, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting