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Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

29 Aug, 2025

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

29 Aug, 2025

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

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

India aims to revolutionize healthcare by expanding insurance, leveraging technology, and prioritizing preventive care for its 1.4 billion citizens.

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

29 Aug, 2025

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

India aims to revolutionize healthcare by expanding insurance, leveraging technology, and prioritizing preventive care for its 1.4 billion citizens.

29 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

Delhi High Court bans Sci-Hub amidst 'One Nation, One Subscription' scheme debate for equitable research access and scholarly publishing reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

27 Aug, 2025

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

Delhi High Court bans Sci-Hub amidst 'One Nation, One Subscription' scheme debate for equitable research access and scholarly publishing reforms.

27 Aug, 2025

Education Sector

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

NSS Survey reveals stark disparities: Private school fees nine times higher, impacting access to education and perpetuating inequality.

Education Sector

27 Aug, 2025

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

NSS Survey reveals stark disparities: Private school fees nine times higher, impacting access to education and perpetuating inequality.

27 Aug, 2025

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

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

Government's Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi scheme transforms Anganwadi centres into early learning hubs with play-based education and holistic development.

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

27 Aug, 2025

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

Government's Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi scheme transforms Anganwadi centres into early learning hubs with play-based education and holistic development.

27 Aug, 2025

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

US tariffs threaten Indian economy; low female labor participation poses strategic liability, hindering growth and demographic dividend utilization.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Aug, 2025

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

US tariffs threaten Indian economy; low female labor participation poses strategic liability, hindering growth and demographic dividend utilization.

27 Aug, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate social media guidelines balancing free speech and community dignity, addressing concerns over harmful content creation.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

26 Aug, 2025

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate social media guidelines balancing free speech and community dignity, addressing concerns over harmful content creation.

26 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Finance Ministry allows Central government employees a one-time switch from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to National Pension System (NPS).

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Finance Ministry allows Central government employees a one-time switch from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to National Pension System (NPS).

26 Aug, 2025

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

India's priceless fossils, including the Vasuki indicus, face theft and illicit sales due to lack of preservation laws.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

India's priceless fossils, including the Vasuki indicus, face theft and illicit sales due to lack of preservation laws.

26 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Tribal groups resist Tribal Affairs Ministry's interventions, alleging subversion of Forest Rights Act, 2006 and democratic governance of community forest resources.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Aug, 2025

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Tribal groups resist Tribal Affairs Ministry's interventions, alleging subversion of Forest Rights Act, 2006 and democratic governance of community forest resources.

26 Aug, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector

25 Aug, 2025

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

UGC bans distance learning for healthcare courses, including psychology, nutrition, and microbiology, starting 2025, to maintain quality standards.

25 Aug, 2025

Art Forms Education Sector

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT integrates Indian art forms into Class 3-8 textbooks, aiming to root education in Indian ethos from 2025-26 academic year.

Art Forms Education Sector

25 Aug, 2025

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT integrates Indian art forms into Class 3-8 textbooks, aiming to root education in Indian ethos from 2025-26 academic year.

25 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

CISF to induct 2,400 women by 2026, aiming for 10% female representation and deploying first all-woman commando team.

Women and Women's Organizations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

25 Aug, 2025

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

CISF to induct 2,400 women by 2026, aiming for 10% female representation and deploying first all-woman commando team.

25 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

25 Aug, 2025

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

25 Aug, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

25 Aug, 2025

Man-made famine , Pg6

UN-backed IPC confirms 'man-made famine' in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, raising war crime allegations and international outrage.

25 Aug, 2025

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

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

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

25 Aug, 2025

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Article highlights critical role of nutrition and cognitive development in first 1,000 days for child's future success.

25 Aug, 2025

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

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

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

24 Aug, 2025

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

India's tobacco control laws lag behind, costing ₹1.77 lakh crore annually; urgent reforms needed for smokeless tobacco, taxation, and enforcement.

24 Aug, 2025

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

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

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

24 Aug, 2025

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR unveils CEREBO: A portable, AI-powered brain scanner for rapid TBI diagnosis, especially in rural areas, reducing mortality.

24 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

24 Aug, 2025

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

24 Aug, 2025

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

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

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

23 Aug, 2025

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

23 Aug, 2025

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Social Issues & Schemes

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

Building health for 1.4 billion Indians , Pg8

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up? , Pg9

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

Govt. schools account for 55.9% of total enrolments, says survey , Pg12

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

Play-based learning for India’s future , Pg7

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Centre allows one-time switch from UPS to NPS , Pg12

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

Like other relics, India’s fossils are at high risk of being sold abroad , Pg2

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Tribal groups which are resisting Ministry interference , Pg8

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

Psychology and health care courses cannot be offered in distance learning mode: UGC , Pg12

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

NCERT textbooks introduce Indian art forms , Pg12

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

To reach 10% women in force, CISF set to add 2,400 personnel , Pg11

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Man-made famine , Pg6

Man-made famine , Pg6

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Nourish to flourish, the nutrition and cognition link , Pg6

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

Tobacco control laws are out of step with smokeless tobacco , Pg13

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

ICMR’s handheld device to scan brain , Pg11

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

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