Social Issues & Schemes

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Art FormsArchitectureEducation Sector
23 Aug, 2025

Draft UGC curriculum puts focus on ‘ancient wisdom’ , Pg10

UGC's draft curriculum emphasizes 'ancient wisdom,' sparking debate over saffronisation and academic focus amidst protests from non-BJP states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Aug, 2025

Forest rights of tribals not settled for Great Nicobar project: council , Pg8

Andaman & Nicobar administration falsely claimed tribal forest rights settled for ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar project, violating FRA 2006 guidelines.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Diaspora
23 Aug, 2025

Building a home amid the hostility , Pg7

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland leads to increased attacks on Indian migrants, prompting protests and calls for government action.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's Act
22 Aug, 2025

How women migrant electors are disenfranchised in the Bihar SIR process , Pg11

Bihar's electoral roll revision disenfranchises women migrants; 56% of deletions in top ACs were female electors due to migration.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
22 Aug, 2025

Ensure universal registration of births, deaths: RGI to States , Pg12

RGI urges states for universal birth, death registration; digital certificates to streamline services, update NPR, electoral rolls.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
22 Aug, 2025

What has NOTTO said about organ donations to women? , Pg10

NOTTO prioritizes women in organ allocation to address gender disparity, revealing 63.8% female donors, but only 30.2% recipients.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
22 Aug, 2025

Justice is not about ‘teaching someone a lesson’ , Pg8

Chhattisgarh HC's custodial death case observation sparks outrage, highlighting systemic issues of police brutality and caste-based violence, demanding judicial accountability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
21 Aug, 2025

Punishing process , Pg6

Manipur HC directs state to issue fresh academic certificates, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles in transgender rights implementation despite legal provisions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Aug, 2025

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
20 Aug, 2025

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
20 Aug, 2025

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Aug, 2025

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

Women and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEconomics of Animal Rearing
19 Aug, 2025

China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year , Pg9

Ejiao demand decimates donkey populations globally, fueled by unsustainable Chinese market, impacting livelihoods and sparking illegal trade despite African Union ban.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections
19 Aug, 2025

What true empowerment of women entails , Pg9

Article advocates for comprehensive support system for women who fight legal battles against powerful abusers, ensuring true empowerment.

Poverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersPublic Distribution System
19 Aug, 2025

The path to ending global hunger runs through India , Pg8

India reduces hunger by revitalizing PDS through digitalization, Aadhaar, and One Nation One Ration Card platform, benefiting 30 million people.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
18 Aug, 2025

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2025

How does plastic pollution affect health?, Pg12.

Around 180 countries failed to reach consensus in Geneva on a legally binding UN treaty to curb plastic pollution, exposing deep divisions on whether to address plastic production, its health impacts, and financial support for developing nations.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Aug, 2025

How document deficits may risk disenfranchising the poor, eroding trust in the Election Commission , Pg7

Document deficits threaten disenfranchisement of poor, eroding trust in Election Commission during voter verification, raising concerns about inclusivity and fairness.

Population and Associated IssuesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Aug, 2025

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Modi announces High-Powered Demography Mission amid concerns over demographic shifts and national security, echoing unfulfilled 2024 proposal.

Population and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Aug, 2025

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

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