Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEthics and Human Interface
1 Jul, 2026

A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12

Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
30 Jun, 2026

Govt. launches platform to track maternal, child health, Pg14

Union Minister Amit Shah launches PM-FCT digital platform for real-time tracking of maternal, child health, nutrition, and welfare, piloted in Gujarat.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
30 Jun, 2026

Has RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10

RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
30 Jun, 2026

Caught in the middle, Pg8

India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
30 Jun, 2026

Why more medicines will now have QR codes on their packets, Pg22

Union government mandates QR codes on vaccines, anti-cancer drugs by 2028, implementing track-and-trace to combat counterfeiting and boost drug safety.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
29 Jun, 2026

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
29 Jun, 2026

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

Health Ministry revamps Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, adding low birth weight babies and digital tracking for early, comprehensive intervention.

Health SectorEducation Sector
29 Jun, 2026

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
29 Jun, 2026

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
29 Jun, 2026

Buyer beware, Pg6

Health Ministry expands Schedule H2 drug QR code mandate to entire therapeutic classes, targeting counterfeit medicines and global quality concerns amidst rising AMR.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Jun, 2026

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

Health SectorE Governance
29 Jun, 2026

India's diabetes lessons can help the world, Pg17

India's 40-year diabetes battle yields integrated, tech-driven care model for 100 million patients, offering global lessons for resource-constrained nations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Jun, 2026

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Expert warns Indian buildings are fire magnets, citing recent Delhi and Lucknow tragedies, due to inflammable facades, inadequate escape routes, and poor urban planning.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
29 Jun, 2026

Does dialling 112 help in all emergencies? Depends on state you live in, Pg15

Supreme Court mandates states to integrate all emergency helplines into 112 within three months, exposing widespread implementation failures since 2019 launch.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Education SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPRChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
28 Jun, 2026

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
28 Jun, 2026

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Scientists develop Raman-DIP, a revolutionary single-cell imaging technique, to test TB drug effectiveness in just 50 hours with 100% accuracy.

Health SectorE Governance
28 Jun, 2026

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

Union Health Ministry launches e-Sushrut@Clinic, an affordable C-DAC-developed digital management system, to revolutionize small outpatient clinics' efficiency and patient care.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
28 Jun, 2026

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

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