Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Europe reels under deadly heatwave, with 50 deaths, as Omega Block and rapid climate warming expose unprepared infrastructure and urban heat islands.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

25 Jun, 2026

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Europe reels under deadly heatwave, with 50 deaths, as Omega Block and rapid climate warming expose unprepared infrastructure and urban heat islands.

25 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

RBI unveils revamped digital fraud compensation rules, offering 85% for losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027, widening liability framework.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

25 Jun, 2026

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

RBI unveils revamped digital fraud compensation rules, offering 85% for losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027, widening liability framework.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

24 Jun, 2026

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.

24 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

24 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Jun, 2026

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.

24 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.

Population and Associated Issues

23 Jun, 2026

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.

23 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Jun, 2026

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.

23 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Jun, 2026

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

23 Jun, 2026

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

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

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

23 Jun, 2026

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Jun, 2026

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.

23 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Hunger Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Hunger Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Jun, 2026

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

22 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jun, 2026

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

22 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Jun, 2026

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.

22 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.

22 Jun, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

22 Jun, 2026

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

22 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jun, 2026

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

22 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

22 Jun, 2026

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.

22 Jun, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

Digital fraud: RBI revamps rules, widens framework, Pg13

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

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