Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and Remedies
17 Jun, 2026

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Jun, 2026

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Union Health Ministry mandates licensed pharmacy sales for cough syrups, revoking village exemptions after tragic child deaths.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismPoverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 Jun, 2026

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Jun, 2026

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
16 Jun, 2026

U.K. govt. bans social media for children under 16, Pg16

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer mandates social media ban for children under 16, aiming to curb harmful content and excessive screen time.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBiotechnology
16 Jun, 2026

‘The U.S. govt. policy is to systematically cut off any source of income to Cuba’, Pg11

US economic strangulation pushes Cuba's world-class healthcare and biotech to breaking point, jeopardizing health indicators and forcing global scientific appeals.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
16 Jun, 2026

Refugees are returning home but not for the right reasons, Pg9

UNHCR reports 1.47 crore refugees returned home in 2025, but to fragile situations driven by mounting pressures in asylum countries.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Jun, 2026

​Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
16 Jun, 2026

Serum's HPV vaccine to be included in immunisation programme after 2027, Pg7

Serum Institute's Cervavac HPV vaccine targets national immunization program inclusion post-2027, pending single-dose efficacy trial results to combat cervical cancer.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Jun, 2026

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
16 Jun, 2026

SC's message: Campus distress has social causes, Pg11

SC panel links student suicides to systemic social inequalities and institutional deficits, urging comprehensive reforms for marginalized learners in higher education.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsEducation Sector
16 Jun, 2026

Dancing Girl, meet modest imagination, Pg10

NCERT controversially covers Mohenjo-daro's iconic Dancing Girl in textbooks, sparking debate on pedagogical philosophy and women's agency.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
15 Jun, 2026

The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children, Pg8

India pivots Anganwadi system for holistic early childhood development, aiming for a seven-point IQ boost in future generations through integrated nutrition and stimulation.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
15 Jun, 2026

From Noida lab, a next gen therapy that keeps cancer from coming back, Pg15

Noida lab pioneers next-gen CAR-T therapy, creating immune memory to prevent cancer relapse, targeting cost-effective solutions and solid-tumor treatment with human trials imminent.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
15 Jun, 2026

How India cut child deaths faster than the world, Pg15

India drastically cuts child deaths, surpassing global rates with 41% under-five and 37% neonatal mortality decline by 2024, driven by RMNCAH+N strategy.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Jun, 2026

'Site of aspiration and exploitation', what India needs to guard in AI growth path, Pg14

New 'AI Resist List' warns India's rapid AI growth, a site of aspiration, also fuels exploitation of labor, resources, and privacy, demanding accountability.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jun, 2026

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
14 Jun, 2026

Why are there protests in PoK?, Pg12

Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.

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