Social Issues & Schemes

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jun, 2026

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

PM Modi urges states for district GDP estimates at NITI Aayog meeting, while CMs press for affordable energy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Jun, 2026

Bristol, York, and UNSW get nod for campuses in India, Pg14

Education Ministry greenlights three foreign university campuses in India, advancing NEP 2020's internationalization vision for quality education.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Jun, 2026

SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Jun, 2026

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
11 Jun, 2026

​Foreseeable accidents, Pg8

Recent industrial tragedies in Surat and Visakhapatnam expose India's systemic safety failures, 'cost over safety' mindset, and exploitation of contractual labor.

The Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismLand Reforms in India
11 Jun, 2026

How Birsa Munda helped define Adivasi identity, rights, Pg6

Tribal groups pledge to uphold Birsa Munda's legacy on his death anniversary, reigniting fierce debate over Adivasi identity, land rights, and 'delisting' demands.

Vulnerable SectionsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
11 Jun, 2026

Court orders Rs 9,400 cr PACL assets be returned to investors, Pg22

Delhi court orders ₹9,400 crore PACL assets returned to 5 crore Ponzi scheme victims, marking India's largest direct restitution.

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

Centre approves hike in price for 4 medicines, including 2 cancer drugs, Pg22

Centre approves price hike for two critical cancer drugs, anti-tetanus injections, combating shortages and rising raw material costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
11 Jun, 2026

Pandemic preparedness is deeper, must become broader, Pg14

Global pandemic preparedness deepens for known threats like Ebola but remains vulnerable to novel pathogens, facing critical funding cuts and political apathy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Jun, 2026

Govt. notifies resettlement census on Nicobar island, Pg14

Andaman administration initiates crucial resettlement census on Great Nicobar Island for the massive ₹92,000 crore port, airport, and township project.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
10 Jun, 2026

₹95,962 crore set aside for VB-G RAM G, Pg12

Union Minister announces ₹95,962 crore interim allocation for new Viksit Bharat-GRAM G rural employment scheme, targeting ₹1.25 lakh crore total outlay.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
10 Jun, 2026

Heat wave in Delhi, Pg9

Intense Delhi heatwave melts Chandni Chowk asphalt, tragically claiming lives of infants and children amidst soaring temperatures.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Jun, 2026

Easy pill to swallow: New oral GLP-1 drug shows encouraging results during trials, Pg7

Experimental oral GLP-1 drug, ecoglipron, delivers significant blood sugar reduction and weight loss in trials, offering needle-free hope for Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian Society
10 Jun, 2026

Across world, why fewer people are having children, Pg13

World faces demographic crisis as fertility rates plunge below replacement levels, forcing governments to implement costly incentives to encourage child-bearing.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
9 Jun, 2026

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10

NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Jun, 2026

Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8

West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
8 Jun, 2026

‘Detailed NFHS report will provide a broader picture’, Pg14

Union Health Ministry defends NFHS-6 factsheets, clarifying 'missing' anaemia, sanitation, and cooking fuel data are tracked by dedicated surveys or await the detailed report.

Vulnerable SectionsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
8 Jun, 2026

Govt. cites oil firm losses for latest LPG price hike, Pg13

Government hikes domestic LPG cylinder price by ₹29, citing oil firm losses and West Asia conflict, pushing Delhi cost to ₹942.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Jun, 2026

How ICMR is rewiring the health ecosystem, Pg9

ICMR revolutionizes health research, integrating AI, genomics, and data science to forge an anticipatory, equitable health ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047.

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