Social Issues & Schemes
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3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12
WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.
What can be done to curb ‘paper leaks’ and ensure institutional accountability?, Pg9
Amidst NEET/UGC-NET controversies, article redefines 'paper leak' beyond printed papers, urging NTA and government for systemic accountability and reform.
Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11
Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.
Top Spot, Pg6
Union Cabinet approves ₹29,054 crore for Khelo India Scheme, aiming to boost grassroots sports and secure a top-10 finish for India at the 2036 Olympics.
Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS
SHE-LEAPS digital platform operationalized to monitor 11 lakh+ SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural livelihoods and market access.
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises
Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.
Provisions In BNS To Deal Crimes
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 introduces stringent provisions, including death penalty for gang rape of minors, prioritizing crimes against women and children.
No national monument status for Mangarh Dham; tribal party calls it an insult, Pg8
Union Ministry denies national monument status to historic Mangarh Dham, citing extensive modern development, sparking outrage from tribal party over 1913 massacre site.
New Real-Time Portal For Organ Transplants: National Wait Lists, Aadhaar-Linked Pledges, Pg1
NOTTO launches real-time national organ transplant portal with Aadhaar-linked pledges, unifying waitlists and tracking outcomes for efficient, transparent allocation across India.
Live-in relationship a reality, law on cruelty to partner applies: SC, Pg1
Supreme Court rules Section 498A of IPC, penalizing cruelty, applies to live-in partners and their relatives, recognizing evolving societal norms.
Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC, Pg12
Supreme Court extends domestic cruelty laws (Section 498A IPC) to live-in relationships 'in the nature of marriage', adapting law to modern realities.
Top court asks govt. to ensure safe footpaths, Pg12
Supreme Court mandates Union government to provide broad, clear footpaths, affirming the right to walk as a fundamental right for all citizens.
Proof Of Life, Pg6
Parliament passes Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026, requiring judicial magistrate orders for birth registrations delayed over two years, raising concerns about access to identity documents.
Skill Development and Expanding Workforce
Government details extensive Skill India Mission initiatives, including PMKVY and NEP 2020, to enhance workforce skills and employability across sectors.
Implementation Of E-Shram Portal
e-Shram portal registers over 31.82 crore unorganised workers, integrating 15 social security schemes for comprehensive welfare and digital access.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
PM-SYM scheme for unorganised workers enrolls over 54 lakh beneficiaries, government implements measures to improve retention and awareness.
Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage
Union Government launches Gyan Bharatam Mission with Rs 491.66 crore to digitize and preserve India's vast manuscript heritage by 2031.
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