Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
4 Jun, 2026

Re-check ordered over ‘discrepancies’ in Census 2027 data, Pg1

Census 2027 data re-check ordered over 'discrepancies' in open defecation, LPG access; enumerators report pressure to align with government records.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
4 Jun, 2026

A liver protein triggered by exercise reversed memory loss in mice, Pg2

Exercise-triggered liver protein GPLD1 reverses age-related memory loss in mice by repairing the blood-brain barrier, offering therapeutic hope for Alzheimer's disease.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
4 Jun, 2026

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Jun, 2026

Reading for a warming world: books that rethink nature, development and survival, Pg9

Authors warn against climate inaction, expose Great Nicobar project's ecological devastation, and champion nature-based solutions for a warming world, urging collective responsibility.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Jun, 2026

After Maoism, the next battle is for Adivasi trust, Pg6

Post-Maoist Bastar, government pledges Adivasi integration by 2031; urgent PESA Act implementation crucial for justice, trust, and grassroots empowerment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
4 Jun, 2026

How India scaled its startup industry from 2016 to 2025, Pg7

India's startup ecosystem explodes 25-fold by 2025, driven by policy and funding, becoming a global top-four nation.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
4 Jun, 2026

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed Congo cases hit 344, Pg2

WHO battles 344 confirmed Ebola cases, 60 deaths in DRC, spreading to Uganda, facing testing backlogs and critical funding shortfalls.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
4 Jun, 2026

How new pancreatic cancer pill doubles survival rate, Pg18

Breakthrough experimental pill, daraxonrasib, targets KRAS gene, nearly doubles survival rates for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
4 Jun, 2026

Epidemiology of NVAF in India vs Global Trends, Pg15

India confronts a silent NVAF epidemic: patients present a decade earlier, facing massive underdiagnosis and critical treatment gaps, demanding urgent public health action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Jun, 2026

Missing in India's heat action plans: What to wear, Pg13

India's heat action plans critically miss clothing as a climate adaptation tool, intensifying heat stress and impacting productivity amidst rising temperatures.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Jun, 2026

AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14

AIIMS Delhi study maps how urban air pollution breaches placental barriers, silencing vital foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
3 Jun, 2026

Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12

High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in India
3 Jun, 2026

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.

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

Need to strengthen existing health facilities, Pg9

Kerala's UDF government pushes two new medical colleges amidst criticism, experts urge strengthening existing, struggling public health infrastructure over political projects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
3 Jun, 2026

An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13

Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related Industries
3 Jun, 2026

From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12

PMFME scheme fuels Ladakh's sea buckthorn processing, transforming a wage laborer into a multi-crore entrepreneur, boosting remote region's economy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
3 Jun, 2026

Halima & Gudiya, in queue at Bengal tribunals as cloud darkens over citizenship

Supreme Court upholds EC's electoral roll revision, directing citizenship adjudication for excluded individuals, sparking fear among Bengal residents like Halima.

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

SC seeks Centre’s response over gaps in disability rights, Pg12

Supreme Court addresses PIL highlighting disability rights gaps, demands Centre's response by July 2026, focusing on oversight body compliance.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Jun, 2026

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Jun, 2026

The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS, Pg7

FemTech industry redefines PMOS treatment in India, addressing gaps in conventional healthcare, but faces challenges in accessibility and scalability.

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