Social Issues & Schemes

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Representation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
30 May, 2026

Electoral Roll Revisions: Balancing Electoral Integrity And Democratic Inclusion,Pg13

A democracy must protect electoral integrity, but its greater responsibility is ensuring that no eligible citizen is excluded from the democratic process.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
30 May, 2026

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 May, 2026

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 May, 2026

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
29 May, 2026

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

Kerala elections highlight linguistic and land issues in border regions, revealing the importance of plurality in a democracy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEconomics of Animal Rearing
29 May, 2026

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
29 May, 2026

CBSE evaluation, Pg2

CBSE faces scrutiny over digital evaluation errors after contracting firm with a history of lapses, impacting student results.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
29 May, 2026

New blood test may detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, Pg14

New blood test detects Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms, offering early intervention opportunities, but raises concerns about false positives.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable Sections
28 May, 2026

NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law, Pg14

NCW urges codification of Muslim personal law to protect women's rights concerning marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and inheritance.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
28 May, 2026

Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12

Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
28 May, 2026

Centre seeks transfer of Transgender Act cases to SC, Pg14

Centre requests Supreme Court to consolidate challenges against Transgender Persons Act 2026, focusing on self-identity concerns and medical board certification.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
28 May, 2026

Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14

India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBiotechnology
28 May, 2026

The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10

WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
28 May, 2026

Not so NEET: Why normalised scores in computer tests might not work as in JEE, Pg17

NEET's shift to computer-based testing raises fairness concerns due to normalisation's impact on rankings and transparency for medical aspirants.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 May, 2026

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
28 May, 2026

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 May, 2026

Panel set up to study ‘demographic change’, Pg1

Centre forms panel led by Justice Navlekar to study demographic shifts from illegal immigration, recommend population stabilization measures by 2027.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State Legislatures
27 May, 2026

A new brand of politics in Tamil Nadu, Pg7

Actor Vijay's TVK party triggers political shift in Tamil Nadu, challenging Dravidian dominance with inclusive governance and strategic alliances.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 May, 2026

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

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