Social Issues & Schemes
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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
Stronger Law, Safer Exams: India Tightens the Noose on Paper Leaks
India introduces Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening law against paper leaks with tougher penalties, fast-track courts, and dedicated task forces.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Indian Railways Successfully Transports India's First Live Donor Heart by Train; Vande Bharat Express Enables Life-Saving Mission from Surat to Ahmedabad
Indian Railways' Vande Bharat Express successfully transports India's first live donor heart from Surat to Ahmedabad, showcasing critical role in emergency healthcare.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) 2.0 Scheme Aims at Leveraging Technology to Develop and Enhance the Outreach of People Friendly Solution Platforms for Legal Services
DISHA 2.0, a Central Sector Scheme, leverages technology to enhance legal services outreach, including Tele-Law and Pro-Bono programs, across India until 2031.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorEducation Sector
Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
Cabinet approves Rs 36,441 crore revamped Khelo India Scheme (2026-31) to transform youth sports development and position India as a global sporting powerhouse.
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
House clears anti-paper leak Bill, PM says nobody will be spared, Pg1
Parliament passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, introducing stricter penalties for paper leaks and organized crime, ensuring fairness in public exams.
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
Parliament passes paper leak Bill as Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha, Pg15
Parliament passes Public Examinations Bill 2026 to curb paper leaks, amidst Opposition walkout and demands for NEET probe.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Urban Challenge Fund projects approved by Lok Sabha so far, Pg12
Housing Minister approves 33 Urban Challenge Fund projects, allocating ₹1 lakh crore central assistance to boost critical urban infrastructure development.
Poverty and Developmental IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
TRIFED Procurement of MFP
TRIFED reports significant procurement and sales of tribal products under PMJVM, generating livelihoods but facing challenges with substantial unsold inventory.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
Parliament Question: Biotechnology And AI Based Research
Government expands biotechnology and AI research, integrating computational biology, genomics, and medical imaging for precision diagnostics and inclusive growth.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India
Understanding NAKSHA: Why Margao’s New Urban Mapping Pilot Protects Property Owners
Margao launches NAKSHA, a GIS-based urban land mapping pilot, to secure property titles and modernize records, easing citizen anxieties.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
Government Adopts Multi-Pronged Roadmap to Build a Robust Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Across Design, Manufacturing and Advanced Packaging
India launches multi-pronged roadmap under Semicon India Programme to develop robust semiconductor talent pipeline for design, manufacturing, and advanced packaging.
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
India's Fertility Decline Story Is Not Yet A Crisis. It Is A Policy Story, Pg14
India's fertility decline, driven by unmet family planning needs and son preference, is a complex policy story, not a crisis.
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
Dengue Vaccine Must Complement Prevention, Pg13
India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
Tough exam leak Bill clears LS, Rahul raises police crackdown, Pg1
Parliament clears tough Public Examination Bill 2026 with enhanced penalties for exam leaks, as Rahul Gandhi criticizes police crackdown on students.
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
LS Passes Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests, Pg11
Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 amidst Opposition protests over alleged police excesses during NEET-UG agitation.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7
India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations, Pg6
Controversial FCRA Bill 2026, listed for Monsoon Session, threatens civil society organizations with stringent foreign funding regulations and asset vesting.
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