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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.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 May, 2026

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
26 May, 2026

Assam UCC Bill tabled; seeks ban on polygamy, Pg10

Assam tables UCC Bill aiming to ban polygamy, mandate marriage registration, and standardize divorce laws, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

Health Sector
26 May, 2026

Closely monitoring Ebola situation in Africa: Health Ministry, Pg12

Health Ministry intensifies Ebola surveillance nationwide following African outbreak; DGCA mandates passenger declarations and isolation protocols on flights from affected regions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
26 May, 2026

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 May, 2026

​Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
26 May, 2026

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 May, 2026

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
24 May, 2026

WHA marks stroke as public health priority for the first time, Pg11

WHA recognizes stroke as global health priority, urging nations to strengthen prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts, especially in countries like India.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

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