Social Issues & Schemes

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Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
24 May, 2026

Indians spent $623 mn on foreign holidays, card settlements in March, Pg9

Indians splurge $623 million on foreign holidays in March; RBI data reveals travel trends and LRS impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 May, 2026

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 May, 2026

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
23 May, 2026

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

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

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
23 May, 2026

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
22 May, 2026

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 May, 2026

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
22 May, 2026

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 May, 2026

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 May, 2026

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
21 May, 2026

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

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

Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9

Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 May, 2026

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActE Governance
21 May, 2026

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 May, 2026

Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
20 May, 2026

First and foremost, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.

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

Watch, but do not wait, Pg10

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, citing concerns over uncommon Bundibugyo strain.

Vulnerable SectionsE Governance
20 May, 2026

EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.

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