Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Centre to introduce Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, toughening anti-cheating penalties up to ₹10 crore for organized crime networks.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

26 Jul, 2026

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Centre to introduce Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, toughening anti-cheating penalties up to ₹10 crore for organized crime networks.

26 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

SVEP drives rural entrepreneurship, empowering 4.32 lakh non-farm enterprises, with 86% beneficiaries from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, boosting local economies.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

26 Jul, 2026

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

SVEP drives rural entrepreneurship, empowering 4.32 lakh non-farm enterprises, with 86% beneficiaries from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, boosting local economies.

26 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Centre Launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 Crore Outlay to Expand Technology-Driven Access to Justice Across India.

Centre launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 crore outlay, leveraging AI and technology to expand pan-India access to justice by 2031.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

26 Jul, 2026

Centre Launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 Crore Outlay to Expand Technology-Driven Access to Justice Across India.

Centre launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 crore outlay, leveraging AI and technology to expand pan-India access to justice by 2031.

26 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Government Strengthens Digital Justice and Legal Aid Infrastructure Across Odisha Under eCourts and Tele-Law Initiatives

Union Government injects substantial funds to expand digital justice and legal aid infrastructure across Odisha, leveraging eCourts, Tele-Law, and NALSA for enhanced access.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

26 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Digital Justice and Legal Aid Infrastructure Across Odisha Under eCourts and Tele-Law Initiatives

Union Government injects substantial funds to expand digital justice and legal aid infrastructure across Odisha, leveraging eCourts, Tele-Law, and NALSA for enhanced access.

26 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

Government informs Parliament about eight significant constitutional amendments enacted in the last twelve years, impacting judiciary, economy, and social justice.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

26 Jul, 2026

Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

Government informs Parliament about eight significant constitutional amendments enacted in the last twelve years, impacting judiciary, economy, and social justice.

26 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

With bipartisan support, how House passed 2024 anti-paper leak Act, Pg8

Parliament enacts Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024, imposing 10-year jail for organized paper leaks, addressing exam integrity crisis.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

25 Jul, 2026

With bipartisan support, how House passed 2024 anti-paper leak Act, Pg8

Parliament enacts Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024, imposing 10-year jail for organized paper leaks, addressing exam integrity crisis.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Will monitor NEET overhaul steps, take those extra miles: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court pledges rigorous oversight of NEET reforms, pushing for institutional overhaul and data security amidst paper leak concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

25 Jul, 2026

Will monitor NEET overhaul steps, take those extra miles: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court pledges rigorous oversight of NEET reforms, pushing for institutional overhaul and data security amidst paper leak concerns.

25 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector Government Budgeting

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector Government Budgeting

25 Jul, 2026

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

25 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

PM promise, Sonam step back, show the way, Pg13

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as Centre pledges fast-track courts and tougher laws against exam paper leaks, sparking calls for deeper education reforms.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

25 Jul, 2026

PM promise, Sonam step back, show the way, Pg13

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as Centre pledges fast-track courts and tougher laws against exam paper leaks, sparking calls for deeper education reforms.

25 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Jail up to 10 years, Rs 10-cr fine for exam leak: Nod for tough new law, Pg3

Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-exam leak law with 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine; Delhi Police forms STF.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Jul, 2026

Jail up to 10 years, Rs 10-cr fine for exam leak: Nod for tough new law, Pg3

Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-exam leak law with 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine; Delhi Police forms STF.

25 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks, Pg1

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, strengthens anti-paper leak law with 10-year jail, ₹10 crore fine, and fast-track courts for speedy trials.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Jul, 2026

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks, Pg1

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, strengthens anti-paper leak law with 10-year jail, ₹10 crore fine, and fast-track courts for speedy trials.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

Supreme Court demands Centre's detailed roadmap for NEET overhaul, focusing on computer-based testing and robust cybersecurity measures to prevent future leaks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

25 Jul, 2026

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

Supreme Court demands Centre's detailed roadmap for NEET overhaul, focusing on computer-based testing and robust cybersecurity measures to prevent future leaks.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Over 2 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, says Centre, Pg10

Over 2.45 lakh cases burden Fast Track Special Courts, including POCSO, despite PM's call for speedy trials, Law Ministry reveals in Parliament.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Jul, 2026

Over 2 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, says Centre, Pg10

Over 2.45 lakh cases burden Fast Track Special Courts, including POCSO, despite PM's call for speedy trials, Law Ministry reveals in Parliament.

25 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

India's 'Viksit Bharat' dream faces headwinds as low female work participation, exacerbated by past policy shocks and distress-driven agriculture, threatens 2% GDP growth.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Jul, 2026

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

India's 'Viksit Bharat' dream faces headwinds as low female work participation, exacerbated by past policy shocks and distress-driven agriculture, threatens 2% GDP growth.

25 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Caught on camera, Pg6

Videos reveal Delhi Police's brutal force and sexual assaults on student protesters; Supreme Court to investigate excesses.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

25 Jul, 2026

Caught on camera, Pg6

Videos reveal Delhi Police's brutal force and sexual assaults on student protesters; Supreme Court to investigate excesses.

25 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

On guard, Pg6

India's CDSCO approves Qdenga dengue vaccine, first in history, sparking concerns over variable serotype efficacy, high cost, and migrant worker accessibility.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

25 Jul, 2026

On guard, Pg6

India's CDSCO approves Qdenga dengue vaccine, first in history, sparking concerns over variable serotype efficacy, high cost, and migrant worker accessibility.

25 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

One Stop Centre provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress

Mission Shakti's One Stop Centres and Shakti Sadan schemes provide comprehensive support, rehabilitation, and safe accommodation to over 15 lakh women affected by violence and distress.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Jul, 2026

One Stop Centre provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress

Mission Shakti's One Stop Centres and Shakti Sadan schemes provide comprehensive support, rehabilitation, and safe accommodation to over 15 lakh women affected by violence and distress.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a package of six services are provided to eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres across the country

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 delivers six vital services to vulnerable groups, leveraging Poshan Tracker, Aadhaar, and FRS for transparent, leak-proof social welfare delivery.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

25 Jul, 2026

Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a package of six services are provided to eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres across the country

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 delivers six vital services to vulnerable groups, leveraging Poshan Tracker, Aadhaar, and FRS for transparent, leak-proof social welfare delivery.

25 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

Endless trials, legal loopholes, and systemic failures plague paper leak investigations, undermining examination integrity and justice across India.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Jul, 2026

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

Endless trials, legal loopholes, and systemic failures plague paper leak investigations, undermining examination integrity and justice across India.

24 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Jul, 2026

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.

24 Jul, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

Centre Launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 Crore Outlay to Expand Technology-Driven Access to Justice Across India.

Centre Launches DISHA 2.0 with ₹255 Crore Outlay to Expand Technology-Driven Access to Justice Across India.

Government Strengthens Digital Justice and Legal Aid Infrastructure Across Odisha Under eCourts and Tele-Law Initiatives

Government Strengthens Digital Justice and Legal Aid Infrastructure Across Odisha Under eCourts and Tele-Law Initiatives

Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years, Government Informs Parliament

With bipartisan support, how House passed 2024 anti-paper leak Act, Pg8

With bipartisan support, how House passed 2024 anti-paper leak Act, Pg8

Will monitor NEET overhaul steps, take those extra miles: SC, Pg8

Will monitor NEET overhaul steps, take those extra miles: SC, Pg8

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

PM promise, Sonam step back, show the way, Pg13

PM promise, Sonam step back, show the way, Pg13

Jail up to 10 years, Rs 10-cr fine for exam leak: Nod for tough new law, Pg3

Jail up to 10 years, Rs 10-cr fine for exam leak: Nod for tough new law, Pg3

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks, Pg1

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks, Pg1

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

Over 2 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, says Centre, Pg10

Over 2 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, says Centre, Pg10

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

Caught on camera, Pg6

Caught on camera, Pg6

On guard, Pg6

On guard, Pg6

One Stop Centre provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress

One Stop Centre provides integrated and immediate support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence and those in distress

Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a package of six services are provided to eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres across the country

Under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a package of six services are provided to eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres across the country

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

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