Social Issues & Schemes

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Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
9 May, 2026

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
9 May, 2026

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
9 May, 2026

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

Population and Associated IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
8 May, 2026

Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants, Pg16

India urges Bangladesh to accelerate verification of 2,862 illegal immigrants for smooth repatriation amid concerns of potential push-ins.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 May, 2026

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth Sector
8 May, 2026

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 May, 2026

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Santa Marta Conference highlights Global South's role in equitable green transition amid geopolitical tensions and ecological exploitation concerns.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
7 May, 2026

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Andaman & Nicobar administration bypassed FRA quorum norms for ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, raising tribal consent concerns.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
7 May, 2026

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
7 May, 2026

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
7 May, 2026

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
6 May, 2026

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 May, 2026

SC raps courts in Odisha for ‘odious’ bail conditions, Pg14

Supreme Court rebukes Odisha courts for discriminatory bail terms against Adivasis and Dalits, highlighting caste bias within judiciary.

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

SC weighs risk of misuse of benefits for trans people, Pg14

Supreme Court examines concerns over potential misuse of transgender welfare benefits under amended law, raising self-identification issues.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
5 May, 2026

SC brings survivors of forcible ingestion of acid in RPwD Act, Pg14

Supreme Court expands RPwD Act definition to include victims of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring disability benefits retrospectively from 2016.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 May, 2026

What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?, Pg10

Allahabad HC reaffirms Forest Rights Act supremacy, overturning decisions against tribal claims; Madras HC disregards grazing rights under FRA.

Health SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
5 May, 2026

Future of Pulmonary Hypertension Care in India (From Imports to 'Atmanirbhar' Innovation), Pg18

India's Pulmonary Hypertension care revolutionizes with affordable domestic drugs, Biopharma SHAKTI, digital health, and holistic approaches, enhancing patient outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
4 May, 2026

Govt. issues guidelines on childhood diabetes care, Pg12

Government unveils national framework for childhood diabetes, ensuring universal screening, free treatment, and integrated care for children under 18.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBiotechnology
4 May, 2026

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

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