Social Issues & Schemes

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Vulnerable Sections Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe, Pg13

India bans forced labor imports, aiming to avert U.S. tariffs and expedite a critical trade agreement with Washington.

Vulnerable Sections Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Jul, 2026

India bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe, Pg13

India bans forced labor imports, aiming to avert U.S. tariffs and expedite a critical trade agreement with Washington.

15 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

India's biggest parking problem is that it's free, Pg13

India's free parking culture fuels urban conflicts and congestion, demanding urgent policy reforms for sustainable city planning and revenue generation.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

15 Jul, 2026

India's biggest parking problem is that it's free, Pg13

India's free parking culture fuels urban conflicts and congestion, demanding urgent policy reforms for sustainable city planning and revenue generation.

15 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In Census, caste category must not be open-ended, Pg12

Expert panel urges standardized caste coding for Census 2027, rejecting open-ended entries to ensure accurate data for targeted social justice policies.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Jul, 2026

In Census, caste category must not be open-ended, Pg12

Expert panel urges standardized caste coding for Census 2027, rejecting open-ended entries to ensure accurate data for targeted social justice policies.

15 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11

Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

14 Jul, 2026

Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11

Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.

14 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

14 Jul, 2026

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

14 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

14 Jul, 2026

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

14 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

14 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

14 Jul, 2026

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

14 Jul, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8

India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Jul, 2026

Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8

India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.

13 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8

India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Jul, 2026

Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8

India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.

13 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8

Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

13 Jul, 2026

Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8

Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.

13 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jul, 2026

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

13 Jul, 2026

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

New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3

Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.

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

13 Jul, 2026

New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3

Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.

13 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13

New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

13 Jul, 2026

Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13

New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.

13 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

In Kashmir, scrutiny of academic material moves from schools to colleges, Pg8

J&K government orders comprehensive audit of academic material in colleges, universities, and libraries, sparking academic freedom concerns in the Union Territory.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

12 Jul, 2026

In Kashmir, scrutiny of academic material moves from schools to colleges, Pg8

J&K government orders comprehensive audit of academic material in colleges, universities, and libraries, sparking academic freedom concerns in the Union Territory.

12 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Food regulator pulls up Instamart over spoilt, contaminated food, Pg8

Food regulator FSSAI slaps nine notices on Swiggy Instamart for delivering expired, contaminated food and failing consumer grievance redressal.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 Jul, 2026

Food regulator pulls up Instamart over spoilt, contaminated food, Pg8

Food regulator FSSAI slaps nine notices on Swiggy Instamart for delivering expired, contaminated food and failing consumer grievance redressal.

12 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

PM SVANidhi, Pg7

PM SVANidhi scheme empowers 15 lakh street vendors with collateral-free working capital loans, boosting livelihood recovery and financial inclusion.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Jul, 2026

PM SVANidhi, Pg7

PM SVANidhi scheme empowers 15 lakh street vendors with collateral-free working capital loans, boosting livelihood recovery and financial inclusion.

12 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7

PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jul, 2026

PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7

PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.

12 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Jul, 2026

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

11 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges