Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Apr, 2026

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

25 Apr, 2026

Health Sector

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

Health Sector

24 Apr, 2026

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

24 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

24 Apr, 2026

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

24 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

24 Apr, 2026

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

24 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Apr, 2026

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

24 Apr, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

24 Apr, 2026

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

24 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

23 Apr, 2026

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.

23 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Apr, 2026

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

23 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

23 Apr, 2026

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

23 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Apr, 2026

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

23 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Apr, 2026

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

23 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

23 Apr, 2026

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

23 Apr, 2026

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

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

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

22 Apr, 2026

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

22 Apr, 2026

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Apr, 2026

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

22 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Apr, 2026

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

22 Apr, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Apr, 2026

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

22 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

21 Apr, 2026

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.

21 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.

Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

21 Apr, 2026

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.

21 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

21 Apr, 2026

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

21 Apr, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

​High heat, Pg8

​High heat, Pg8

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

Puzzle of missing urgency around learning, Pg11

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

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