Social Issues & Schemes

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM steps in: Fast-track courts to punish exam leak guilty, tough new law on way, Pg1

PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Can time outdoors become part of healthcare?, Pg II

Healthcare systems globally explore 'green' and 'blue' prescriptions, integrating nature-based social prescribing for mental well-being and chronic disease management, complementing conventional care.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fast, Pg1

PM Modi vows strict action against paper leaks, announces new Bill in Parliament, as Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike over NEET irregularities; Higher Education Secretary reshuffled.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

Building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors, Pg II

HelpAge India study reveals climate change disproportionately impacts India's growing elderly population, urging urgent policy for resilience and age-inclusive care.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

How should cities reclaim footpaths?, Pg10

Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Jul, 2026

An education system’s collapse, young India’s trauma, Pg8

Student protests against rampant exam paper leaks and education system collapse escalate, facing brutal police crackdown and government's authoritarian response, sparking national outrage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRESS OF INSPIRE PROGRAMME

Parliament reveals INSPIRE program's success, nurturing 1.5 lakh young scientists annually with significant funding, expanding outreach to rural and remote districts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF NATIONAL CLEAN AIR PROGRAMME ON PM2.5 LEVELS

National Clean Air Programme shows significant success, with 65 cities meeting PM2.5 standards and 108 reducing PM10 levels, backed by ₹16,423 crore funding.

LiteratureIndian Society and Diversity of India
24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and the universal consciousness

Prime Minister Modi shares profound Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the cosmic unity between individual soul and universal consciousness.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases to safeguard the future of youth

PM Modi announces fast-track courts to ensure swift, stringent punishment for paper leak culprits, safeguarding youth's future.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
23 Jul, 2026

Ken-Betwa rehab: MP govt vows inquiry into complaints, Pg9

Madhya Pradesh CM orders month-long inquiry into alleged Ken-Betwa project rehabilitation scam after heated Assembly debate and opposition claims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Jul, 2026

India using too many powerful antibiotics meant for specific infections: Study, Pg8

New Lancet study reveals India's alarming overuse of 'watch' antibiotics at 9.8 DID, fueling antimicrobial resistance and jeopardizing public health outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
23 Jul, 2026

Beyond the protests, three education initiatives, Pg10

Amidst exam leak outrage, India's education debate pivots to NCERT curriculum, CBSE three-language policy, and K Radhakrishnan examination reforms.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Jul, 2026

Are children with special needs enrolled in schools in India?, Pg9

Stagnant CWSN enrollment in schools, with only 22% of estimated 98.8 lakh children attending, reveals a critical failure in inclusive education.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
23 Jul, 2026

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

BBBP boosts Sex Ratio at Birth to 929, girls' enrolment to 83.4%; PMMVY disburses ₹20,446 crore to 4.35 crore mothers, empowering women and children.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
23 Jul, 2026

Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed integrated unified Mission Vatsalya Portal

Ministry of Women and Child Development unveils integrated Mission Vatsalya Portal, uniting TrackChild and Khoya-Paya for swift tracing and rehabilitation of missing children.

LiteratureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
23 Jul, 2026

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

Union Minister confirms no fixed criteria for Eighth Schedule inclusion despite Gor Boli demands, as Sahitya Akademi boosts tribal language preservation efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Jul, 2026

IMPLEMENTATION OF AI-ENABLED ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN EMRSs

Tribal Affairs Ministry rolls out Medha AI digital platform across all EMRSs by 2026, revolutionizing tribal education with AI-powered personalized learning and teacher support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Jul, 2026

Review of PMKVY

PMKVY 4.0 significantly boosts employment by 18.8% and income for 41.4% beneficiaries, launching a new ₹530 crore Skills Outcomes Fund.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY- BASED INTERVENTIONS

Union Minister reveals DST's ₹15.7 crore S&T initiatives empowering 1000+ tribal households, including Maria Gond women, for sustainable livelihoods in Gadchiroli.

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