Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
1 Apr, 2026

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Apr, 2026

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Apr, 2026

Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8

Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
1 Apr, 2026

OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7

Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Apr, 2026

Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19

Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
1 Apr, 2026

India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16

Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
1 Apr, 2026

A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12

Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.

Vulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
31 Mar, 2026

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
31 Mar, 2026

​Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
31 Mar, 2026

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
31 Mar, 2026

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
31 Mar, 2026

A flame the state cannot guarantee, Pg6

LPG crisis exposes PMUY's vulnerability: Supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact poor women, highlighting gaps in welfare architecture and sovereign guarantee.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
31 Mar, 2026

Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme of India. An initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), Pg9

Tele MANAS initiative by Health Ministry provides 24/7 mental health support via helpline, app in multiple languages, aiding 30+ lakh calls.

Representation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
31 Mar, 2026

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
31 Mar, 2026

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
31 Mar, 2026

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEthics and Human Interface
31 Mar, 2026

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
30 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Mar, 2026

Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study, Pg2

Study reveals jungle cats thrive outside protected areas, highlighting the importance of agro-pastoral landscapes for conservation and estimating 3 lakh population.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Mar, 2026

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

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