Social Issues & Schemes

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Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

24 Mar, 2026

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

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8

WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.

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

24 Mar, 2026

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8

WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.

24 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Scientists investigate how TB bacteria hide, adapt and survive (WORLD TB DAY), Pg9

Scientists discover how TB bacteria evade immune system by reshaping outer membrane, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

24 Mar, 2026

Scientists investigate how TB bacteria hide, adapt and survive (WORLD TB DAY), Pg9

Scientists discover how TB bacteria evade immune system by reshaping outer membrane, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.

24 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Health Sector

War in Gulf raises concern over helium supplies, critical for MRI machines, Pg4

Gulf tensions disrupt helium supply, threatening MRI costs and installations in India, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient affordability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Health Sector

24 Mar, 2026

War in Gulf raises concern over helium supplies, critical for MRI machines, Pg4

Gulf tensions disrupt helium supply, threatening MRI costs and installations in India, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient affordability.

24 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

24 Mar, 2026

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

24 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

24 Mar, 2026

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11

Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.

24 Mar, 2026

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

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

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

23 Mar, 2026

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

23 Mar, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

23 Mar, 2026

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Mar, 2026

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

23 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Mar, 2026

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

23 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 Mar, 2026

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

23 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

23 Mar, 2026

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

23 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Mar, 2026

To prevent fire tragedies, address systemic failures, Pg12

India grapples with fire safety lapses: Odisha and Delhi tragedies expose systemic failures, demanding urgent reforms and strict enforcement.

23 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Mar, 2026

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

22 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

22 Mar, 2026

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

22 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections

22 Mar, 2026

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

22 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

22 Mar, 2026

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

22 Mar, 2026

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