Social Issues & Schemes

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

SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 12 weeks paid leave for all adoptive mothers, urges paternity leave recognition for gender equality.

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

18 Mar, 2026

SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 12 weeks paid leave for all adoptive mothers, urges paternity leave recognition for gender equality.

18 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector

18 Mar, 2026

‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12

Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.

18 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10

Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

18 Mar, 2026

Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10

Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.

18 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9

NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

18 Mar, 2026

Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9

NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.

18 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Prison outbreak, Pg8

India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

18 Mar, 2026

Prison outbreak, Pg8

India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.

18 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

18 Mar, 2026

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

18 Mar, 2026

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

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

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

18 Mar, 2026

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

18 Mar, 2026

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

Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1

Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.

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

18 Mar, 2026

Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1

Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.

18 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Education Sector

Importance of sex education in academia, Pg7

Supreme Court pushes comprehensive sex education for open discussions on intimacy and sexual health, addressing mental health and discrimination in academia.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Education Sector

17 Mar, 2026

Importance of sex education in academia, Pg7

Supreme Court pushes comprehensive sex education for open discussions on intimacy and sexual health, addressing mental health and discrimination in academia.

17 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Belém as a test of a new model of forest finance, Pg6

Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) faces scrutiny over inclusivity and effectiveness despite $5.5 billion commitments for forest conservation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Mar, 2026

Belém as a test of a new model of forest finance, Pg6

Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) faces scrutiny over inclusivity and effectiveness despite $5.5 billion commitments for forest conservation.

17 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

17 Mar, 2026

Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

17 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Gujarat UCC expert panel to submit report, draft law today, Pg8

Gujarat's UCC expert panel to submit draft law mirroring Uttarakhand's, mandating marriage registration and banning Nikah Halala, aiming for gender equality.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Mar, 2026

Gujarat UCC expert panel to submit report, draft law today, Pg8

Gujarat's UCC expert panel to submit draft law mirroring Uttarakhand's, mandating marriage registration and banning Nikah Halala, aiming for gender equality.

17 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Continued reliance on 2011 Census data may lead to exclusion of beneficiaries: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel urges NFSA beneficiary database update, citing 2011 Census data exclusion risks for vulnerable households.

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

17 Mar, 2026

Continued reliance on 2011 Census data may lead to exclusion of beneficiaries: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel urges NFSA beneficiary database update, citing 2011 Census data exclusion risks for vulnerable households.

17 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open, Pg10

Cinema halls to implement audio descriptions and same-language captions in all new films, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Mar, 2026

For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open, Pg10

Cinema halls to implement audio descriptions and same-language captions in all new films, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

17 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Mar, 2026

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

16 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

16 Mar, 2026

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

16 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

16 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Mar, 2026

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

16 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

15 Mar, 2026

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

15 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface