Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Disaster and Disaster Management

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Disaster and Disaster Management

28 Feb, 2026

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

28 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form ‘one-stop’ coordinating units, Pg8

Tribal Affairs Ministry overhauls Forest Rights Act Cells into 'one-stop' PMUs for streamlined policy implementation, raising concerns among states.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Feb, 2026

Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form ‘one-stop’ coordinating units, Pg8

Tribal Affairs Ministry overhauls Forest Rights Act Cells into 'one-stop' PMUs for streamlined policy implementation, raising concerns among states.

28 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Feb, 2026

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

28 Feb, 2026

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

28 Feb, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology Biotechnology

Kerala’s paradox can spark its global vision, Pg6

Kerala aims economic transformation by shifting from remittance-based to innovation-driven model, leveraging unique strengths and global collaborations.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology Biotechnology

28 Feb, 2026

Kerala’s paradox can spark its global vision, Pg6

Kerala aims economic transformation by shifting from remittance-based to innovation-driven model, leveraging unique strengths and global collaborations.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

27 Feb, 2026

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

27 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Feb, 2026

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

27 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Feb, 2026

Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10

Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.

27 Feb, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

27 Feb, 2026

A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.

27 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Feb, 2026

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

27 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

26 Feb, 2026

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Feb, 2026

Decolonising and de-Nobelising science, Pg9

Article urges decolonizing science by re-evaluating recognition metrics beyond Nobel Prizes, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse contributions in India.

26 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Feb, 2026

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

26 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A jab well done, Pg8

India rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls, aiming to combat cervical cancer amidst vaccine hesitancy concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Feb, 2026

A jab well done, Pg8

India rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls, aiming to combat cervical cancer amidst vaccine hesitancy concerns.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Feb, 2026

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

26 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector