Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

19 Feb, 2026

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

19 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI for people, applying technology for social good, Pg8

AI Impact Summit in Delhi advocates for human-centered AI, focusing on social justice, job creation, and inclusive growth.

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Feb, 2026

AI for people, applying technology for social good, Pg8

AI Impact Summit in Delhi advocates for human-centered AI, focusing on social justice, job creation, and inclusive growth.

19 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

At the last frontier of thought: will AI kill creativity?, Pg9

AI's Rise Sparks Ethical Concerns: Eroding Creativity, Fueling Misinformation, and Threatening Democracy, as Critical Thinking Declines.

Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

19 Feb, 2026

At the last frontier of thought: will AI kill creativity?, Pg9

AI's Rise Sparks Ethical Concerns: Eroding Creativity, Fueling Misinformation, and Threatening Democracy, as Critical Thinking Declines.

19 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright, Pg8

AI Summit highlights copyright law's need for reform to foster AI innovation, advocating for flexible exceptions and balance between creator rights.

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Feb, 2026

India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright, Pg8

AI Summit highlights copyright law's need for reform to foster AI innovation, advocating for flexible exceptions and balance between creator rights.

19 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Through AI analysis of coughs, a report of lung health in your smartphone, Pg8

AI-powered 'Swaasa' app analyzes coughs to detect lung diseases like COPD, asthma, and tuberculosis with high accuracy.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 Feb, 2026

Through AI analysis of coughs, a report of lung health in your smartphone, Pg8

AI-powered 'Swaasa' app analyzes coughs to detect lung diseases like COPD, asthma, and tuberculosis with high accuracy.

19 Feb, 2026

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When SC reviews 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the issues on the table, Pg16

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict; examines constitutional validity of faith-based restrictions on women's entry to the temple.

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

19 Feb, 2026

When SC reviews 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the issues on the table, Pg16

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict; examines constitutional validity of faith-based restrictions on women's entry to the temple.

19 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

19 Feb, 2026

Nicobar project's strategic & ecological consequences, Pg16

NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Cr Great Nicobar project amidst ecological concerns, strategic importance cited for transshipment hub near Malacca Strait.

19 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

Taxes prove futile to burn out cigarette use in India, PgII

India's cigarette taxes fail WHO benchmark, hindering consumption reduction, especially among low-income users, despite recent excise duty hikes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

18 Feb, 2026

Taxes prove futile to burn out cigarette use in India, PgII

India's cigarette taxes fail WHO benchmark, hindering consumption reduction, especially among low-income users, despite recent excise duty hikes.

18 Feb, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Two digital initiatives to boost health AI ecosystem launched, Pg13

Health Minister launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to promote ethical and safe AI deployment within India's healthcare system.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

18 Feb, 2026

Two digital initiatives to boost health AI ecosystem launched, Pg13

Health Minister launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to promote ethical and safe AI deployment within India's healthcare system.

18 Feb, 2026

Health Sector

Lower beedi taxes are short-term gain but long-term pain, Pg9

Lower beedi taxes disproportionately harm poor, rural men, increasing healthcare costs and exacerbating inequality despite short-term economic gains.

Health Sector

18 Feb, 2026

Lower beedi taxes are short-term gain but long-term pain, Pg9

Lower beedi taxes disproportionately harm poor, rural men, increasing healthcare costs and exacerbating inequality despite short-term economic gains.

18 Feb, 2026

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

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

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

18 Feb, 2026

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

18 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Front and centre, Pg8

Supreme Court directs FSSAI to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels on foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

18 Feb, 2026

Front and centre, Pg8

Supreme Court directs FSSAI to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels on foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.

18 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC asks academy to form panel for norms on judges' approach, Pg6

Supreme Court directs judicial academy to form expert panel for judge sensitization guidelines in sexual offence and vulnerable victim cases.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

18 Feb, 2026

SC asks academy to form panel for norms on judges' approach, Pg6

Supreme Court directs judicial academy to form expert panel for judge sensitization guidelines in sexual offence and vulnerable victim cases.

18 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Naxalism nears its end. In Bastar, time for a future without fear, Pg13

Naxalism faces definitive end as key leaders neutralized, cadres surrender, and ideology collapses, shifting focus to rehabilitation and development.

Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Feb, 2026

Naxalism nears its end. In Bastar, time for a future without fear, Pg13

Naxalism faces definitive end as key leaders neutralized, cadres surrender, and ideology collapses, shifting focus to rehabilitation and development.

18 Feb, 2026

Art Forms Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

Art Forms Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

17 Feb, 2026

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

17 Feb, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

17 Feb, 2026

A separate classification for denotified tribes, Pg8

Denotified Tribes demand separate Census category to overcome historical stigma and ensure targeted welfare, challenging existing classification systems.

17 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment