Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
27 Jan, 2026

SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11

SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
26 Jan, 2026

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
26 Jan, 2026

Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.

Health SectorBiotechnology
26 Jan, 2026

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

Art FormsHealth SectorEducation Sector
26 Jan, 2026

VS and Dharmendra among five Padma Vibhushan awardees, Pg3

Padma Awards 2024 conferred upon VS Achuthanandan, Dharmendra, and unsung heroes for exceptional contributions across diverse fields.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
25 Jan, 2026

New compounds replacing ‘forever chemicals’ in blood, Pg14

Study reveals 86% drop in older PFAS 'forever chemicals' in blood, but new, less understood replacements like 9Cl-PF3ONS emerge.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
25 Jan, 2026

Can India eliminate malaria by 2030?, Pg15

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 through strategic plans, facing challenges like migration and drug resistance.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Jan, 2026

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

Health SectorEducation Sector
25 Jan, 2026

CBSE initiates policy reform to aid students’ mental health, Pg12

CBSE mandates socio-emotional and career counselors in all affiliated schools following Rajasthan HC PIL to address rising mental health challenges.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Jan, 2026

‘Jurisdictional changes not allowed ahead of Census’, Pg8

Home Secretary directs states to freeze jurisdictional changes until March 2027 for Census 2027, ensuring data accuracy and administrative stability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jan, 2026

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
24 Jan, 2026

Mindless killing, Pg6

Ethnic tensions escalate in Manipur after Meitei man's murder; video surfaces online, fueling protests and demands for NIA probe.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
24 Jan, 2026

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India, Pg6

Delimitation exercise after 2027 census to redraw political power, impacting state representation and federal balance significantly.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
24 Jan, 2026

Coming this year: Foundational Census phase seeking data on internet use & more, Pg18

India's 2026 Census to include digital data collection, self-enumeration, and caste enumeration after a six-year delay.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
24 Jan, 2026

Echoes of Gujarat as Rajasthan looks to bring ‘disturbed areas’ law, Pg18

Rajasthan plans 'Disturbed Areas' law mirroring Gujarat's Act, raising constitutional concerns over demographic policing and property rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
24 Jan, 2026

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
23 Jan, 2026

Is Asia-Pacific on track towards elimination of Malaria by 2030?, PgII

Asia-Pacific faces challenges in malaria elimination by 2030 due to drug resistance and funding shortfalls despite regional progress.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
23 Jan, 2026

167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16

CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
23 Jan, 2026

Questionnaire for first phase of Census notified, Pg14

Census 2027: 33 questions notified for first phase focusing on housing, household amenities, and digital data collection.

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