Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme of India. An initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), Pg9

Tele MANAS initiative by Health Ministry provides 24/7 mental health support via helpline, app in multiple languages, aiding 30+ lakh calls.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

31 Mar, 2026

Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme of India. An initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), Pg9

Tele MANAS initiative by Health Ministry provides 24/7 mental health support via helpline, app in multiple languages, aiding 30+ lakh calls.

31 Mar, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Over 2.37 lakh electors to vote from home: EC, Pg7

EC facilitates home voting for 2.37 lakh elderly and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry before April 9 polls.

31 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

31 Mar, 2026

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

31 Mar, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Denotified, Nomadic Tribes have always been ignored. Census can fix that, Pg13

Census 2027 urged to include Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT/NT) for recognition and justice after decades of neglect.

31 Mar, 2026

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

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

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

31 Mar, 2026

Sex test in sports takes toll on right to equality, Pg12

IOC's SRY test mandate for women athletes sparks equality concerns, disproportionately impacting Global South and violating privacy.

31 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

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

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

30 Mar, 2026

On Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill, Pg8

Maharashtra passes anti-conversion bill mandating prior notice for religious conversions, sparking concerns over personal liberty and minority rights.

30 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study, Pg2

Study reveals jungle cats thrive outside protected areas, highlighting the importance of agro-pastoral landscapes for conservation and estimating 3 lakh population.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Mar, 2026

Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study, Pg2

Study reveals jungle cats thrive outside protected areas, highlighting the importance of agro-pastoral landscapes for conservation and estimating 3 lakh population.

30 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Mar, 2026

Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work, Pg12

MGNREGS workers protest denial of work despite Centre's assurances, raising concerns over rural employment and social welfare implementation.

30 Mar, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Neighbours first, Pg6

India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

Indian Society and Diversity of India India and its Neighbourhood Relations

30 Mar, 2026

Neighbours first, Pg6

India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

30 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Metformin has a brain link too, Pg14

Metformin's blood sugar-lowering mechanism unveiled: Brain's Rap1 protein suppression identified as key factor in diabetes treatment, reveals Baylor College study.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Mar, 2026

Metformin has a brain link too, Pg14

Metformin's blood sugar-lowering mechanism unveiled: Brain's Rap1 protein suppression identified as key factor in diabetes treatment, reveals Baylor College study.

30 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Delhi joins Mumbai in two-airport club: Here's what is different, though, Pg8

Delhi-NCR joins Mumbai with dual airports as Noida International Airport (NIA) inaugurates, poised to reshape India's aviation landscape.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Mar, 2026

Delhi joins Mumbai in two-airport club: Here's what is different, though, Pg8

Delhi-NCR joins Mumbai with dual airports as Noida International Airport (NIA) inaugurates, poised to reshape India's aviation landscape.

29 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

Noida Airport emerges as vital necessity due to IGIA saturation, poised to handle spillover traffic and boost regional connectivity.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Mar, 2026

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

Noida Airport emerges as vital necessity due to IGIA saturation, poised to handle spillover traffic and boost regional connectivity.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

Spotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3

Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

29 Mar, 2026

Spotting symptoms to referring cases: 'Pujaris' help in Gadchiroli's malaria fight ('PUJARIS' GET RS 15 FOR REFERRING A PATIENT, RS 500 IF THE PATIENT TURNS OUT TO BE MALARIA POSITIVE), Pg3

Gadchiroli's malaria fight: Maharashtra government integrates faith healers into healthcare system by training 'pujaris' to identify and refer malaria cases.

29 Mar, 2026

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

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

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

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector E Governance

NMC launches online feedback system for UG medical students, Pg11

NMC introduces anonymous online feedback system for UG medical students to evaluate college infrastructure and faculty, ensuring quality improvement and confidentiality.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector E Governance

29 Mar, 2026

NMC launches online feedback system for UG medical students, Pg11

NMC introduces anonymous online feedback system for UG medical students to evaluate college infrastructure and faculty, ensuring quality improvement and confidentiality.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Mar, 2026

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

28 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Mar, 2026

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

28 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment