Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Jan, 2026

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
15 Jan, 2026

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
15 Jan, 2026

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

Health SectorEducation Sector
15 Jan, 2026

18,000 seats remain vacant, NEET-PG cut-off lowered after second round of counselling, Pg12

NEET-PG cut-off lowered to zero after 18,000 seats remain vacant, raising concerns about medical education standards.

Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
15 Jan, 2026

Why India needs a mentoring movement, Pg7

India poised to launch national mentoring movement, bridging education-employment gap, empowering youth with skills and networks for success.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
15 Jan, 2026

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6

Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
15 Jan, 2026

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

China's global trade surplus surges to $1.2 trillion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs, intensifying global economic imbalances.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
14 Jan, 2026

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
14 Jan, 2026

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
14 Jan, 2026

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

Art FormsThe Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
14 Jan, 2026

The importance of blue, Pg9

Article explores the historical significance of the color blue in India, linking it to marginalized communities and anti-colonial movements.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
14 Jan, 2026

​Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
14 Jan, 2026

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
13 Jan, 2026

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Jan, 2026

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

Health SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
13 Jan, 2026

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorE Governance
13 Jan, 2026

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

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