Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

13 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

12 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

12 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Young love, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Young love, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.

12 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

12 Jan, 2026

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.

12 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

12 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Jan, 2026

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 Jan, 2026

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.

12 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

12 Jan, 2026

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.

12 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

12 Jan, 2026

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

12 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3

Trump considers military strikes on Iran amidst protests and crackdown, raising regional tensions and potential retaliation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Jan, 2026

Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3

Trump considers military strikes on Iran amidst protests and crackdown, raising regional tensions and potential retaliation.

12 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

12 Jan, 2026

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

12 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Jan, 2026

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

11 Jan, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

11 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

11 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

11 Jan, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Young love, Pg6

Young love, Pg6

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3

Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

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