Social Issues & Schemes

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Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

5 Jan, 2026

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

5 Jan, 2026

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

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

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

5 Jan, 2026

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

5 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

5 Jan, 2026

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

5 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

5 Jan, 2026

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

Health Sector

5 Jan, 2026

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

Health Sector

4 Jan, 2026

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

4 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Jan, 2026

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.

4 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

India's acid attack crisis: Acquittals highlight justice system failures, call for stricter laws, and improved support for survivors.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

4 Jan, 2026

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

India's acid attack crisis: Acquittals highlight justice system failures, call for stricter laws, and improved support for survivors.

4 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

4 Jan, 2026

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

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

4 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC and NCW intervene after alleged suicide due to ragging and sexual assault at Dharamshala college; probe initiated.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

4 Jan, 2026

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC and NCW intervene after alleged suicide due to ragging and sexual assault at Dharamshala college; probe initiated.

4 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3

PM Gram Sadak Yojana achieves milestone: 4.06 lakh km of all-weather roads built, connecting villages and boosting rural economy.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Jan, 2026

All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3

PM Gram Sadak Yojana achieves milestone: 4.06 lakh km of all-weather roads built, connecting villages and boosting rural economy.

4 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Jan, 2026

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.

4 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Jan, 2026

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

Centre orders X to control Grok's misuse in morphing images, demanding compliance with IT Act and Rules, 2021.

3 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jan, 2026

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

3 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Jan, 2026

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

3 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.

3 Jan, 2026

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.

3 Jan, 2026

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

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

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

3 Jan, 2026

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

3 Jan, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

High and dry, Pg6

High and dry, Pg6

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3

All-weather roads to every village (Under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in last 11.5 years 82,000+ roads of total length 4.06 lakh Kms have been constructed), Pg3

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

Centre directs X to check Grok misuse in morphing images, Pg1

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

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