Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Laws to wins: How India turned into a global force, Pg19

Shooting sports surge in India driven by policy changes, increased accessibility, and rising female participation, marking societal shift.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

3 Jan, 2026

Laws to wins: How India turned into a global force, Pg19

Shooting sports surge in India driven by policy changes, increased accessibility, and rising female participation, marking societal shift.

3 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

3 Jan, 2026

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

3 Jan, 2026

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

To resolve the street dogs issue, use reason and compassion, not fear and cruelty, Pg11

Supreme Court's intervention in street dog management raises constitutional questions regarding separation of powers and animal welfare board's authority.

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

3 Jan, 2026

To resolve the street dogs issue, use reason and compassion, not fear and cruelty, Pg11

Supreme Court's intervention in street dog management raises constitutional questions regarding separation of powers and animal welfare board's authority.

3 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

3 Jan, 2026

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

3 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 Jan, 2026

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.

Health Sector

2 Jan, 2026

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9

Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

2 Jan, 2026

Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9

Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.

2 Jan, 2026

Education Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Getting teens to read the news, Pg9

Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.

Education Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

2 Jan, 2026

Getting teens to read the news, Pg9

Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.

2 Jan, 2026

Education Sector

Mandating student presence, erasing learning, Pg8

Delhi HC ruling challenges mandatory attendance, advocating for curiosity-driven learning and criticising bureaucratic control in Indian universities.

Education Sector

2 Jan, 2026

Mandating student presence, erasing learning, Pg8

Delhi HC ruling challenges mandatory attendance, advocating for curiosity-driven learning and criticising bureaucratic control in Indian universities.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

2 Jan, 2026

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

2 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Land Reforms in India

From encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10

Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.

2 Jan, 2026

From encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10

Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Jan, 2026

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17

Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jan, 2026

24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17

Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.

2 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12

RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jan, 2026

Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12

RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

2 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16

Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

1 Jan, 2026

Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16

Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector