Social Issues & Schemes

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Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jan, 2026

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

1 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jan, 2026

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Behind gig workers' strike on New Year's eve: A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries, Pg4

Gig workers strike against 10-minute deliveries, demanding fair wages, safety, and regulation under labour codes.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Behind gig workers' strike on New Year's eve: A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries, Pg4

Gig workers strike against 10-minute deliveries, demanding fair wages, safety, and regulation under labour codes.

1 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Night shift for women to safety net: Rules are out, Pg5

New labour codes mandate 48-hour workweek, allow women's night shifts with safety measures, and ensure gratuity for fixed-term employees.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Night shift for women to safety net: Rules are out, Pg5

New labour codes mandate 48-hour workweek, allow women's night shifts with safety measures, and ensure gratuity for fixed-term employees.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

31 Dec, 2025

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

31 Dec, 2025

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

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

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

31 Dec, 2025

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

31 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

31 Dec, 2025

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

31 Dec, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

31 Dec, 2025

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

31 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Karnataka rocked by brutal 'honour killing' of pregnant woman for inter-caste marriage, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

31 Dec, 2025

Deaths most dishonourable, Pg9

Karnataka rocked by brutal 'honour killing' of pregnant woman for inter-caste marriage, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws.

31 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC stays suspension of sentence of former BJP MLA in Unnao rape case, Pg1

Supreme Court halts bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, prioritizes justice for minor survivor.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

30 Dec, 2025

SC stays suspension of sentence of former BJP MLA in Unnao rape case, Pg1

Supreme Court halts bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, prioritizes justice for minor survivor.

30 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Dec, 2025

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

30 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Why inclusion drives business growth, Pg7

LGBTQIA+ inclusion boosts business growth, unlocking $3.9 trillion global market; India's economy could gain up to 1.7% GDP.

Inclusive Growth Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

30 Dec, 2025

Why inclusion drives business growth, Pg7

LGBTQIA+ inclusion boosts business growth, unlocking $3.9 trillion global market; India's economy could gain up to 1.7% GDP.

30 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Invalidate all forms of unilateral talaq, Pg6

Supreme Court questions validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', advocating for gender-neutral Koranic divorce process, challenging patriarchal interpretations and ensuring constitutional rights.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Dec, 2025

Invalidate all forms of unilateral talaq, Pg6

Supreme Court questions validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', advocating for gender-neutral Koranic divorce process, challenging patriarchal interpretations and ensuring constitutional rights.

30 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.

Health Sector

30 Dec, 2025

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.

30 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Dec, 2025

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

30 Dec, 2025