Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

4 Mar, 2026

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

4 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

3 Mar, 2026

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

3 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

3 Mar, 2026

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

3 Mar, 2026

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

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

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

3 Mar, 2026

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice, Pg6

UGC reform faces backlash, exposing faultlines in BJP's social justice politics and DBA groups' vulnerabilities within Hindutva.

3 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

3 Mar, 2026

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

3 Mar, 2026

Art Forms Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

Art Forms Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

3 Mar, 2026

India-Canada CEPA by year-end, defence dialogue established, Pg1

India and Canada reset relations, targeting CEPA by year-end, enhanced defence cooperation, and $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030.

3 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Mar, 2026

How UGC rules prioritise quick justice, Pg7

Supreme Court halts UGC's equity regulation implementation due to vagueness, raising concerns about potential misuse and impact on justice delivery.

2 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

2 Mar, 2026

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

2 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

HPV vaccine will redefine prevention for generations, Pg13

National HPV vaccination drive launched, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 through free Gardasil vaccine for girls.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 Mar, 2026

HPV vaccine will redefine prevention for generations, Pg13

National HPV vaccination drive launched, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 through free Gardasil vaccine for girls.

2 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

First signal from Delhi: PM tells MBZ 'strongly condemn' attack on UAE, Pg3

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE amidst US-Iran tensions, emphasizing de-escalation and regional stability, balancing India's interests and diplomatic challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora

2 Mar, 2026

First signal from Delhi: PM tells MBZ 'strongly condemn' attack on UAE, Pg3

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE amidst US-Iran tensions, emphasizing de-escalation and regional stability, balancing India's interests and diplomatic challenges.

2 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Public Distribution System

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Public Distribution System

1 Mar, 2026

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

1 Mar, 2026

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

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

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

1 Mar, 2026

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

1 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Mar, 2026

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

1 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Mar, 2026

Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4

Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.

1 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

1 Mar, 2026

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

1 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

As urbanisation grows, 16th FC provides a boost, Pg4

16th Finance Commission boosts urban local bodies with increased grants amid rising urbanization, addressing financial gaps in urban governance.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

28 Feb, 2026

As urbanisation grows, 16th FC provides a boost, Pg4

16th Finance Commission boosts urban local bodies with increased grants amid rising urbanization, addressing financial gaps in urban governance.

28 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Disaster and Disaster Management

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Disaster and Disaster Management

28 Feb, 2026

Disaster resilience, of, by and for the people, Pg15

Report highlights need for community-led disaster resilience, emphasizing anticipatory action, local empowerment, and innovative financing to mitigate climate change impacts.

28 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections