Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Dec, 2025

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

5 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Court relaxes norms for scribes in exams conducted by UPSC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates UPSC to ease scribe change norms and deploy screen-reader software for visually impaired candidates in civil service exams.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Dec, 2025

Court relaxes norms for scribes in exams conducted by UPSC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates UPSC to ease scribe change norms and deploy screen-reader software for visually impaired candidates in civil service exams.

4 Dec, 2025

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

Centre is not considering any proposal to classify denotified tribes, RS told, Pg13

Centre halts reclassification of 268 denotified tribes despite AnSI report, frustrating quota demands and welfare efforts.

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

4 Dec, 2025

Centre is not considering any proposal to classify denotified tribes, RS told, Pg13

Centre halts reclassification of 268 denotified tribes despite AnSI report, frustrating quota demands and welfare efforts.

4 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

A Fish to Control Malaria, Pg9

Gambusia fish successfully controls malaria by preying on mosquito larvae in Hyderabad wells, reducing breeding and malaria cases effectively.

Health Sector

4 Dec, 2025

A Fish to Control Malaria, Pg9

Gambusia fish successfully controls malaria by preying on mosquito larvae in Hyderabad wells, reducing breeding and malaria cases effectively.

4 Dec, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics, Pg8

Urban liveability indices fail to account for climate risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in developing Asian cities during extreme weather events.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Dec, 2025

The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics, Pg8

Urban liveability indices fail to account for climate risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations in developing Asian cities during extreme weather events.

4 Dec, 2025

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

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

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

4 Dec, 2025

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

4 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Day after defending it, Govt scraps Sanchar Saathi order, Pg3

DoT rescinds order mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after privacy, security concerns raised by tech giants.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

4 Dec, 2025

Day after defending it, Govt scraps Sanchar Saathi order, Pg3

DoT rescinds order mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after privacy, security concerns raised by tech giants.

4 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11

India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.

Health Sector

3 Dec, 2025

One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11

India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.

3 Dec, 2025

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

People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry, Pg10

Home Ministry clarifies Census Act mandates citizens to truthfully answer questions, including caste, in upcoming digital census 2024.

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

3 Dec, 2025

People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry, Pg10

Home Ministry clarifies Census Act mandates citizens to truthfully answer questions, including caste, in upcoming digital census 2024.

3 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Dec, 2025

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

3 Dec, 2025

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

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.

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

3 Dec, 2025

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.

3 Dec, 2025

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

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

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

3 Dec, 2025

Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7

AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.

3 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

Ratio of doctor to population 1:811 in India, Pg8

India improves doctor-population ratio to 1:811 with 13.8 lakh allopathic and 7.5 lakh AYUSH doctors, says Health Minister.

Health Sector

3 Dec, 2025

Ratio of doctor to population 1:811 in India, Pg8

India improves doctor-population ratio to 1:811 with 13.8 lakh allopathic and 7.5 lakh AYUSH doctors, says Health Minister.

3 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

For disabled, recognition doesn't always mean rights, Pg13

Supreme Court examines inclusion of Haemophilia under RPwD Act, highlighting gaps in disability rights implementation and reservation benefits.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

3 Dec, 2025

For disabled, recognition doesn't always mean rights, Pg13

Supreme Court examines inclusion of Haemophilia under RPwD Act, highlighting gaps in disability rights implementation and reservation benefits.

3 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Education Sector

2 Dec, 2025

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

2 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Poverty and Hunger

Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?, Pg7

World Bank projects halt in poverty reduction post-2030 due to economic stagnation in poorest nations, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Poverty and Hunger

2 Dec, 2025

Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?, Pg7

World Bank projects halt in poverty reduction post-2030 due to economic stagnation in poorest nations, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.

2 Dec, 2025

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

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

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

2 Dec, 2025

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

2 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies E Governance