Social Issues & Schemes

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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Nov, 2025

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Nov, 2025

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
23 Nov, 2025

G20 declaration barely mentions Ukraine, terrorism, skips Gaza plan, Pg6

G20 declaration omits Gaza plan, barely mentions Ukraine, and US boycott weakens summit's impact on global issues.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
23 Nov, 2025

STATES IMPLEMENTING KEY REFORMS, Pg11

Sixteen states implement 38 key reforms, including labor reforms allowing night shifts for women and easing licensing norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
23 Nov, 2025

Timely wages, higher basic pay, health checkups, Pg11

New Labour Codes notified: Timely wages, higher basic pay, and health checkups mandated for employees nationwide, impacting wage structures.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
23 Nov, 2025

Drug-terror nexus a global threat, act now: PM to G20, Pg1

PM Modi urges G20 to combat drug-terror nexus with new initiative; proposes Africa Skills Multiplier and Global Healthcare Response Team.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Centre notifies four new Labour Codes, Pg1

Centre notifies four new Labour Codes, overhauling labour laws, ensuring social security for gig workers and gender pay parity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Nov, 2025

​Overcoming resistance, Pg6

India's second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance aims to combat rising antibiotic resistance, integrating 'One Health' approach for effective implementation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Nov, 2025

A snakebite that sparked a change, Pg7

Kerala declares snakebite a public health issue, aiming to halve deaths by 2030 through improved tracking and antivenom access.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
22 Nov, 2025

Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomoto to contribute to fund for gig workers' welfare, Pg15

Gig workers to get social security benefits as government notifies Code on Social Security, 2020, mandating welfare fund contributions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
22 Nov, 2025

LABOUR CODES COME INTO EFFECT: WHAT WILL CHANGE, Pg15

Labour codes enforced, mandating formalization, social security for gig workers, minimum wages, and women's night shift permissions, easing compliance burden.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour reforms will help job creation, expand social security net: India Inc, Pg15

New Labour Codes implemented to boost job creation, expand social security, and formalize workforce, impacting employers and employees.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour laws poisonous regulatory cholesterol, new codes clean up, usher in regime of trust, Pg13

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 acts into four, promising simplified regulations, reduced corruption, and increased job creation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Nov, 2025

FOUR LABOUR CODES MADE EFFECTIVE, Pg3

Four Labour Codes become effective, promising minimum wages, social security, and health benefits for 40 crore workers nationwide.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
21 Nov, 2025

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals, PgII

Pharmacogenomics revolutionizes healthcare by tailoring prescriptions based on individual genetic makeup, enhancing drug efficacy and minimizing adverse reactions.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Nov, 2025

‘Over 50% cases pending in Juvenile Justice Boards amid staff shortage’, Pg14

India Justice Report reveals over 50% pendency in Juvenile Justice Boards due to staff shortages and systemic gaps.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

At COP, India seeks ‘just transition mechanism’, Pg14

India advocates for 'just transition mechanism' at COP, emphasizing finance for climate adaptation and nationally-determined sustainable pathways amidst global divisions.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Is air pollution a South Asian crisis?, Pg10

South Asia grapples with transboundary air pollution crisis, demanding regional cooperation and sustainable development strategies to mitigate health and economic impacts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Why are stone quarries expanding in Kerala?, Pg10

Kerala's river sand mining ban leads to quarry expansion near protected areas, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems, reveals study.

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