Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
21 Nov, 2025

The ‘game-changer’ in the Bihar election 2025, Pg8

Bihar Election Analysis: Women and youth voters' impact on NDA victory examined; caste and community factors still significant.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

Fossil fuel phase-out can't be uniform for all countries: India, Pg8

India advocates for differentiated fossil fuel phase-out strategies at COP30, opposing uniform mandates impacting welfare schemes.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
21 Nov, 2025

Home-grown gene editing tool can make therapy cheaper, effective, Pg13

Indigenous CRISPR gene-editing tool 'Birsa-101' offers affordable sickle cell disease therapy, phase I trials to begin next year.

Health Sector
20 Nov, 2025

NCDC flags study on rising antibiotic resistance in India, Pg12

NCDC challenges Lancet study's alarming claims on multi-drug resistance post-ERCP, emphasizing colonisation versus infection, and limited generalizability across India.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Hidden cost of polluted groundwater, Pg7

Alarming groundwater contamination costing India $80 billion annually, disproportionately impacting poor, agriculture, and export competitiveness, demanding urgent action.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
20 Nov, 2025

Redefining the narrative of TB eradication worldwide, Pg6

India's TB eradication efforts gain global recognition as point-of-care diagnostics revolutionize treatment accessibility, earning prestigious Kochon Prize and redefining global strategies.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
20 Nov, 2025

Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker, Pg6

UN recognizes childcare's critical role; India's ICDS faces challenges of underpaid workers, climate impact, and urbanization affecting vulnerable children.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Experts red-flag ultra-processed foods retail surge, Pg9

Ultra-processed food sales surge 40-fold in India, fueling obesity and diabetes, raising concerns among health experts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

SC, HC concern over kids' health; pollution watchdog halts Nov-Dec NCR sports events, Pg6

Supreme Court directs pollution watchdog to reschedule sports events in Delhi-NCR amid hazardous air quality, prioritizing children's health.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Home in hills: Created for resources, representation, has left parent state behind in many key metrics, Pg21

Uttarakhand's 25-year journey: Identity secured, but migration, education, and healthcare challenges persist despite resource advantages over Uttar Pradesh.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Global South is redefining credible climate action. COP30 must acknowledge this, Pg12

Global South demands equitable climate action at COP30, emphasizing finance, adaptation, and local stewardship for effective solutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
19 Nov, 2025

Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12

Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.

Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
19 Nov, 2025

Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11

Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.

Education SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Nov, 2025

Over 100 Indian universities make it to QS sustainability rankings, Pg12

QS Sustainability Rankings 2024: India ranks fourth globally with 103 universities, IIT Delhi leads at 205th position.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and Computers
19 Nov, 2025

Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12

DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Nov, 2025

The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7

NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
19 Nov, 2025

Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1

PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Nov, 2025

Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6

World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.

Education SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Nov, 2025

No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Pg8

QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Indian institutions lag in environmental sustainability, equality, and health, with IIT Delhi leading at 205th position.

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