Social Issues & Schemes Current Affairs for UPSC

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ‘ORS’ tagged drinks, Pg14

Delhi HC backs FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' tag for non-medical drinks, affirming consumer protection and health standards.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

4 Nov, 2025

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ‘ORS’ tagged drinks, Pg14

Delhi HC backs FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' tag for non-medical drinks, affirming consumer protection and health standards.

4 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC flags feeding of stray dogs within govt. office premises, Pg14

Supreme Court addresses stray dog feeding in government offices, emphasizing Animal Birth Control Rules implementation and designated feeding zones.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Nov, 2025

SC flags feeding of stray dogs within govt. office premises, Pg14

Supreme Court addresses stray dog feeding in government offices, emphasizing Animal Birth Control Rules implementation and designated feeding zones.

4 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9

Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

4 Nov, 2025

New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9

Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.

4 Nov, 2025

Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

India’s IT dream is at a crossroads, Pg8

Indian IT faces job losses amid AI automation, H-1B visa issues, and client budget cuts, demanding urgent skilling and policy reforms.

Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

4 Nov, 2025

India’s IT dream is at a crossroads, Pg8

Indian IT faces job losses amid AI automation, H-1B visa issues, and client budget cuts, demanding urgent skilling and policy reforms.

4 Nov, 2025

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora

Student inflows into traditional destinations decline, Pg9

International student enrolment shifts as traditional destinations face decline, while Germany, France, and Japan experience steady growth in 2024.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora

4 Nov, 2025

Student inflows into traditional destinations decline, Pg9

International student enrolment shifts as traditional destinations face decline, while Germany, France, and Japan experience steady growth in 2024.

4 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations

Women’s world, Pg8

Indian women's cricket team triumphs at World Cup, echoing 1983 victory and inspiring societal shift towards women in sports.

Women and Women's Organizations

4 Nov, 2025

Women’s world, Pg8

Indian women's cricket team triumphs at World Cup, echoing 1983 victory and inspiring societal shift towards women in sports.

4 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

Delhi sinking fastest among Indian megacities, Pg3.

Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Nov, 2025

Delhi sinking fastest among Indian megacities, Pg3.

Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.

4 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations

Indian Women Win First ODI World Cup, Pg 1.

India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, marking a defining moment in Indian sports and gender equality.

Women and Women's Organizations

3 Nov, 2025

Indian Women Win First ODI World Cup, Pg 1.

India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, marking a defining moment in Indian sports and gender equality.

3 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations

Indian Women Script History, Clinch Maiden World Cup Title, Pg 1

India’s women’s cricket team won their first-ever ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at D.Y. Patil Stadium, marking a landmark moment in Indian women’s sports history.

Women and Women's Organizations

3 Nov, 2025

Indian Women Script History, Clinch Maiden World Cup Title, Pg 1

India’s women’s cricket team won their first-ever ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at D.Y. Patil Stadium, marking a landmark moment in Indian women’s sports history.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

3 Nov, 2025

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

3 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Barring MP, Leh now has no elected representatives, Pg12

Leh faces representational void as Hill Council term ends; constitutional talks and administrative changes delay fresh elections.

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Nov, 2025

Barring MP, Leh now has no elected representatives, Pg12

Leh faces representational void as Hill Council term ends; constitutional talks and administrative changes delay fresh elections.

3 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

Engage the Taliban, don’t recognise them, Pg6

India strategically engages Taliban amidst Pakistan tensions, balancing geopolitical interests with concerns over human rights and regional stability.

Women and Women's Organizations India and its Neighbourhood Relations Role of External State and Non State Actors

3 Nov, 2025

Engage the Taliban, don’t recognise them, Pg6

India strategically engages Taliban amidst Pakistan tensions, balancing geopolitical interests with concerns over human rights and regional stability.

3 Nov, 2025

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

The vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas, Pg6

Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' in schools to boost grassroots democracy and civic engagement among students.

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

3 Nov, 2025

The vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas, Pg6

Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' in schools to boost grassroots democracy and civic engagement among students.

3 Nov, 2025

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

Between Funds and Ideology – PM SHRI, Pg 14.

The article examines Kerala’s recent decision to join the Union Government’s PM SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme after three years of resistance. The move triggered political controversy within the state’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) over ideological and administrative concerns.

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

2 Nov, 2025

Between Funds and Ideology – PM SHRI, Pg 14.

The article examines Kerala’s recent decision to join the Union Government’s PM SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme after three years of resistance. The move triggered political controversy within the state’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) over ideological and administrative concerns.

2 Nov, 2025

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

With over 4 lakh abstaining from caste census, secondary data to be used for analysis, Pg 8.

The article reports on the conclusion of Karnataka’s Social and Educational Survey 2025 (caste census), highlighting that over four lakh people abstained from participation. The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes plans to use secondary data sources to fill gaps in the survey.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

2 Nov, 2025

With over 4 lakh abstaining from caste census, secondary data to be used for analysis, Pg 8.

The article reports on the conclusion of Karnataka’s Social and Educational Survey 2025 (caste census), highlighting that over four lakh people abstained from participation. The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes plans to use secondary data sources to fill gaps in the survey.

2 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation