Social Issues & Schemes

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Oct, 2025

‘Underground mosquito’ is no urban marvel, Pg13

DNA analysis reveals 'London Underground mosquito' originated in West Asia millennium ago, pre-adapted for urban subways, clarifying West Nile virus spread.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
26 Oct, 2025

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
26 Oct, 2025

Beware the sugar trap when you’re cooling yourself on a hot day, Pg13

Rising temperatures linked to increased sugar consumption, disproportionately affecting low-income groups, reveals study; India faces malnutrition risks.

Population and Associated IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
25 Oct, 2025

Japan’s new PM commits to higher defence spend, ties with India, Quad, Pg14

Japan's new PM pledges increased defence spending, stronger Quad ties, and deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation amid regional security concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Oct, 2025

Respect the health rights of India’s children, Pg8

Contaminated cough syrup deaths highlight regulatory gaps; India needs robust paediatric pharmacovigilance, essential medicine list, and strict OTC regulation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Oct, 2025

Sleeping deathtraps, Pg8

Bus fires expose lax safety standards; government urged to enforce stricter regulations and crash testing for sleeper buses nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFood Processing and Related Industries
25 Oct, 2025

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

Government's Makhana Board initiative aims to boost Bihar's makhana industry, targeting economic growth and political gains among Mallah community.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
24 Oct, 2025

DCGI brings in stricter norms for tracking supply chain of high-risk solvents, Pg16

DCGI mandates digital tracking of high-risk solvent supply chains via ONDLS after cough syrup tragedy, enhancing drug safety.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Oct, 2025

​Good job, Pg10

Tamil Nadu amends Factories Rules, 1950, permitting women in hazardous industries with consent, promoting gender equity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth Sector
24 Oct, 2025

Delhi HC stays regulator's curb on ORS branding in relief for J&J arm, Pg7.

Delhi HC halts FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' branding, protecting J&J arm's ₹155-180 crore product line amid regulatory dispute.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Oct, 2025

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Oct, 2025

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?

Population and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Oct, 2025

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Oct, 2025

Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.

Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Oct, 2025

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.

Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Oct, 2025

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Diaspora
23 Oct, 2025

Immigration and the politics of fear, Pg9

Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in UK and US shifts focus from illegal immigration to denouncing legal migration based on nativist concerns.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Diaspora
23 Oct, 2025

Free world, Pg8

India's deportation of scholar raises concerns over academic freedom and visa restrictions impacting international research and collaboration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Oct, 2025

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

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