Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWhat 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.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Oct, 2025What 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.23 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSTATE OF DENIAL, Pg10.Supreme Court intervenes, forms panel to enforce transgender rights amid government inaction and persistent discrimination, highlighting executive failures.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections23 Oct, 2025STATE OF DENIAL, Pg10.Supreme Court intervenes, forms panel to enforce transgender rights amid government inaction and persistent discrimination, highlighting executive failures.23 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWe need a law to protect domestic workers, Pg7Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers' rights; millions, mostly women from marginalized communities, face exploitation and lack legal protection.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections22 Oct, 2025We need a law to protect domestic workers, Pg7Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers' rights; millions, mostly women from marginalized communities, face exploitation and lack legal protection.22 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsTackling caste pride and prejudice, Pg9Tamil Nadu government considers law against caste-based hate crimes and honour killings amid rising inter-caste violence, political pressure.Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections20 Oct, 2025Tackling caste pride and prejudice, Pg9Tamil Nadu government considers law against caste-based hate crimes and honour killings amid rising inter-caste violence, political pressure.20 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWhat Are the New PF Withdrawal Guidelines?, Pg12.The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in its Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on October 13, announced revised norms for partial withdrawals from Provident Fund (PF) accounts. The move aims to “enhance ease of living” for subscribers, but has drawn criticism from Opposition parties and trade unions for allegedly restricting access to workers’ savings.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections19 Oct, 2025What Are the New PF Withdrawal Guidelines?, Pg12.The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in its Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on October 13, announced revised norms for partial withdrawals from Provident Fund (PF) accounts. The move aims to “enhance ease of living” for subscribers, but has drawn criticism from Opposition parties and trade unions for allegedly restricting access to workers’ savings.19 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorWomen form 49% of total hospital admissions with Ayushman Bharat, Pg9Ayushman Bharat reports 49% women beneficiaries, signalling improved healthcare access; scheme expands to cover elderly and frontline workers.Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector19 Oct, 2025Women form 49% of total hospital admissions with Ayushman Bharat, Pg9Ayushman Bharat reports 49% women beneficiaries, signalling improved healthcare access; scheme expands to cover elderly and frontline workers.19 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsPanel to draft transgender equal opportunity policy, Pg12Supreme Court forms panel led by Justice Asha Menon to draft national equal opportunity policy for transgender individuals.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections18 Oct, 2025Panel to draft transgender equal opportunity policy, Pg12Supreme Court forms panel led by Justice Asha Menon to draft national equal opportunity policy for transgender individuals.18 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsApex court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, Pg15.Supreme Court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, highlighting implementation gaps in 2019 Act.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections18 Oct, 2025Apex court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, Pg15.Supreme Court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, highlighting implementation gaps in 2019 Act.18 Oct, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGuns & roses: 210 Maoists surrender in Abujhmad, CM says 'historic day', Pg14.210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, marking a significant blow to Naxal influence after decades of conflict.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism18 Oct, 2025Guns & roses: 210 Maoists surrender in Abujhmad, CM says 'historic day', Pg14.210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, marking a significant blow to Naxal influence after decades of conflict.18 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChance to focus on high-value sports, Pg21.India aims to leverage 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad for grassroots sports development and Olympic focus.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections17 Oct, 2025Chance to focus on high-value sports, Pg21.India aims to leverage 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad for grassroots sports development and Olympic focus.17 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceMost utilising Ayushman Bharat to seek care in private hospitals: Report, Pg14.Ayushman Bharat sees higher private hospital utilization, costing ₹1.29 lakh crore in seven years, reveals NHA report.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance17 Oct, 2025Most utilising Ayushman Bharat to seek care in private hospitals: Report, Pg14.Ayushman Bharat sees higher private hospital utilization, costing ₹1.29 lakh crore in seven years, reveals NHA report.17 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEC says ensure poll process is accessible to all, Pg11Election Commission directs CEOs to ensure accessible elections for persons with disabilities, including Braille voter information slips.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections16 Oct, 2025EC says ensure poll process is accessible to all, Pg11Election Commission directs CEOs to ensure accessible elections for persons with disabilities, including Braille voter information slips.16 Oct, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSC issues notice on plea seeking lawyer access during inquiry, Pg10Supreme Court addresses petition seeking lawyer access during inquiry, reinforcing Article 20(3) rights against self-incrimination during investigation.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections16 Oct, 2025SC issues notice on plea seeking lawyer access during inquiry, Pg10Supreme Court addresses petition seeking lawyer access during inquiry, reinforcing Article 20(3) rights against self-incrimination during investigation.16 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsBengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women, Pg7West Bengal's conviction rate for crimes against women is second-lowest at 5%, with highest acquittals and pending cases.Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections16 Oct, 2025Bengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women, Pg7West Bengal's conviction rate for crimes against women is second-lowest at 5%, with highest acquittals and pending cases.16 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEPFO clarifies: Can immediately withdraw up to 75% if unemployed; 100% if jobless for 1 yr, Pg13.EPFO eases withdrawal norms: 75% withdrawal immediately upon job loss, full amount after one year of unemployment.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections16 Oct, 2025EPFO clarifies: Can immediately withdraw up to 75% if unemployed; 100% if jobless for 1 yr, Pg13.EPFO eases withdrawal norms: 75% withdrawal immediately upon job loss, full amount after one year of unemployment.16 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingUSING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.16 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceAppoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE Governance15 Oct, 2025Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.15 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismMajor setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.Vulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism15 Oct, 2025Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.15 Oct, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorStudying the twinning rate, Pg13.Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector15 Oct, 2025Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.15 Oct, 2025
Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSnow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation14 Oct, 2025Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.14 Oct, 2025