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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12

Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Oct, 2025

Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12

Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.

14 Oct, 2025

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7

NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

14 Oct, 2025

The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7

NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.

14 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

14 Oct, 2025

EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.

EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.

14 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Do cash transfers build women’s agency?, Pg7

Cash transfers empower women, yet digital divide and patriarchal norms hinder financial independence despite increased bank account ownership and DBT schemes.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Governance

13 Oct, 2025

Do cash transfers build women’s agency?, Pg7

Cash transfers empower women, yet digital divide and patriarchal norms hinder financial independence despite increased bank account ownership and DBT schemes.

13 Oct, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections

Scheduled Caste panel brings out a ‘checklist’ to reject complaints, Pg8

NCSC introduces 'checklist' for complaint rejection, aiming to reduce pendency and filter non-SC grievances, raising concerns about access to justice.

Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections

12 Oct, 2025

Scheduled Caste panel brings out a ‘checklist’ to reject complaints, Pg8

NCSC introduces 'checklist' for complaint rejection, aiming to reduce pendency and filter non-SC grievances, raising concerns about access to justice.

12 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

Crime patterns, Pg8

NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security

11 Oct, 2025

Crime patterns, Pg8

NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.

11 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Are women deciding Assembly elections?, Pg11

Political parties increasingly target women as a distinct vote bank through welfare schemes, but challenges remain in ensuring genuine empowerment.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

10 Oct, 2025

Are women deciding Assembly elections?, Pg11

Political parties increasingly target women as a distinct vote bank through welfare schemes, but challenges remain in ensuring genuine empowerment.

10 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

India needs a unified mental health response, Pg10

India's mental health crisis deepens: 70-92% treatment gap, workforce shortage, and $1 trillion economic loss by 2030.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

10 Oct, 2025

India needs a unified mental health response, Pg10

India's mental health crisis deepens: 70-92% treatment gap, workforce shortage, and $1 trillion economic loss by 2030.

10 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

9 Oct, 2025

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

9 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

8 Oct, 2025

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.

8 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala, Pg7

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala due to varied factors, including child marriage crackdown and better reporting.

Vulnerable Sections

7 Oct, 2025

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala, Pg7

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala due to varied factors, including child marriage crackdown and better reporting.

7 Oct, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Oct, 2025

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

7 Oct, 2025

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

All Jal Jeevan mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal, Pg5.

Jal Jeevan Mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal for enhanced monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

7 Oct, 2025

All Jal Jeevan mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal, Pg5.

Jal Jeevan Mission pipelines to be mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal for enhanced monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

7 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

India Justice Report 2025 reveals 4.5 crore pending cases; Government pushes ADR, Lok Adalats for faster resolutions.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Oct, 2025

Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?, Pg8

India Justice Report 2025 reveals 4.5 crore pending cases; Government pushes ADR, Lok Adalats for faster resolutions.

6 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

ULLAS program drives digital, financial, and basic literacy, empowering 2.8 crore learners via volunteer teachers nationwide.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

6 Oct, 2025

DRAWING A LARGER CIRCLE, Pg8.

ULLAS program drives digital, financial, and basic literacy, empowering 2.8 crore learners via volunteer teachers nationwide.

6 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Oct, 2025

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

6 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

Tribal Affairs Ministry urges states to expedite Forest Rights Act implementation amidst 85% claim pendency, hindering tribal welfare and forest management.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Oct, 2025

Centre urges states to clear Forest Rights Act backlog; 85% claims pending, Pg6.

Tribal Affairs Ministry urges states to expedite Forest Rights Act implementation amidst 85% claim pendency, hindering tribal welfare and forest management.

6 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Economics of Animal Rearing

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Government plans 'National Camel Sustainability Initiative' to combat alarming 77% camel population decline since 1977, focusing on Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Economics of Animal Rearing

6 Oct, 2025

Govt plans mission to reverse falling camel count, Pg5.

Government plans 'National Camel Sustainability Initiative' to combat alarming 77% camel population decline since 1977, focusing on Rajasthan and Gujarat.

6 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector