Current Affair Category: Social Issues

The activists and parents are raising alarms over the aggressive push by schools to generate APAAR IDs for students, a part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 record-keeping reforms. Despite its voluntary status, states and school authorities are pressuring enrollment, sparking debates over privacy, legality, and administrative burden. This issue gained traction after Uttar […]

“Samvedna” campaign launched in 2023 in Durg district, Chhattisgarh to address mental health issues and raise awareness. Key Objective: Identify and support people suffering from mental health issues, particularly those in need of treatment or physiotherapy. Actions Taken: Training: Community health workers and 22 doctors received online and in-person training from NIMHANS. Screening: Door-to-door surveys […]

Global Payment Challenges: Around 80% of women-led businesses encounter difficulties with international payments. Complex regulatory compliance requirements pose challenges for 60% of these businesses. Women-led Enterprises in India: Women-led businesses constitute 15.4% of India’s 58.5 million enterprises. Barriers to Growth: Limited financial resources and supply chain/logistics issues restrict growth. High costs of shipping, delays, and […]

Why in News? The Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program was conducted for employees of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to inspire a “citizen-first” approach and strengthen their capacity for effective governance and service delivery. Key Points: Program Details: Purpose: Capacity building of DoPPW employees across all levels, from MTS to Joint Secretary. […]

GS1/ Women Empowerment/GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Why in News ? The NITI Aayog has recently unveiled a report titled “From Borrowers to Builders: Women’s Role in India’s Financial Growth Story.” This report highlights the growing significance of women entrepreneurs in shaping India’s economic future. Key Insights from the Report: Rising Trend of Women Borrowers: […]

Indian Express Excellence in Governance Awards 2025: Governance Means Building Trust Between Government and Society: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, emphasized that governance aims to establish trust between the government and society. He highlighted that citizens must trust the system to work for them, support them, and […]

By 2036, 600 million+ people will reside in cities; current infrastructure is insufficient. Cities face issues like overcrowding, pollution, poor infrastructure, and weak public services. Pollution Crisis: 42 towns among the top 50 most polluted globally. 50% of 603 rivers polluted, and only 20% of waste is treated. Air pollution costs India $95 billion annually […]

Why in news ? PM Narendra Modi highlighted the outdated Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, as part of his government’s drive to repeal obsolete laws. Criticized its colonial intent to suppress public expression and nationalist sentiments. Provisions of the Act: Empowered authorities to ban plays, pantomimes, or dramas in public places deemed: Scandalous or defamatory. Likely […]

Key points : Global Context: Access to Education in Familiar Languages: Nearly 40% of the global population lacks access to education in a language they speak or understand. In low- and middle-income countries, this figure rises to 90%, affecting over a quarter of a billion learners. Impact of Language Barriers: Language barriers disproportionately affect education […]

Why in News? The Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024, conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has gained attention for highlighting significant changes in time utilization patterns across India. Key findings include an increase in women’s participation in employment-related activities, greater acknowledgment of caregiving responsibilities irrespective of gender, […]