Current Affair Category: Social Justice

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 government is set to launch “Pashu Aushadhi” stores across India to provide affordable generic veterinary medicines for people involved in animal husbandry and dairying. This initiative is part of the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), which has a budget of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Key Points: […]

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 ? The Supreme Court recently emphasized that sexual equality, along with moral and ethical training on respectful behavior towards women, must be incorporated into school curriculums. Need for Sexual Equality: Addressing Deep-Rooted Patriarchy:India continues to face challenges stemming from gender biases that restrict opportunities for women in various domains. Economic Participation:Gender disparities […]

Why in News? The first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice was inaugurated in New Delhi, marking a significant international initiative hosted by India. Key Points: Inauguration of Regional Dialogue: Inaugurated by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Organized under the […]

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]