Current Affair Category: Social Issues

April 29, 2025

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):

Why in News? The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)  has issued a notification under clause 46A of Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which grants tax exemption to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on its income.  The designation of NMCG as an authority :What does it Means ? The designation […]



April 29, 2025

What is Risk Society ?

Why in News ?  Recently an article, published in The Hindu discusses the concept of a risk society, introduced by sociologist Ulrich Beck, which describes the transition from an industrial society to one shaped by uncertainty and hazards arising from technological and environmental developments. Relevance: Mains : GS Paper I/( Social Issue)/II (Governance, Social Justice) […]



April 21, 2025

National Vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047/विकसित भारत 2047: राष्ट्रीय दृष्टि

Why in news?  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla  has recently outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Overview: India’s vision for 2047, termed ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), aspires to transform the nation into a developed economy by its 100th independence anniversary. The vision rests on four […]



April 17, 2025

नागरिक पंजीकरण प्रणाली (Civil Registration System – CRS)/Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969

Why in News? The Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular on March 17, 2025, emphasizing the mandatory reporting of births and deaths within 21 days by private and government hospitals under the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 (amended in 2023). Key Points of the News: Mandatory Reporting under the RBD Act, […]



April 15, 2025

Sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs)/अनुसूचित जातियों (SCs) का उप-श्रेणीकरण:

Why in News? Telangana has become the first state in India to notify the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs), a significant step towards addressing disparities within SC communities. Why Important for UPSC Prelims & Mains? Prelims: Constitutional Provisions for SCs/STs/ Articles 341 and 342/15(4)/16(4) Mains: Relevant for essays and GS Paper II (Governance, Social Justice). […]



April 12, 2025

Cheiraoba festival.

Why in News? The 6 civil society organizations (CSOs) of Kuki Zo community have warned to the Meitei community against climbing hills ( Thangjing Hill) across a buffer zone during the annual Cheiraoba festival. Importance for UPSC Prelims & Mains: Prelims Qns  can be asked  fron diffrernt communities & their festivals/  like Kuki-Zo /Meitei / […]



April 10, 2025

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU)/जिला बाल संरक्षण इकाई

Why in News ? The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in the Capital. Key Points of the News: Court Directive: The Delhi High Court has directed the state government to frame guidelines to secure the property rights of orphaned minors in […]



March 29, 2025

underutilization of funds

The article highlights the underutilization of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and the associated recommendations by a parliamentary panel. It is relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains because it addresses key issues in social justice, governance, and welfare schemes. Why is this important for Prelims and Mains? UPSC Prelims Questions on […]



March 26, 2025

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024:/ SDRF and NDR

Why in News ?  Parliament has  passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, with Rajya Sabha approving the legislation by a voice vote, despite strong opposition criticism over alleged political bias in disaster relief efforts. The bill, which aims to enhance the efficiency of national and state disaster management authorities, was earlier passed by the […]



March 24, 2025

The need for universal and equitable health coverage : the Hindu editorial /सार्वभौमिक एवं समतापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य कवरेज की आवश्यकता

Why in News : The Hindu Editorial -24 March 2025 Why it is Important for UPSC Mains ? General Studies Paper II (Governance, Health, and Social Justice): It addresses health policy, government schemes (Ayushman Bharat, NTEP), and issues of equitable access to healthcare, which are critical for questions on social sector initiatives and governance. General […]



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