Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via a video message. This event marks a significant milestone in transitioning Yogasana from an ancient traditional practice to a globally recognized competitive sport. Key Highlights: Host City: The event was held in Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage […]

Launched by: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Objective: To identify, nurture, and scale grassroots innovations and early-stage entrepreneurship. Focus Areas: Tier-2/Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and rural areas. Vision: To shift India from “Made in India” to “Imagined in India” by fostering indigenous technologies. Key Stakeholders & Implementation: Lead Ministry: MSDE. Implementation Agency: National […]

Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the 4-laning of two critical National Highway sections in Telangana to improve regional connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti framework. Key Project Highlights: Project Scope: Widening 190.76 km of roads across two sections: […]

Why in news ? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti have jointly launched the “MAHA Water Mission” to catalyze innovation in the water sector. Objective of ANRF: ANRF is democratizing research funding by breaking the monopoly of established institutions. It aims to expand opportunities for startups, MSMEs, universities, and […]

A group called the Janjati Suraksha Manch (JSM) is demanding that any Adivasi who has converted to Christianity should be “delisted.” What does “Delisted” mean? It means they want the government to remove these people from the official list of Scheduled Tribes. The Consequence: If they are removed from the list, they would no longer […]

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the findings of the NFHS-6 (2023-24). The survey covered nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts, providing a granular view of India’s demographic and health transition. Key Performance Indicators (Successes): The survey indicates a positive trajectory in critical health parameters, reflecting the impact of targeted national […]

NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub has released India’s first comprehensive 10-year roadmap. The vision is to transform India from a country with high import dependence into a critical node in the global semiconductor value chain, targeting a USD 120–150 billion value chain by 2035. Five Strategic Pillars of the Roadmap: The roadmap is built around […]

Why in News? Under the nationwide Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) has successfully institutionalized community-led rainwater harvesting. The city has completed the installation of 32,000 groundwater recharge structures in 2025, positioning itself as a leading model for urban water resilience in India. Major Urban Water Issues in India: Rapid Urbanization & Concretization: […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted a three-day ‘Training of Trainers’ (ToT) programme on “Freedom from Violence: Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives on Legal Provisions for the Safety and Security of Women” in New Delhi. Key Points: Objective: To strengthen women’s safety, legal awareness, gender sensitivity, and institutional response mechanisms at […]

Why in the news?  On May 25, 2026, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant took cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the ‘Just Rights for Children Alliance’ (JRCA). Scope of the PIL: The petition seeks an absolute ban on the employment of children and adolescents in high-risk environments, […]