Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Plutocratic Populism is a hybrid political-economic phenomenon where a government, while utilizing populist rhetoric to garner support from the masses, implements policies that primarily benefit the economic elite (plutocrats). It combines the “rule by the wealthy” (Plutocracy) with the “will of the people” narrative (Populism). Key Characteristics : Elite-Mass Alliance:It creates an alliance where the super-rich […]

This article provides real-life case studies of women’s empowerment and the systemic hurdles they face in local self-governance. The article marks over 30 years of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts (1992). It evaluates whether the 33% reservation for women has truly empowered them or if they remain “proxies” for men. It highlights a […]

Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched a special vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls across India. The Target: Approximately 1.15 crore (11.5 million) girls aged 14 will be vaccinated annually. The Vaccine: The government is using Gardasil (a quadrivalent vaccine) provided free of cost at government health centers (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs). The […]

The Union cabinet has approved schemes and infrastructure projects with a cumulative outlay of 1.6 trillion, including the Urban Challenge Fund for urban development and the 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0. The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), approved by the Union Cabinet on February 13, 2026, represents a fundamental shift in India’s urban development strategy. […]

Why in News ? Recently, the government of India launched the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme. About PM RAHAT Scheme It has prioritized life-saving intervention, financial certainty for hospitals, and a structured emergency response system for accident victims. Features of PM RAHAT Scheme: It will be integrated with the Emergency Response Support System(ERSS) […]

NITI Aayog Releases “Viksit Bharat & Net Zero” Study Reports NITI Aayog has unveiled a landmark series of eleven study reports detailing India’s dual path toward becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat @ 2047) and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070. The final set of four reports was released on February 10, 2026, at the […]

Why in News ?  In the newly released Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025), India has improved its position by four places to rank 45th. About Network Readiness Index: It maps how economies leverage information and communication technologies to support growth, innovation and social development. It assesses the network readiness of 127 economies based on […]

Why in News ? the terms was recently in news . What is Cyberchondria? Cyberchondria is a clinical phenomenon where an individual’s anxiety regarding their health is worsened by excessive or repeated online searches for medical information. Unlike traditional hypochondria, it is specifically driven by the algorithm-led nature of the internet. The Mechanics: How it […]

The Supreme Court on Friday declared that the right to menstrual health and access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures in educational institutions is part of the fundamental right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. “Dignity cannot be reduced to an abstract ideal; it must find expression in conditions that enable […]

Why India Needs Universal Campus Rules Rather Than Over-Specific Regulations 1. The Core Problem: Over-Specific Regulation Creates Fear, Not Fairness Overly detailed and rigid UGC rules attempt to micromanage campus life. While the intention may be to ensure equity or discipline, excessive specificity often results in: Fear of punishment rather than ethical understanding Administrative overload […]