Current Affair Category: Social Issues

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, […]

Sample Registration System (SRS) Report: Key Demographic Trends  1. Total Fertility Rate (TFR): The Total Fertility Rate represents the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. Below Replacement Level: India’s TFR has remained stable at 1.9 for the fifth consecutive year, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Note: A […]

Subaltern Historiography & Dalit Political Icons in Uttar Pradesh 1. Veera Pasi: The Forgotten Hero of 1857 Historical Role: A Dalit warrior belonging to the Pasi community who served as a trusted commander and lieutenant under Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh (the ruler of Shankarpur Estate in Raebareli) during the Revolt of 1857. Biographical Sketch: […]

Constitutional and Legislative Framework: The management and administration of prisons in India are governed by specific constitutional provisions and laws: State Subject: Under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India (List II, Entry 4), “Prisons, reformatories, Borstal institutions, and other institutions of a like nature” fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of State Governments. Therefore, […]

UPSC GS Paper-II (Governance & Social Justice) and GS Paper-III (Internal Security). Overall Crime Landscape: Decline in Conventional Crime: India saw a 6% decline in total cognisable crimes (58.86 lakh cases) compared to 2023. Crime Rate: Dropped from 448.3 to 418.9 per lakh population. Legal Framework: Cases were registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) […]

About National Testing Agency (NTA): The NTA was established in 2017 by the Ministry of Educationas a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions. Functions: Conducting entranceexaminations for admission to higher educational institutions Creating a question bankusing modern techniques Establishing a strong research and development culture Collaborating with international organizationslike ETS (Educational Testing […]