Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Why in news? At least 11 people were killed and more were injured after a crowd surge at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening, once again putting the spotlight on the risks with large gatherings and the systems required to manage them. Main Article Text: POLICY: How stampedes happen, how they can […]

Why in News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a consultation on women’s property rights and access to social and economic justice to promote inclusive and sustainable development. What is Women’s Empowerment? Women’s empowerment means ensuring that women have equal rights, opportunities, resources and decision-making power in social, economic and political life. It requires […]

Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with a total outlay of ₹53,428 crore. The programme is proposed to be renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. About NSAP: Launch: 15 August 1995. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development. Objective: […]

Why in News? The average performance score of the 100 districts covered under PMDDKY improved from 18.85 in April 2026 to 46.89 in August 2026, indicating progress in agricultural development. About the Scheme: Launch: 11 October 2025. Duration: Six years, beginning with FY 2025–26. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Coverage: 100 Aspirational […]

Theme: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude | GS Paper IV | Public Service Values 1. Introduction: The fundamental question of public administration is not merely how to govern, but whom to serve. Public officials are entrusted with public power and resources to promote the welfare of citizens, particularly the poor, vulnerable and marginalised. The philosophies of […]

Why in News? Mahatma Gandhi has returned to the centre of India’s political discourse, with Opposition protests, citizen activism and emerging political movements invoking his ideals of non-violence, accountability and peaceful political change. 1. Gandhi’s Resurgence in Public Life: Opposition mobilisation: INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, held a sit-in protest at Raj Ghat on […]

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public office—first as Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014) and subsequently as Prime Minister of India—and called upon citizens to adopt a “We Will Do It” attitude to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Key Vision – Viksit Bharat 2047: Top 3 Economy: […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months from October 1, 2026 in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. What is AFSPA? The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 was enacted to empower the armed forces to operate effectively in areas declared “disturbed” due to insurgency or serious internal security […]

Why in News? According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), water storage in 178 major reservoirs stood at 70% of their total capacity as the southwest monsoon approaches its withdrawal on September 30, 2026. Key Findings: Current storage: 70% of total capacity. 10-year average: 76.62%. 2025 level: 79%. Thus, 2026 storage is below both the decadal average and last year’s level. India’s rainfall as of September […]

Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set 31 December 2029 as the target to eliminate the drug trade from India through coordinated enforcement and intelligence-based action. He was addressing the third National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of States and Union Territories in New Delhi. The two-day conference was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and attended by […]