Current Affair Category: Social Justice

Philosophy of Governance: Why in News? BJP launched a mass outreach campaign from Varanasi on the 650th Jayanti of Sant Ravidas. The debate links Sant Ravidas’ idea of “Begumpura” with modern welfare-oriented governance. UPSC Relevance: GS 1: Bhakti Movement, Indian Culture. GS 2: Welfare Governance, Social Justice. GS 4: Equality, Human Dignity, Compassion, Public Service. Essay: Inclusive Growth, Good Governance, Indian Philosophy. What is Begumpura? […]

Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a vital legislative measure designed to fortify the legal framework against question paper leaks, organised cheating, and diverse unfair practices in public examinations. By proposing amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, this bill introduces […]

Why in News? A major three-year study published in the scientific journal Gut Microbes has created the first-ever reference database of the gut microbiome across South Asia. Led by researchers from India and the US, the study reveals that changes in the gut bacteria of urbanizing Indians—driven by processed foods rather than genetics—help explain the […]

 Context and Core Theme Headline: “Alongside Centre, states’ education expenditure too declined over past 12 years.” Background: Ongoing youth protests at Jantar Mantar (Delhi) demanding education reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister have highlighted broader concerns regarding public spending on education in India. Union Budget Trend: The Education Ministry’s share of the […]

Examination Reforms and Educational Strategy: Catalyst for Debate: Recent competitive exam controversies (such as NEET/NET paper leaks) have sparked nationwide scrutiny, political debate, and urgent demands for systemic accountability. Core Principle: While addressing immediate administrative failures is vital, the overarching priority must be broad, systemic education reform rather than localized political reactions. Key Educational Focus […]

India’s First Dengue Vaccine Approval: Regulatory Milestone: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Qdenga (TAK-003), developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, making it the country’s first authorized dengue vaccine. Target Audience: Approved for individuals aged 4 to 60 years, addressing a critical gap in managing the nation’s fast-growing mosquito-borne disease burden. Mechanism & […]

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak (GS Paper II: Health/GS Paper III: Science & Tech) Context: A major surge of Cyclosporiasis cases has been reported across the US (particularly in Michigan and Ohio). Key Trigger: Contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico and served at specific food chains. About Cyclosporiasis: Pathogen: Caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Transmission: […]

Gender Wealth Inequality What is it? Gender Wealth Inequality is the unequal ownership and accumulation of assets (land, property, savings, investments, inheritance, etc.) between men and women. It measures what people own, not just what they earn. Why does it occur? Gender pay gap Career breaks for childcare and caregiving Lower female labour force participation Unequal inheritance and property rights […]

UDISE+ and PGI 2.0 Reports (2025-26): The Ministry of Education has released the UDISE+ 2025-26 and Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 reports, highlighting a period of steady improvement in school infrastructure, teacher availability, and retention, balanced against significant persistent challenges in learning outcomes and regional disparities. Key Educational Statistics (2025-26): Dropout Rates & Retention: Dropout […]

Why in the News? White Gut Disease (also known as White Feces Disease) is in the news because of a recent outbreak in shrimp ponds across Andhra Pradesh. White Gut Disease (WGD), commonly known as White Feces Syndrome (WFS), continues to be a major health challenge in the global shrimp aquaculture sector, posing a severe […]