Current Affair Category: Social Justice

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀? On 𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, United Nations (UN) human rights experts urged 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 to ensure accountability, justice and effective remedies for Inuit women and girls subjected to forced contraception. The case highlights serious concerns relating to 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹 […]

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? A new report by the Lancet Commission on interconnected catastrophic risks, launched at the World Health Summit in Berlin, has identified 17 interlinked threats to global health and human survival through 2100. The report urges governments to move beyond addressing individual health problems and adopt an integrated, interdisciplinary and preventive approach that […]

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: […]

Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): “Forever Chemicals” Why in news?: Recent environmental monitoring and scientific studies across India have detected elevated levels of toxic PFAS contamination in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and sewage. This has raised urgent concerns regarding drinking water safety, marine ecosystems, and long-term public health risks. What are PFAS? Definition: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances […]

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: […]