Social Issues

Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan

Context: The Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan is a newly launched initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at combating malnutrition...

Preventing Crowd Disasters

Context: This week, India witnessed a devastating crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh, resulting in the tragic deaths of 30...

EAC-PM’s Working Paper on Migration Trend

Context: A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), titled 400 Million Dreams, highlights...

Centre Forms Panels for Comprehensive Social Security Coverage for Workers

Context: A two-day Chintan Shivir of Labour Ministers and Secretaries from the Union and State governments concluded on January 30,...

Rhodamine B

Context: The issue of Rhodamine B use in consumable products highlights a critical public health concern and a need for...

Nari Shakti Se Jal Shakti

Context: India, which is facing a severe water crisis, has launched the Nari Shakti Se Jal Shakti initiative, a groundbreaking...

Resurgence of Polio and Vaccine Controversy

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported poliovirus detections in wastewater systems in Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the UK...

Land Acquisition Act 2013

Context: Punjab farmers have been protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders since February, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP...

Ensuring Women’s Online Safety

Context: India is undergoing a transformative digital revolution that has unlocked immense opportunities for empowerment. However, as connectivity expands, it...

Vyas Samman

Context: Renowned Hindi author Suryabala’s novel Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary has been selected for the prestigious 34th...

Flood Vulnerabilities in India: A Gendered Perspective

Context: India is one of the most flood-affected countries globally, with annual flooding affecting millions of people, particularly in flood-prone...

India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign

India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign

Context: India has launched its ‘Study in India’ campaign at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah, aiming to attract...

India’s Leadership in Maternal Health and Family Planning

India’s Leadership in Maternal Health and Family Planning

Context: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognised India’s extraordinary progress in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning.  ...

Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) Campaign

Context: The Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with SAIL and the Prithak Foundation, successfully launched the “Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata...

Gender Performativity

Context: Gender performativity, a concept that has greatly shaped gender theory, offers a more fluid understanding of gender by questioning...