CURRENT AFFAIRS

Recently, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) platform at the National Innovation and Inclusion Summit on “Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future.”

Recently, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Mr. Suman Bery and CEO Mrs. Nidhi Chhibber released a comprehensive report titled 'School Education System in India: A Contemporary Analysis and Policy Framework for Quality Enhancement.'

The Government of India is strengthening the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) through technological upgrades and expanded outreach, reflecting renewed focus on tackling substance abuse as a major social and public health challenge.

The Government of India has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for the online gaming sector through the Online Gaming Rules, 2026, marking a significant shift from a fragmented and ambiguous regulatory environment to a structured, centralised governance model.

The issue of judicial accountability has come into sharp focus in light of the Justice Varma case, which has triggered debates on transparency, ethics, and mechanisms to hold members of the higher judiciary accountable.

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) continues to remain in focus due to: Ongoing implementation of PMGSY Phase III and IV, aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure

The proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021 have triggered widespread debate over their potential to introduce pre-censorship in India’s digital ecosystem.

The Union Government has formally brought into force the Women’s Quota Act, 2023, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marking a historic step toward institutionalising gender-based political representation in India.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India has triggered a nationwide debate on the distinction between the right to vote and the right to contest elections, bringing into focus critical issues related to electoral integrity and democratic participation.

The e-SafeHER Initiative has been recently launched as a nationwide cybersecurity awareness programme aimed at empowering rural women to safely participate in India’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem.