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SC Had Issued a Notice to Centre on a plea for ‘creamy layer’ Within SC, ST Reservation
Context The Supreme Court has decided to examine a petition to introduce a “system”, similar to the creamy layer concept for the Other Backward…
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Addressing Gender Disparity in Organ Transplantation in India
Recently, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) has issued an advisory that prioritizes women patients and relatives of deceased donors in organ…
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CBSE’s Plan For Open-book Exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to introduce open-book assessments (OBE) in Class 9 from 2026-27, after a pilot study showed…
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First Step to Universal Healthcare: Making Diagnostics Accessible and Cheap
Universal healthcare — the ideal system where every citizen, regardless of income, receives quality medical care — needs to begin by making diagnostics accessible,…
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15th Indian Organ Donation Day Ceremony
The Union Health Minister has addressed the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day Ceremony. About The 15th edition of Indian Organ Donation Day was held…
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Women’s Inclusion in Armed Forces a Priority
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was briefed on the growing representation of women in the armed forces.…
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Health Impacts of Land Degradation & Drought: UNCCD
Recently, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released a policy brief detailing the severe health impacts of land degradation and drought. Health…
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POSH and Political Parties
Context The Supreme Court allowed a petitioner to withdraw her plea challenging the exclusion of women political workers from the ambit of protection under…
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Microplastics Detected in Human Brains
Recent scientific studies have found microplastics in human brains, raising concerns about potential health risks and need for a Global Plastics Treaty. What is…
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Tamil Nadu’s Transgender Policy & Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Context Recently, the State of Tamil Nadu has unveiled the State Policy for Transgender Persons, 2025, which includes a bold proposal of amending the…