Social Issues

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

The Urban Nutrition Crisis

India’s new urban worry — rising overnutrition   Context: A recent Nature study on Information Technology (IT) employees in Hyderabad...

Autism: Facts, Misconceptions, and the Urgent Need for Support

What is the need of the hour in autism care?   Context: In April 2025, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F....

Historic WHO Pandemic Agreement Adopted

WHO adopts Pandemic Agreement to strengthen global health preparedness   Context: In a significant step toward ensuring a more unified...

India’s Poverty Reduction

Analysing poverty levels in India Context: A recent research paper titled “Poverty Decline in India after 2011–12: Bigger Picture Evidence”...

Online Abuse in India

Laws and Cyber-Bullying Cases  Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the widow of slain Navy Lieutenant Vinay...

Hunger and Malnutrition in India

The ingredient to turn around nutrition outcomes Context: India’s ambitious free foodgrain programme, targeting 800 million people, underscores a harsh...

AI Hallucinations

AI basics | OpenAI’s latest AI models report high ‘hallucination’ rate: What does it mean, why is this significant? Context:...

Childhood Hypertension in India

Raising Healthy Hearts: Reimagining School Nutrition Context: High blood pressure is often seen as a health issue for older adults...

Bridging the Gender Digital Divide

Gender Equality in the Age of Information Context: As the world marks 30 years of World Telecommunication and Information Society...

Digital Accessibility is a Fundamental Right for PwDs

Does Article 21 include right to digital access? Context: In a landmark decision on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court...

Urban Growth and Water Risk in India

India’s Urban Growth Undermines Climate Resilience Context: Urban real estate development has long been a key driver of India’s economic...

Kerala’s ‘Vruthi’ Campaign

How is Kerala handling its waste problem? Context: Since October 2, 2024, Kerala has been leading an ambitious and inclusive...

India’s Nutrition Crisis and the Need for Food System Transformation

Sprouting sustainable, nutrition-sensitive food systems Context: India, despite being one of the world’s largest producers of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains,...

Maternal Mortality in India (2019–21)

India’s latest Maternal Mortality Ratio shows a declining trend Context: India has recorded a notable decline in its Maternal Mortality...

Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan

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