India faces a growing childhood obesity crisis, ranking second globally after China, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026. Sedentary lifestyles and junk-food marketing drive the trend, raising NCD risks. Experts urge stronger action through front-of-pack labelling, fiscal measures, and comprehensive policies to protect India’s demographic dividend.
Click to View MoreThe World Bank report Women, Business and the Law 2026 reveals a major implementation gap in gender justice. Though legal frameworks score 67/100 globally, enforcement lags at 53/100. Barriers like childcare gaps and credit access limit progress, costing potential GDP gains, including for India.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court declined a separate anti-racial slur law, citing Article 14 equality concerns. The 2026 Anjel Chakma case revived debate over BNS adequacy versus Bezbaruah Committee proposals. Unlike Tehseen Poonawalla (2018), the Court favors aggravated sentencing and police sensitization to address bias crimes without deepening polarization.
Click to View MoreThe recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India recognises access to menstrual hygiene as part of fundamental rights, linking it to equality, dignity, privacy, and the right to education. The Court held that lack of sanitary products and proper school facilities forces many girls to miss classes, which amounts to structural discrimination under Article 14 and a violation of dignity under Article 21. It directed governments to provide free sanitary napkins, functional and private toilets, safe disposal systems, menstrual hygiene support spaces, and awareness through school curricula, making menstrual health a legal and educational priority rather than a welfare issue.
Click to View MoreThe demand for a separate Census 2027 category and Constitutional Schedule for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes highlights historical injustice and persistent stigma. Data gaps cause political misclassification and welfare exclusion. Implementing Renke and Idate Commission recommendations and ensuring accurate enumeration remain vital for achieving social justice and inclusive development
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court ruled that menstrual health and hygiene in schools is part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21. It linked poor MHM to inequality and school dropouts, directing schools to provide free sanitary pads, proper toilets, and awareness education to remove stigma.
Click to View MoreMahatma Gandhi was the central figure who transformed India’s freedom struggle into a mass movement based on truth and non-violence. After returning from South Africa, he led early local struggles like Champaran, Kheda, and the Ahmedabad Mill Strike, which established Satyagraha as an effective method of resistance. He later spearheaded nationwide movements such as Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India, mobilizing millions against British rule. Beyond political freedom, Gandhi promoted social reform, self-reliance through Swadeshi and Khadi, communal harmony, and upliftment of the weakest sections. His principles of Ahimsa, Sarvodaya, and Trusteeship continue to influence ideas of ethical governance, social justice, and peaceful conflict resolution worldwide.
Click to View MoreUGC’s 2026 equity regulations aim to curb campus discrimination by mandating Equal Opportunity Centres and strict accountability, extending protection to OBCs. However, narrow victim definitions, removed safeguards, and imbalanced grievance bodies have triggered opposition and a Supreme Court challenge over fairness and misuse risks.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet’s extension of Atal Pension Yojana highlights its role in securing unorganised workforce, with strong enrolment and women’s participation. However, inflation risks, low awareness, and irregular contributions persist. Reforms like inflation-indexing, financial literacy, and auto-enrolment are vital to make APY a durable pillar of social justice.
Click to View MoreA Supreme Court-mandated committee said domestic workers do not need a separate law, citing coverage under new Labour Codes. Rights groups disagree, arguing these codes target formal establishments and ignore private households, leaving millions of women workers without social security, maternity benefits, or protection from exploitation.
Click to View MoreThe WEF Global Risks Report 2026 warns that India faces a volatile future dominated by Cybersecurity threats and Income Inequality. Nationally, the failure of public services and social protections ranks third, threatening to stall inclusive growth. Globally, Geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the premier risk, signaling a shift from military to economic warfare.
Click to View MoreThe debate on lowering age of consent under the POCSO Act has intensified after Supreme Court observations. Strict application criminalises consensual adolescent relationships, especially among 16–18-year-olds. While reform advocates seek judicial discretion or close-in-age exemptions, critics fear greater exploitation. A balanced path needs legal nuance and comprehensive sexuality education.
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