GS Paper II · Social Justice
Hunger & Nutrition Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections and their performance; laws and bodies for their protection; social sector services relating to health, education, human resources; poverty and hunger
Why it matters: Evaluators test your grasp of welfare delivery efficiency and structural poverty eradication by focusing heavily on nutritional security and child development schemes.
In the news
October 2026
10 Oct 2026Telangana
School Breakfast Scheme Drives Attendance in TelanganaAn independent field assessment in the Kodangal constituency revealed a significant jump in primary school enrolment and daily classroom attendance following the rollout of the state government's breakfast scheme. The survey found that...
04 Oct 2026Telangana
Telangana to operationalise centralized kitchens for student breakfast schemeThe Telangana government announced that automated central kitchens will be operationalized by December to provide nutritious hot breakfasts to government school students. The initiative aims to standardize food quality, reduce...
September 2026
18 Sep 2026
FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestle India Over Infant Nutrition ClaimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action against Nestle India. The regulator has sought clarifications regarding specific nutritional claims on infant milk products. These claims relate to the...
14 Sep 2026
ICMR Study Reaffirms Combination of Diet and Exercise for Long Term HealthA joint evaluation by the Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition highlighted that combining balanced nutrition with regular exercise yields the most effective results for managing metabolic health. The...
13 Sep 2026
ICMR-NIN Study Highlights Combined Diet and Exercise for Lasting Weight ManagementA study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) revealed that combining dietary control with regular physical activity is the most effective strategy for long term weight loss....
August 2026
19 Aug 2026
Dietary Carbohydrates and the Evolution of the Human BrainA new scientific study highlights the essential role of natural sugars and complex starches in human evolutionary history. Research indicates that while meat provided vital micronutrients, dietary carbohydrates provided the continuous...
17 Aug 2026
ICMR-NIN Study Links Vitamin Deficiencies to Cognitive Decline in ElderlyA recent study by the ICMR National Institute of Nutrition highlights that micronutrient deficiencies, particularly of essential vitamins, significantly accelerate cognitive decline among the elderly population. The researchers...
01 Aug 2026
Metabolic Health Crisis Among Indian AdolescentsA 17-year comparative study in Chennai has revealed a sharp rise in prediabetes and obesity among school-going adolescents. The findings show worsening lipid profiles and fasting glucose levels, indicating a high future risk of...
July 2026
21 Jul 2026
Severe Anaemia and Stunting Alarm in Odisha's PVTGsA study by Utkal University has revealed that more than half of adult women among Odisha's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are anaemic. The study flags a critical public health emergency, noting that the Hill Kharia tribe...
06 Jul 2026
UNICEF Reports High Child Casualties in Sudan WarUNICEF has reported that more than 300 children have been killed or injured in the Sudan conflict over the last six months. The ongoing war has displaced 13 million people and pushed various regions into famine, creating a massive...
Practise Hunger & Nutrition
10 of our latest questions on this topic (out of 12).
Question 1 of 10
With reference to food safety, what regulatory measure did the FSSAI recently commit to rolling out in a single phase?
Mains practice
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India continue to suffer from extreme malnutrition, high levels of anaemia, and poor developmental outcomes despite decades of welfare programming. Analyze the structural challenges in delivering healthcare and nutrition to PVTGs and suggest corrective measures.
15 marks
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