Child marriage and India

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: The Government of India has intensified efforts to eliminate child marriage through the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (BVMB) campaign, aiming to reduce prevalence by 10% by 2026 and make India child marriage-free by 2030. About Child marriage and India: What it is? Child marriage refers to any marital …

Child Marriages in India

Source:  TH Subject:  Society and Vulnerable sections Context: Despite 18 years of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, Andhra Pradesh continues to report a high incidence of child marriage, highlighting gaps between law and social reality. About Child Marriages in India: What it is? Child marriage refers to the formal or informal union where …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Sharp decline in child marriages in India

General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.   Introduction A recent survey by Just Rights for Children (JRC) — a network of over 250 NGOs working for child protection — has reported a remarkable decline in child marriages across India. The decline signifies that legal deterrence, community awareness, and institutional collaboration …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …