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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 …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Bridging the Gap Between Child Rights and Protection in India

General Studies-2; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction India is home to nearly 20% of the world’s child population, making its children a powerful demographic force in an aging world. However, children remain dependent, voiceless in politics (no voting rights), and often overlooked in policymaking, leaving them …

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