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The feminisation of ageing reflects deeper structural inequalities within society. Discuss the causes behind the feminisation of ageing in India. Analyse its social consequences for elderly women.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q2. The feminisation of ageing reflects deeper structural inequalities within society. Discuss the causes behind the feminisation of ageing in India. Analyse its social consequences for elderly women. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s demographic transition and increasing elderly population have brought attention to the …

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“The care economy is no longer merely a social welfare concern but an essential pillar of economic infrastructure.” Explain the growing importance of the care economy in India. Examine its potential contribution to employment generation.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q6. “The care economy is no longer merely a social welfare concern but an essential pillar of economic infrastructure.” Explain the growing importance of the care economy in India. Examine its potential contribution to employment generation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: …

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“The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family.

Topic: Society Q2. “The family is no longer a stable unit of security, it is increasingly a site of inequality.” Examine changing family structures in India and their implications for gender and elderly care. Outline measures to strengthen social security outside the family. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Indian society …

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Compassionate Policing and Elderly Care

Context The Greater Chennai Police have reported that their senior citizen support helplines have received 3,433 calls in 2025 so far, reflecting growing reliance on institutional mechanisms for elderly care. Key Features of the Initiatives Toll-Free Helpline 1253 (since 2004) Provides emergency help, medical aid, and safety support to citizens aged 60+. In 2025, received …

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How does the erosion of familial responsibility towards vulnerable members reflect deeper ethical concerns in contemporary society? Analyse with examples.

  Q7. How does the erosion of familial responsibility towards vulnerable members reflect deeper ethical concerns in contemporary society? Analyse with examples. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Events such as the Aarey cancer patient abandonment (2025), the question highlights growing ethical gaps in family and social care, calling for solutions …

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Discuss the projected demographic trends of senior citizens in India up to 2047. What are the implications of these trends on social infrastructure? Suggest how the upcoming National Policy can respond to these projections. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Me

Topic: Population and associated issues Q1. Discuss the projected demographic trends of senior citizens in India up to 2047. What are the implications of these trends on social infrastructure? Suggest how the upcoming National Policy can respond to these projections. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: A new national policy on …

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