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GS1/GS4 Paper Syllabus: Indian Society: Family System/ Ethics Source: IE Context: The article highlights the increasing cases of violence within families, suicides among young individuals, and the rising number of children involved in criminal activities as symptoms of societal ill-health and disruptions in the traditional family system. What is a family? A family …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to women Source: The Hindu Context: The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL about menstrual leave for workers and students across the country, calling it a policy matter. About Menstrual leave/period leave: Menstrual leave refers to all policies that allow employees or students to take time off …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Source: Indian Express Context: Recently several interfaith couples including some celebrities chose to marry under a secular personal law i.e. through the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. About Special Marriage Act, 1954: The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: NHRC in a recent report flagged the “inhuman and deplorable” condition of all 46 government-run mental healthcare institutions across the country (3 Central Run and the rest of state-run Institutions) What is Mental Health? It is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society/ Women issues Source: Indian Express Context: Kerala government announced that it will grant menstrual leave for female students in all state universities under the Department of Higher Education as part of the government’s “commitment to realise a gender-just society” In accordance with the decision, a girl of …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Society/ Social justice Source: Businesstimes Context: With populations across East Asia declining and fewer young people entering the workforce, workers are working well into their 70s and beyond. Impact of an ageing society: On Finance: Early retirement ages have bloated the pension bills, making it difficult for …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Source: IE Direction: The article highlights the impact of the liquor ban in India against the backdrop of the recent hooch tragedy in Bihar. Context: The official death toll from the latest …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society, Governance- Population and related issues, Geography Source: Indian Express Direction: Population and related issues can be asked under different themes in multiple papers. Moreover, India is said to surpass China in population is a significant change. Keep notes ready on demography Context: 2022: China will for the first …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Source: The Hindu Context: As the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises the need for a National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) to achieve universal FLN in all primary schools, it is necessary to explore how …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to children Source: The Hindu 1, 2 Context: The POCSO Act brings tribals in the Nilgiris into conflict with the law, as youth under the age of 18 in relationships within or outside marriage are subject to the Act’s stringent provisions. In another case, the High Court of …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Salient features of Indian Society; Women empowerment Source: The Hindu, Outlook India Context: In the aftermath of the alleged human sacrifice of two women in Kerala, the ruling CPI (M) in the state has stressed the need for new legislation to curb such superstitious practices. Prevalence of superstitious killings …
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GS paper 1 & 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions Source: The Hindu Direction: This has been taken from the Editorial. You may go through it once. Context: The Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to undertake a survey of unrecognized madrasas has raised serious concerns over the fate of these institutions . The reason …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society/Social Justice/ Geography Source: The Hindu Direction: Go through once. See the trend and a few solutions. Context: The author of the editorial argues that a below replacement level fertility rate would mean a smaller dividend window than expected Status: Global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. Source: BBC Direction: You can easily relate the reports released by OXFAM, but no need to remember who prepared which report etc. (UPSC generally focuses on conceptual Information more) Context: Oxfam discrimination report: Why …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to the development and management of the social sector relating to health, social sector schemes etc Source: The Hindu Directions: Remember the trend and some unique findings of the report. Context: The latest study by Pew Research Center has pointed out that “son bias” is on a …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society Source: The Hindu Direction: Context: This is an editorial piece. The author argues that India has failed to propagate scientific literacy not only among the public but also among scientists themselves Scientific temper is an open-minded examination—a temper ever ready to welcome new knowledge and experiments, even …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Society Source: Times of India Direction: This topic can come in Indian Society as well as ethics. Go through the ethical aspect of the debate. What Is Moonlighting? Moonlighting simply refers to the act of having a second job, or working for extra projects, gigs, or employers, that …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Analyse why the prevalent laws are largely insufficient to curb mob lynching in the recent past? Suggest ways to address it. (250 words) Difficulty level: Difficult Reference: The Hindu Why the question: In yet another …
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 3. Critically comment on the new phenomena of ageism being crept into mainstream society and the view that higher aged population to be more of a liability than an asset. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint Why the question: Key Demand of the question: …
