Source: TH Subject: Women and related issues/Vulnerable section Context: The Supreme Court in January 2026 (State of UP vs Anurudh & Anr.) flagged the misuse of POCSO in consensual adolescent relationships and asked the Union government to consider reforms. About Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered? What it is? The age of consent is …
Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court’s order suspending the life sentence of former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, reviving debate on when courts can suspend sentences in heinous crimes. About Law on Suspension of Sentence: What is the issue? ‘Suspension of sentence’ refers …
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q3. Explain the statutory mandate of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). Evaluate its effectiveness as a watchdog institution for child rights in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question SC dismisses NCPCR challenge to HC order upholding validity of minor …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Do you agree that lowering the age of consent would uphold adolescent autonomy without compromising child protection? Critically justify your stand. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The issue has gained prominence following a …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Discuss the institutional challenges in securing time-bound justice under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) framework. Analyse how delayed trials affect rehabilitation of minor victims. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Rising …
Source: FPJ Context: The CBI arrested two individuals from Mumbai and Delhi under Operation Hawk, targeting international cybercrime networks engaged in online child sexual exploitation. About Operation Hawk: What is Operation Hawk? Operation Hawk is a special anti-cybercrime initiative launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2025. It aims to identify and prosecute …
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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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of the Vulnerable Sections Source: DTE Please refer to a previous article on a similar theme: Child trafficking in India Context: According to the ILO, a shocking 10.1 million children in India find themselves engaged in various forms of …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of the Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Context: Several reports since the 2020 lockdown have noted that the pandemic created a second crisis of child trafficking, with children being pushed into “despair, disease and death.” Child trafficking: Child labour …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 5. To put an end to child sexual abuse, the scope of the POCSO act must be enhanced not narrowed. Critically comment in the light of recent judicial rulings on POCSO. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …
RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- HURDLES IN SPEEDY JUSTICE (CONTEXT- RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT) Introduction: Less than a fortnight after the gang rape and murder of a veterinary doctor in Hyderabad , the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a bill which proposes death penalty in cases of sexual abuse of women. It also seeks completion of …
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