General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment declaring the right to menstrual hygiene a Fundamental Right under Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty). This ruling is a significant step toward …
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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 …
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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