Developing schools without barriers

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social empowerment   Source: The Hindu  Direction: Highlight issues and solutions that can be implemented to make schools inclusive for differently-abled children   Issues affecting children with disability/disabilities (CWD): ‘State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities’ by UNESCOmentioned that CWD comprises 1.7% of the total child population …

Kerala announces menstrual leave: Time to talk period

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 …

Discuss the impact the elevation of Droupadi Murmu, as the first tribal women to be the President of India will have on social justice and assimilation of Adivasis.

Topic: Social empowerment 3. Discuss the impact the elevation of Droupadi Murmu, as the first tribal women to be the President of India will have on social justice and assimilation of Adivasis. (250 words). Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Indian Express Why the question: Former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi …

Unless there is political inclusion of the disabled, the goal of inclusiveness and empowerment will remain elusive. Comment in the light of recently released the draft of the national policy for persons with disabilities.

Topic: Social empowerment 3. Unless there is political inclusion of the disabled, the goal of inclusiveness and empowerment will remain elusive. Comment in the light of recently released the draft of the national policy for persons with disabilities. (250 words). Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu ,  Insights on India Why the question: The Department …

What is your understanding of India’s civilisational heritage? How can it play a part in uniting Indians and giving a sense of fraternity to all citizens?

Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 1. What is your understanding of India’s civilisational heritage? How can it play a part in uniting Indians and giving a sense of fraternity to all citizens? (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: India’s civilisational heritage must be treated as a matter of …

Examine the impact that the Supreme Court judgement, essentially recognising sex work as ‘profession’ will have in ensuring dignity of sex workers and ending their abuse.

Topic: Social empowerment. 2. Examine the impact that the Supreme Court judgement, essentially recognising sex work as ‘profession’ will have in ensuring dignity of sex workers and ending their abuse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu , The Hindu Why the question: With the Centre yet to come up with a law on sex …

SANSAD TV: PERSPECTIVE- NARI SHAKTI

  Introduction: On International Women’s Day this year, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Nari Shakti Puraskar on 29 women, in recognition of their exceptional work towards the empowerment of women, especially the vulnerable and marginalized. The recipients are from diverse fields such as entrepreneurship, agriculture, innovation, social work, education and literature, linguistics, arts and …

Our law keeps changing according to the society’s needs and requirements. There should be laws to protect the victims of marital rape as this issue is reaching its peak at an alarming rate. Comment.

Topic: Social empowerment 1. Our law keeps changing according to the society’s needs and requirements. There should be laws to protect the victims of marital rape as this issue is reaching its peak at an alarming rate. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: The Delhi High Court is hearing …

The launching of SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is just a first step in the long journey of ending historical marginalization of transgender community. Comment.

Topic: Social empowerment 1. The launching of SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) is just a first step in the long journey of ending historical marginalization of transgender community. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme …

The practice of witch-hunting is a blot on our present-day society. Mere criminalisation of superstitious practices is not enough to remedy this medieval practise. Analyse.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1. The practice of witch-hunting is a blot on our present-day society. Mere criminalisation of superstitious practices is not enough to remedy this medieval practise. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to …

Though the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 was a landmark step but much is left to be desired to achieve inclusivity and accessibility for the disabled. Examine.

Topic: Social empowerment 1. Though the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 was a landmark step but much is left to be desired to achieve inclusivity and accessibility for the disabled. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: As disabled people, many of us are familiar with the ordeal …

What is the impact of high rate of illiteracy on Indian society? Analyse the potential of technology to bridge gaps in literacy and improve learning outcomes.

Topic: Social empowerment, 2. What is the impact of high rate of illiteracy on Indian society? Analyse the potential of technology to bridge gaps in literacy and improve learning outcomes. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday urged all stakeholders, including the private sector, to …

Sex workers face excessive discrimination and violence owing to their criminalised status. Discuss. Suggest remedial steps to overcome this issue.

Topic: Social empowerment. 1. Sex workers face excessive discrimination and violence owing to their criminalised status. Discuss. Suggest remedial steps to overcome this issue. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed States and Union Territories to immediately start the process of issuing voter ID cards, …

Social evils such as child marriage has a multidimensional impact not only on the girl child but on the society as a whole. Elaborate.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, Social empowerment. 3. Social evils such as child marriage has a multidimensional impact not only on the girl child but on the society as a whole. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express Why the question: India has the largest number of brides in the world …