Context: Defence Minister interacted with 30 meritorious tribal students from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in New Delhi as part of the ‘Aarohan: Dweep to Delhi’ National Integration Tour, ahead of Independence Day 2025. About Aarohan Programme: What it is? A seven-day National Integration Tour organised by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC). Aim: To …
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Syllabus: Social Empowerment Source: IE Context: India has witnessed remarkable progress in women’s empowerment across education, societal participation, and personal efficacy. However, access to employment opportunities remains stagnant, limiting women’s potential contribution to the economy. Women empowerment and its types: Economic empowerment: Equal access to employment, markets, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Political empowerment: Women’s participation in …
Prelims: Women reservation, Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Census, delimitation, Urimai Thogai scheme etc Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Education and women empowerment etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS India has elected 74 women MPs to Lok Sabha this year, four fewer than in 2019 and 52 more than …
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Topic: Social empowerment 2. The persistent practice of manual scavenging in India is a stark reminder of the deep-seated social and economic inequalities. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1. Key Demand of the question: …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
