Source: PIB Subject: Vulnerable Section Context: India has announced major reforms and welfare initiatives for transgender persons, alongside global attention shifting to India as the U.S. under Trump 2.0 rolls back transgender rights. About Transgender Rights in India: Status of Transgender Persons in India: India had 4.87 lakh self-declared transgender persons (Census 2011), though the …
General Studies-2; Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The Supreme Court’s judgment in Jane Kaushik vs Union of India (2025) has reignited national debate on the …
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Syllabus: Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Context: A recent article highlights the urgent need for Gender-Affirming Care (GAC) in India, emphasizing its crucial role in improving mental health and dignity for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. About Gender-Affirming Care (GAC): What It Is? Definition: GAC refers to a range of medical, psychological, and social interventions that help …
