District X, one of the most backward districts with poor social and economic indicators, recently witnessed the tragic deaths of four women following caesarean surgeries at the government-run District Hospital.

Q7. District X, one of the most backward districts with poor social and economic indicators, recently witnessed the tragic deaths of four women following caesarean surgeries at the government-run District Hospital. A total of 14 caesarean surgeries were performed, with seven patients developing health complications and four succumbing within a week. The deceased women’s families …

“Constitutional guarantees become meaningful only when vulnerable communities can access them in practice.” Evaluate the barriers to effective realization of social justice in India.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. “Constitutional guarantees become meaningful only when vulnerable communities can access them in practice.” Evaluate the barriers to effective realization of social justice in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Constitutional guarantees translate into …

Evaluate the changing status of vulnerable sections in Indian society. Analyse the factors influencing their empowerment. Assess the challenges that continue to persist.

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India Q1. Evaluate the changing status of vulnerable sections in Indian society. Analyse the factors influencing their empowerment. Assess the challenges that continue to persist. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Despite significant constitutional protections and welfare interventions, vulnerable sections continue to face …

Raman and Saritha, a couple from a backward district in India, faced severe financial difficulties. Raman worked as a lorry driver, earning only a subsistence-level income, while Saritha managed their home and cared for their two-year-old daughter.

Q7. Raman and Saritha, a couple from a backward district in India, faced severe financial difficulties. Raman worked as a lorry driver, earning only a subsistence-level income, while Saritha managed their home and cared for their two-year-old daughter. Raman’s mother, deeply entrenched in patriarchal beliefs, pressured the couple to have a male child, claiming it …

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026

Source:  TH Subject:  Vulnerable Sections Context: The Union Government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, seeking to redefine transgender person and remove the right to self-perceived gender identity. About The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: What it is? The Transgender Persons …

Compassionate Policing and Elderly Care

Context The Greater Chennai Police have reported that their senior citizen support helplines have received 3,433 calls in 2025 so far, reflecting growing reliance on institutional mechanisms for elderly care. Key Features of the Initiatives Toll-Free Helpline 1253 (since 2004) Provides emergency help, medical aid, and safety support to citizens aged 60+. In 2025, received …

A Study on Ageing in India

Syllabus: Indian Society/ Government  Policies and Interventions/ Vulnerable sections Source: TH, TH Context: The study titled ‘Ageing in India – Exploring Preparedness & Response to Care Challenges – A HelpAge India Report’ was released on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15th June). Key Findings of the Study (India): Working Status: Only 15% …

Trans and gay people, women sex workers can’t donate blood: What the Centre said in SC

GS Paper 2 Source: The Hindu, Indian Express   Direction: This is in continuation of yesterday’s article regarding legalising same-sex marriage. Context: The Centre recently told the Supreme Court, that the exclusion of transgenders, gay people, and female sex workers as blood donors by including them in the “at risk” category for HIV, Hepatitis B, or C infections …

Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – vulnerable sections   Source: The Hindu Context: The Centre has opposed the Supreme Court pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, saying it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values. According to the government marriage between a biological man and …