March 28, 2024

Social Issues


General Studies Paper -2 Context: The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) recently asked its regional offices to ensure that “all public buildings are accessible to people with disabilities”. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) As perUnited Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities PWDs include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. As per National Family Health Survey, India’s population of people with a disability has reduced to 1% between 2019 and 2021, from the 2.2% (26.8 million) estimated by....Read More

General Studies Paper -2 Context: Recently, the urban employment landscape in India for women has been a topic of concern these days, and it is found that there is a high unmet demand for employment among urban women. About The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)indicates that there has been an increase in women’s workforce participation from 22% in 2017-18 to 35.9% in 2022-23. However, this rate is still lower than the global average of 47% and significantly lower than some other countries like China, which has a female LFPR of 60%. Despite the increase, the female LFPR in India is still....Read More

General Studies Paper-1 Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India said that termination of a woman’s employment due to marriage is gender discrimination, and unconstitutional. Status of Working Women in India: As per the Union Budget 2022, the overall workforce participation rate in India is 20.3%, of which 18.2% is in Urban India. Women’s employability stands at 51.44% for 2022, compared to 41.25% in 2021. Periodic Labour Force Survey Report 2022-23:It shows that the Female Labour Force Participation Rate in the country has improved significantly by 4.2% points to 37.0% in 2023, as per the ‘usual status’ concept of measuring labour force participation.....Read More

General Studies Paper-1 Context: India has successfully established the “Global Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality” during 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. About the Alliance It was anchored by the CII Centre for Women Leadership, guided by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation It will have a global network of experts, think-tanks, industry and country leadership that will drive collective actions to augment women empowerment. The initiative builds on the commitments of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s dedication to women-led development.....Read More

General Studies Paper -1 Context: Recently, the Union Finance Minister informed that nearly 25 crore people have been raised from multi-dimensional poverty in the last 10 years. About the Poverty It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living, such as housing, clean water, healthy food, and medical attention. Traditionally, poverty is calculated based either on income levels or, if income data are not available, on expenditure levels. The ‘poverty lines’ are actually expenditure levels that are considered minimum enough for someone to be called poor. A person who....Read More

General Studies Paper -1 Context: Women’s political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy, as per 2023 UNDP report. Political Empowerment Political empowerment refers to women’s increased capacity to influence and participate in decision-making processes at all levels of political life. It is a crucial element of achieving gender equality and building a just and equitable society. Current status In the Global Gender Gap Report 2023,India has achieved an overall rank of 127 out of the 146 countries and in the political empowerment front, India’s rank is In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were only 719 women contestants,9% of the total, and 78 won, making up under 14.4%....Read More

General Studies Paper -2 Context: The article discusses the Mulya Pravah 2.0 guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission. These guidelines aim to promote ethics and values in higher education. What is Mulya Pravah 2.0? Mulya Pravah 2.0 is an updated guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) aimed at promoting ethical practices and human values in higher education institutions. It was introduced following unethical practices highlighted by a human resource managers’ survey, such as favoritism, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in various organizational processes. The guideline’s primary focus is on building value-based institutions by developing respect for fundamental duties,....Read More

On Higher Education

General Studies Paper -2 Context: The article discusses the status of graduate unemployment in India. It also highlights the structural problems with the Higher Education sector. What is the status of graduate unemployment in India? Unemployment Rate: In 2012, the unemployment rate among graduates was 20%; it has now increased to 34% in 2021. Among postgraduates, it used to be 18% in 2012; it has now doubled to nearly 37%. Employability: Some reports state that fewer than half of India’s graduates were employable in 2021. Status of Women: India’s female labour force participation is among the lowest in the world.....Read More

General Studies Paper – 2  Context: The article highlights the need for innovative solutions in neuropsychiatry, focusing on rehabilitation services. It emphasizes a holistic approach, professional empowerment, and the impact of scientific advances to enhance the lives of individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders globally. Introduction: Reflects on the importance of International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3)and emphasizes the need for innovative solutions in neuropsychiatry. Global Neuropsychiatric Disorders Landscape: Range across the lifespan from childhood (autism, ADHD, intellectual disability) to adolescence and adulthood (anxiety, depression, addiction, schizophrenia) to old age (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s). Significant impact on global population with millions affected, emphasizing....Read More

General Studies Paper 2 Context: The Multidimensional Poverty Index exaggerates the National Democratic Alliance’s success in fighting deprivation. Introduction Samuel Johnson, a profound literary critic, and essayist, wrote, “Poverty is a great enemy to human happiness; it certainly destroys liberty, and it makes some virtues impracticable, and others extremely difficult.” In sharp contrast, conventional measures of poverty in terms of income are limited and narrowly focused on scarcity of resources to eke out a bare subsistence. But there is much more to poverty than a bare subsistence, as emphasised by Johnson and others. Concept of capability Nobel Laurate Amartya Sen....Read More

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