Gender-based laws: a double-edged sword – UPSC GS1
Context: The Supreme Court’s notice to the government regarding Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), relating to adultery […]
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Women religion does not change with marriage – UPSC GS1
Context: The Supreme Court to decide: whether a Parsi woman can keep her religious identity intact after choosing to marry
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Gender Equality : Global Report 2017 about India
NOTE: Read about Index in Prelims Notes. Reasons for India’s lower ranking: It was mainly due to low scores
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State Commission for Women – UPSC GS1
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre if state commissions for women (SCW) actually exist. The top court raised the
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Sabrimala Temple Entry Case – UPSC GS1
Context: Restricted entry of women of a certain age in Sabarimala Temple. The temple prohibits women aged between 10 and
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Age of consent – UPSC GS1
Context: The Supreme Court has criminalised sex between man and his underage wife below 18 years provided the woman files
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Solid Waste Management : Hurdle in Swachh Bharat – UPSC GS1
Context: The inadequacy of the municipal mechanism to collect and transport garbage from urban homes to dumping yards is a
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Devadasi system – UPSC GS1
What is Devadasi System? Devadasi system is a banned religious practice in some parts of India whereby parents marry a daughter
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Child Custody – Hague Convention – UPSC GS1
Context: India reluctant to join Hague Convention. Hague Convention: The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
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Regionalism – UPSC GS1
Context: India is witnessing the re-emergence of subnationalism as a political idea. The key issue of contention is regarding a separate State