Caste: Impact on economic mobility – UPSC GS1
Caste System The caste system is the most distinctive feature of Indian society. The Indian population is divided into four […]
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Society
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Cow Vigilantism – UPSC GS1
Context The US State Department noted in its annual International Religious Freedom report that India has recorded a spike in
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Status of Women and their Political presence in local bodies – UPSC GS1
Context The incidents of protests and violence by tribal bodies in Nagaland earlier this year over 33% reservations for women
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Widows – UPSC GS1
Facts: The number of widows in the country has increased tremendously between 2001 and 2011. As per census data, the
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Anti-Lynching Law – UPSC GS1
Facts: 28 people were killed in 63 such incidents from 2010 to 2017 in cow vigilantism. About 86% of those
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Sexual Harassment at Workplace – UPSC GS1
Innovative Step: Central government has launched an online complaint management system called “Sexual Harassment electronic-Box (SHe-Box)’ for registering complaints related to sexual harassment
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Lingayat religion issue – UPSC GS1
Context The demand for independent religion status for Lingayats once again gathered new momentum. Lakhs of people belonging to Lingayat community took
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Gender Parity in Armed Forces – UPSC GS1
Facts: Countries that allow women in Close combat: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, North Korea etc. Countries in which women allowed
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Cow Slaughter Ban – UPSC GS1
Facts: Article 48 of our Constitution is for the preservation of milch animals, and for cattle that are suitable for
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Women : Facts and Issues – UPSC GS1
Facts: UN report ” Cyber violence against women and girls” – 73% women reported facing violence online. Stalkers and abusers