Category: GS 2
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
We need evidence-based traditional medicine | The Hindu Opinion
Israel-Palestine Issue
Surprise attack of Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, on Israel and subsequent declaration of war by the latter.
Caste Census – A census for a new deal
Caste census means inclusion of caste-wise tabulation of India’s population in the Census exercise.
The Vachathi Story: Justice Served After the State’s Mob-Like Actions
The recent Madras HC verdict is celebrated as a victory for the vulnerable, stemming from a tragic 1992 incident in Vachathi, Tamil Nadu, involving illegal sandalwood smuggling and a harsh state crackdown.
Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
India has always been a land of scholars and learners. In ancient times also, India was regarded all over the world for its universities like Taxila, Nalanda, Vikramshila and its scholars.
India’s growing elderly population
According to Census 2011, India has 104 million older people (60+ years), constituting 8.6% of the total population. Amongst the elderly (60+), females outnumber males.
Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector
Financial irregularities in the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur,Kerala and corresponding investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.
India’s statistical performance on the global stage
The World Bank’s compilation of Statistical Performance Indicators (SPI) ranks India 67 among 174 countries.
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
The recently concluded G-20 Declaration reiterated the need to pursue reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
STs trail non-STs in 81 health measures: 2021 study
‘The Lancet Regional Health — Southeast Asia,researchers published a study providing a detailed analysis of the health, nutrition, and population trends of Scheduled Tribes (STs) from 2016 to 2021.
Mediation Act, 2023
Mediation Act 2023 has been brought to enhance the efficiency of mediation and establish a comprehensive legal framework for its practice in India.
From Proposal to Progress: The Women’s Reservation Bill’s Journey in Parliament
Syllabus: GS 1: Society – Role of women; Social empowermentGS 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection…