Disability
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India, disability inclusion and the power of ‘by’

With 1.3 billion people worldwide experiencing disabilities, existing systems, designed primarily for those without disabilities, often inadvertently marginalize and exclude individuals with disabilities.

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

PM launched Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission, a ₹24,000-cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups’ welfare.

Generic Medicines
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Branded Vs Generic Medicines

In India, patients often turn to unqualified medical shop sellers for guidance on purchasing medicines instead of consulting with doctors.

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Surrogacy in India

Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.

Same Sex Marriage
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Same Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage is the marriage of two people of the same legal sex. Marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in about 34 countries.

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Scheduled Areas in India

What do the home lands of India’s ST communities look like? | Explained | The Hindu

Posted in Mains C A Ethics and Human Interface GS 4 Social Justice

Abortion-An Ethical Perspective

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.

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Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)

We need evidence-based traditional medicine | The Hindu Opinion

Caste Census
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Caste Census – A census for a new deal

Caste census means inclusion of caste-wise tabulation of India’s population in the Census exercise.

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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.

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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
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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.