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.

Posted in Mains C A GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology Social Justice

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)

We need evidence-based traditional medicine | The Hindu Opinion

Caste Census
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Social Justice

Caste Census – A census for a new deal

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

Posted in GS 2 Social Justice

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.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 GS 3 Social Justice

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
Posted in Editorial Analysis Aptitude and foundational values GS 1 GS 2 GS 3 GS 4 Indian Society Social Justice

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.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

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.

Women's Reservation Bill
Posted in Spotlight GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Social Justice

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…

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

One Health approach

The Nipah virus is wreaking havoc in Kozhikode, the fourth outbreak of the disease in Kerala over the last five years.In this scenario, a unified One Health Approach is necessary.

Measuring Hunger Across States
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Measuring Hunger Across States

The Global Hunger Index is an annual report, jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at the global, regional, and country levels.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

State of Elementary Education in Rural India report

Syllabus: GS2 – Education, govt policies and interventions Source: The Hindu – Data point 22/08/2023 Context: The Recent ‘ State of…

Consumption-based poverty estimates
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Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance

Multi-dimensional poverty estimates are not substitutes for National Sample Survey consumption-based poverty ratios