Category: Social Justice
Abortion-An Ethical Perspective
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
We need evidence-based traditional medicine | The Hindu Opinion
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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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 have relevance
Multi-dimensional poverty estimates are not substitutes for National Sample Survey consumption-based poverty ratios