Social Issues Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
On this page you will find articles that falls under subject Social Issues for UPSC IAS Mains 2024 examination
Conflict Between Allopathy and Ayurveda in India
Source-This post on Conflict Between Allopathy and Ayurveda in India has been created based on the article “Hold Ayurvedic therapy to the scrutiny of truth” published in “Live Mint” on 29 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context– The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered… Continue reading Conflict Between Allopathy and Ayurveda in India
Reimagining Vocational Education in India
Source– This post on Reimagining Vocational Education in India has been created based on the article “Raising the bar on skilling” published in “Business Standard” on 28 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context- The article highlights a major gap between young Indians… Continue reading Reimagining Vocational Education in India
Need to address corruption in India’s health system comprehensively
Source: The post needs to address corruption in India’s health system comprehensively has been created, based on the article “Crime, health-worker safety and a self-examination” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article… Continue reading Need to address corruption in India’s health system comprehensively
Serious threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India
Source: The post serious threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India has been created, based on the article “AMR, A DEADLY RESISTANCE” published in “Business Standard” on 24th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses the serious threat of… Continue reading Serious threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India
Mark Inflation in Indian School Board Examinations
Source-This post on Mark Inflation in Indian School Board Examinations has been created based on the article “The annual accusation of board exam mark inflation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Context -School boards in India are… Continue reading Mark Inflation in Indian School Board Examinations
Need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia
Source: The post need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia has been created, based on the article “How to ensure dignity for the terminally ill” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The… Continue reading Need for better understanding and guidelines on euthanasia
Violence Against Healthcare Workers in India
Source-This post on Violence Against Healthcare Workers in India has been created based on the article “Do we need a Central law for protection of healthcare professionals? Published in the “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health… Continue reading Violence Against Healthcare Workers in India
Need for Vaccine Strategy Reassessment
Source-This post on Need for Vaccine Strategy Reassessment has been created based on the article “Intriguing silence – India should switch to inactivated polio vaccine” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context- A recent case of acute flaccid… Continue reading Need for Vaccine Strategy Reassessment
Crimes Against Women in India
Source-This post on Crimes Against Women in India has been created based on the article “Kolkata rape and murder: When the law fails women” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Context-The recent rape and… Continue reading Crimes Against Women in India
Addressing Violence Against Women Doctors
Source– This post on Addressing Violence Against Women Doctors has been created based on the article “Authorities have failed them. Arm women doctors with stun-guns” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Context– A 31-year-old… Continue reading Addressing Violence Against Women Doctors
The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues
Source-This post on The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues has been created based on the article “How state governments have undermined right to education” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context –The Right… Continue reading The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues
Issues affected India’s performance at the Paris Olympics
Source: The post issues affected India’s performance at the Paris Olympics has been created, based on the article “Single digits: India needs to broaden its sport base for success in Olympics” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Context: The article discusses India’s underwhelming performance at the Paris… Continue reading Issues affected India’s performance at the Paris Olympics
New Regulations for Drug Approvals in India
Source-This post on New Regulations for Drug Approvals in India has been created based on the article “India’s regulator allows faster access to drugs approved globally: Why this can bring down cost, get you closer to emerging therapies” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 2 – Social… Continue reading New Regulations for Drug Approvals in India
Assessing Healthcare Accessibility and Affordability for India’s Poor
Source-This post on Assessing Healthcare Accessibility and Affordability for India’s Poor has been created based on the article “Reducing the poor’s health burden” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context- This article reviews data… Continue reading Assessing Healthcare Accessibility and Affordability for India’s Poor
Judicial Views on Killing Stray Dogs
Source: The post judicial views on killing stray dogs has been created, based on the article “Court shifts the tide on stray dog policy” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Judicial Views on Killing Stray Dogs
Present status of nutritional poverty in India
Source: This post “Present status of nutritional poverty in India”, is created based on the article Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency, published in The Hindu on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Social Issues, Issues related to hunger and poverty Context: The article assesses nutritional poverty in India based on the… Continue reading Present status of nutritional poverty in India
Building Social Capital
Source-This post on Building Social Capital has been created based on the article “Building social capital – India needs to spend more on education and health” published in “Business Standard” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context -The Economic… Continue reading Building Social Capital
Cheaper Cancer Drugs
Source-This post on Cheaper Cancer Drugs has been created based on the article “Government slashes prices for targeted cancer drugs: All you need to know” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context– The finance minister has… Continue reading Cheaper Cancer Drugs
The issue of GST on disability Aids
Source: This post ‘’ is created based on the article Wheelchair Tax – GST on disability aids is unfair, published in Indian Express on 19th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 2- Social Issues – News: Goods and Services Tax (GST) was imposed on essential mobility aids for disabled individuals in India in 2017. It… Continue reading The issue of GST on disability Aids
The problems with sub-caste reservations
Source: This post the problems with sub-caste reservations has been created based on the article published in The Hindu on 18th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the issue of… Continue reading The problems with sub-caste reservations
On political representation of women
Source: This post on political representation of women has been created based on the article published in The Hindu on 18th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Women Empowerment Context: The article highlights the comparison of women’s representation in India with other democracies, the role of constitutional amendments, and… Continue reading On political representation of women
Debate over CBI’s Jurisdictions
Source-This post on Debate over CBI’s Jurisdictions has been created based on the article “On the jurisdiction of the CBI” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2- issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context– The Supreme Court upheld West Bengal’s lawsuit against the Union government. The suit claims… Continue reading Debate over CBI’s Jurisdictions
Supreme Court of India’s thoughts on menstrual leave for women
Source: The post Supreme Court of India’s thoughts on menstrual leave for women has been created, based on the article “For women-friendly workplaces, a larger conversation about menstrual leave is a good starting point” published in “Indian Express” on 13th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2 -Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social… Continue reading Supreme Court of India’s thoughts on menstrual leave for women
male reproductive health issues
Source: This article male reproductive health issues has been created based on the article ‘Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health’ published in The Hindu on 12th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Social issues – Issues associated with health Context: Despite affecting millions of couples worldwide and accounting for 50% of all… Continue reading male reproductive health issues
The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism
Source-This post on The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism has been created based on the article “The problem of special packages” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Context-… Continue reading The Impact of Coalition Politics on Fiscal Federalism
How to Read Society and Social Issues for UPSC IAS
Indian Society and Social Issues are part of UPSC Mains Syllabus General Studies -Paper I. Social Issues are very important topic for UPSC IAS. It is also part of UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-II. The implications of Indian Society and Social Issues can be seen in all the papers of General Studies and Essay. Apart from UPSC Mains, some questions from schemes related to Social Issues are asked in the UPSC Prelims (multiple-choice questions) General Studies -Paper I. So, you must prepare these subjects from the perspective of both UPSC Prelims and Mains.
In this article we will discuss about the strategy to prepare Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC. First, we will see the past year trend of the Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC:
Prelims 2021 – 5
2022 – 6
2023 – 4
| Subject | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Indian Society and Social Issues- UPSC Mains General Studies Paper- I | 6 Qs | 5 Qs | 6 Qs | 5 Qs | 6 Qs |
Overview of the Syllabus for Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC IAS:
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Indian Society and Social Issues- General Studies- Paper I | · Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. · Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. · Effects of Globalization on Indian society. · Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism. |
| Social Issues- General Studies- Paper II | · Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States. · Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. · Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger.
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Strategy to read Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC:
- Read the syllabus: Before starting your preparation for Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC, you must go through the UPSC Mains Syllabus of General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II. Each and every topic mentioned in the syllabus are very important for exam. Refer them twice or thrice. It will help you to read what is important for exam and not to get diverted towards topics that not relevant.
- Read past years’ questions of UPSC Mains General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II:Reading past year questions will help you to get the nature and demand of the questions. Topics from which exams questions are asked.
- Read NCERT textbooks: NCERT textbooks on Sociology are good books to read and get basic idea about the subject. You must read NCERT textbooks of Class XI and XII. They will give you conceptual based understanding. You should give at least two reading to understand the subject clearly. Some of the important NCERT textbooks which you must read:
- NCERT Class 11 – Introducing Sociology
- NCERT Class 11 – Understanding Society
- NCERT Class 12 – Indian Society
- NCERT Class 12 – Social Change & Development in India
- Read advance books: After reading two to three times, the NCERT textbooks, you must read one advance static book on Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC. Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja is one of the best books. It will help you to enhance your knowledge and improvise your content.
- Newspaper reading: Questions asked from Indian Society and Social Issues for UPSC are both static and dynamic based. Static portion, you will cover from NCERT textbooks and for dynamic portion, you must one newspaper daily. Along with reading, you must take down important points based on your syllabus. For example, welfare schemes for women, children, pregnant women etc. You can read The Hindu or Indian Express.
- Current affairs magazine: Current affairs magazine covers Social Issues for UPSC in details. You must read one current affairs magazine to cover important topics mostly welfare schemes. It will help you to prepare for both UPSC Prelims and Mains. Social Issues are very important for both Prelims and Mains. You can also refer Yojana and Kurukshetra to cover various Social Issues.
- Notes on welfare schemes: After referring newspaper and current affairs magazine, you should prepare your own notes on welfare schemes in detail. You should keep them updating.
- Answer writing practice: You must write answers on a daily basis on previous years’ questions and predicted questions. This will help you to improve your answers and will increase your speed.
- Revise: Revising the notes on a daily basis is very important. This is because there are many welfare schemes and you must remember that. Revision will help you to interlink different concepts and write comprehensive answers.
