Social Issues Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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Decolonizing the Obsession with Foreign Degrees
Source: This post Decolonizing the Obsession with Foreign Degrees based on article “US reduces student visas: You don’t need to be obsessed with foreign degrees” published in Indian express on 13th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.… Continue reading Decolonizing the Obsession with Foreign Degrees
Risk of silicosis among Indian mine workers
Source: The post risk of silicosis among Indian mine workers has been created, based on the article “Silica scars: On India’s silicosis problem” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Context: The article discusses the severe risk of silicosis among Indian mine workers exposed to silica dust. It… Continue reading Risk of silicosis among Indian mine workers
Schooling and Air Pollution
Source: The post Schooling and Air Pollution has been created, based on the article “Schooling in India in times of poor air quality” published in “The Hindu” on November 28, 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues Context: Delhi’s Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) recently mandated schools to switch to online classes due to… Continue reading Schooling and Air Pollution
Rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India
Source: The post rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India has been created, based on the article “Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’” published in “The Hindu” on 13th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India
UN’s urgent call for action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Source: The post UN’s urgent call for action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been created, based on the article “UN recognition of antibiotic abuse offers India an opportunity” published in “Indian Express” on 23rd October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health… Continue reading UN’s urgent call for action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
India’s progress in human development
Source: The post India’s progress in human development has been created, based on the article “India’s SDG focus and its human development issues” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Context: The article… Continue reading India’s progress in human development
Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) in India
Source: The post Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) in India has been created, based on the article “Reimagining access to justice” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– dispute redressal mechanisms Context: The article discusses Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) in India. It highlights how TPLF can help individuals afford… Continue reading Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) in India
Thalinomics Vs Cost of Healthy Diet (CoHD) for measuring nutrition needs
Source: This post is created based on the article Capturing the cost of healthy diets, published in The Hindu on 23rd Sep 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Issues related to Poverty and Hunger Context: Even after improvements in poverty rates and income levels in India, India faces persistent nutritional challenges.… Continue reading Thalinomics Vs Cost of Healthy Diet (CoHD) for measuring nutrition needs
Women in Indian medicine
Source: The post women in Indian medicine has been created, based on the article “Express View on women outnumbering men in medicine: Whole numbers, dark truths” published in “Indian Express” on 17th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The… Continue reading Women in Indian medicine
Ovarian cancer, known as a “silent killer”
Source: The post ovarian cancer, known as a “silent killer” has been created, based on the article “Understanding ovarian cancer: its causes, symptoms, and screening methods” published in “The Hindu” on 11th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Ovarian cancer, known as a “silent killer”
Growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to antibiotic misuse and pollution
Source: The post growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to antibiotic misuse and pollution has been created, based on the article “What is anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and why is it a grave threat?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues relating to development and management… Continue reading Growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to antibiotic misuse and pollution
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
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.
