Social Issues Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Source– The post is based on the article “Unhealthy prescription” published in “The Business Standard” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Regulatory issues in healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s regulation has stipulated that doctors can prescribe only generic drugs, failing which they would be… Continue reading Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Source– The post is based on the article “Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to Poverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– A recent report by NITI Aayog on multidimensional poverty shows that the percentage of the poor has gone down from 25% in 2015-16… Continue reading Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Curing Medicine – On new rules by the National Medical Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Curing Medicine” published in “The Times of India” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to regulation of healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s new rules on registered medical practitioners have tackled doctors’ irresponsible use of… Continue reading Curing Medicine – On new rules by the National Medical Commission
India’s TB problem and the right to treatment
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s TB problem and the right to treatment” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author highlights the challenge of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in India. While new diagnostic tools… Continue reading India’s TB problem and the right to treatment
Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English. Recent CBSE decision is the right call, argues IMF’s executive director” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to… Continue reading Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; News:… Continue reading Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Which are the countries restricting mobile use in schools?3 What is the evidence from India about smartphone usage among school students?4 What are the arguments in favour of smartphone ban in schools?5 What are the arguments against smartphone ban in schools?6 What should be the way forward?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise
Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains
Source– The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger Relevance: Estimation of poverty News– The article explain the prevalence of poverty rate in India as indicated by UNDP and NITI… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains
Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to TB News– Recently, a Lancet study underlines the need to improve nutrition of TB patients.… Continue reading Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure
Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management” published in The Indian Express on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023. News: Recently, the Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment)… Continue reading Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management
Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable
Source: The post is based on the article “Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable” published in “The Indian express” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses India’s healthcare scheme,… Continue reading Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable
Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate events and an umbrella for urban health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author discusses the increased vulnerability of urban areas, especially slums, to diseases like malaria and… Continue reading Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
Source: The post is based on the article “Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy” published in “Business standard” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. News: The article discusses recent changes in the Indian Institute of Management… Continue reading Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: A much-needed action was taken last week when the government issued a… Continue reading On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Source– The post is based on the article “Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance: issues related to women News– The article deals with the issue of sexual harassment of women at workplaces. What are… Continue reading Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Source– The post is based on the article “Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t” published in the “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News– The article explains the issues related to the ranking system for educational institutions and… Continue reading Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
Source: The post is based on the article “Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: The Supreme Court criticized… Continue reading Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
States’ lax response to lynching
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching
A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the… Continue reading A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure
Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses challenges in the… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure
Once Again, A Knowledge Hub
Source– The post is based on the article “Once Again, A Knowledge Hub” published in “The Times of India” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues related to development and management of education News- The article explains the steps taken by the government for successful implementation of NEP2020. How does India have a rich legacy… Continue reading Once Again, A Knowledge Hub
Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies
Source: The post is based on the article “Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education & GS4- compassion towards the weaker-sections. News: The author discusses the… Continue reading Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies
Child, law, and consensual sex
Source: The post is based on the article “Child, law, and consensual sex” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: The author discusses the recent High Court judgements related to the POCSO Act of 2012.… Continue reading Child, law, and consensual sex
Express View on Ayushman Bharat: A health warning
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Ayushman Bharat: A health warning” published in The Indian express on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses the achievements and… Continue reading Express View on Ayushman Bharat: A health warning
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.
