Social Issues Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
Source- The post is based on the article “Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Issues related to rural health News- Last month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Health Department to… Continue reading Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. Relevance: About fund crunch in Higher Educational Institutes. News: Nandan Nilekani donated $38. 5 million to his alma mater IIT Bombay. This… Continue reading Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too
Source– The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Mental health related issues News- The article explains the issues faced by caregivers providing support to mental ill people Contents1 What… Continue reading Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too
Why libraries are liberating spaces
Source– The post is based on the article “Why libraries are liberating spaces” published in “The INdian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The article explains the issues related to public libraries in India What are issues related to public libraries in India? Under the… Continue reading Why libraries are liberating spaces
Ban pan-masala promotions
Source: The post is based on an article “Ban pan-masala promotions” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: concerns with the consumption of pan masala. News: The ban on chewing tobacco (gutka) has not served the purpose because people have now shifted towards consuming pan masala, which is also harmful… Continue reading Ban pan-masala promotions
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Digital health: leveraging technology for transforming health care – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is digital health?3 What are the components of digital health?4 How has the growth of digital health interventions been fuelled?5 What are the advantages of digital health?6 What are the government initiatives in digital health?7 Conclusion Introduction Digital health is a rapidly growing field in the global health… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Digital health: leveraging technology for transforming health care – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is EdTech?3 What are the key growth drivers of India’s EdTech sector?4 What are the potential benefits of India’s EdTech sector? 5 What are the challenges faced by India’s EdTech sector?6 How India’s EdTech sector will evolve in future?7 What should be done? Introduction Since a decade, Education Technology… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the various types of Violence against healthcare professionals?3 Why do healthcare professionals face violence?4 What are the impacts of violence against healthcare professionals?5 What are legal provisions focused on reducing violence against healthcare professionals?6 What are the challenges in reducing violence against healthcare professionals? 7 What should be… Continue reading Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
Integrated system of medicine: Need and significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the integrated system of medicine?3 What is the need for an Integrated system of medicine?4 What are the government initiatives to boost the Integrated system of Medicine?5 What are the advantages of an Integrated system of Medicine?6 What are the challenges faced in expanding the Integrated system… Continue reading Integrated system of medicine: Need and significance – Explained, pointwise
Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system and their impact on higher education– Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the procedure for the Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system3 What is the need for Ad-hoc faculties in higher education institutes?4 What are the issues with the ad-hoc faculty recruitment system in higher education institutions?5 What are the challenges faced by ad-hoc faculties?6 What should be done? Introduction The incident… Continue reading Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system and their impact on higher education– Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Human Development through Panchayati Raj Institution – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is human development?3 How is Human Development brought within the ambit of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India?4 How do Panchayati Raj Institutions contribute to decentralized governance?5 What is the role of PRI in human development, particularly in rural areas?6 How do PRIs contribute to education in rural… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Human Development through Panchayati Raj Institution – Explained, pointwise
Changes to the NCERT syllabus and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent changes in the NCERT syllabus? 3 About the previous changes in the NCERT Syllabus4 What is the rationale behind the changes in the NCERT syllabus?5 What are the advantages of the new changes in the NCERT syllabus?6 What are the challenges associated with the changes in… Continue reading Changes to the NCERT syllabus and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
Mudra Scheme: performance and significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Mudra Scheme3 What is the need for Mudra Scheme?4 What is the performance of the Mudra Scheme?5 What are the challenges associated with Mudra Scheme highlighted by experts?6 What are the advantages associated with Mudra Scheme?7 What should be done to take this scheme to new highs? Introduction… Continue reading Mudra Scheme: performance and significance – Explained, pointwise
Institutions of Eminence (IOE) scheme and issues with higher education – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 About Institutions of Eminence (IOE) Scheme 3 What is the need for IOE Scheme? 4 About the analysis of the IOE scheme 5 What are the challenges faced by the IOE scheme? 6 What are the issues with higher education? 7 What should be done to reform IOE scheme and improve higher education in… Continue reading Institutions of Eminence (IOE) scheme and issues with higher education – Explained, pointwise
Execution of death penalty in India – Explained pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the present mode of execution of death penalty in India?3 What are the challenges in changing the mode of execution in death penalty cases? 4 What are observations made by the Supreme Court of India on the execution of death penalty? 5 What are the arguments in favour of… Continue reading Execution of death penalty in India – Explained pointwise
[Yojana March 2023 Summary] India’s post-pandemic healthcare system – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Budget proposal for India’s post-pandemic healthcare system? 3 What are the challenges faced by the post-pandemic healthcare system in India?4 What should be the priorities of the government for India’s post-pandemic healthcare system? 5 Conclusion Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has made healthcare very important in India. The government… Continue reading [Yojana March 2023 Summary] India’s post-pandemic healthcare system – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra March 2023 Summary] Inclusive Development in Education – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the Importance of Quality Education?3 About School Educational Scenario in India4 What are the UDISE+ findings on Inclusive Development in Education?5 What are the various initiatives taken recently to ensure Inclusive Development in Education?6 How India’s FY 2023-24 Budget made Inclusive Development in Education a Priority?7 Conclusion … Continue reading [Kurukshetra March 2023 Summary] Inclusive Development in Education – Explained, pointwise
Legalising Same-sex marriages in India and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is same-sex marriage? 3 What is the global acceptance of same-sex marriages? 4 About the case and Centre’s affidavit on legalising Same-sex marriages in India 5 What are the issues in the centre’s affidavit on legalising same-sex marriages? 6 What are the arguments in favour of legalising same-sex marriages?7 What are the arguments… Continue reading Legalising Same-sex marriages in India and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana February 2023 Summary] Youth and Health – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Youth Health Issues3 Improving Health of the Youth4 Initiatives by Government for Improving Health of the Youth5 Making Health of Youth a Mass Movement6 Healthy Lifestyle7 Sports, Health and Youth8 Conclusion Introduction The youth constitute nearly half of India’s population. Youth contribute to the economic growth of the country… Continue reading [Yojana February 2023 Summary] Youth and Health – Explained, pointwise
Issues with Mental Health and Mental Healthcare in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Mental Health in India?3 What are the harmful effects of poor Mental Health?4 What are the reasons for poor status of Mental Health in India?5 What steps have been taken to improve Mental Health in India?5.1 Legal Measures5.2 Schemes and Initiatives6 What steps can… Continue reading Issues with Mental Health and Mental Healthcare in India – Explained, pointwise
Domestic Workers in India: Status and Issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is domestic work and the current status with respect to Domestic Workers in India?3 What are the challenges faced by Domestic Workers in India?4 What steps have been taken for the welfare of Domestic Workers?5 What more steps should be taken going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The abuse faced… Continue reading Domestic Workers in India: Status and Issues – Explained, pointwise
Child Mortality in India: Status, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Child Mortality and its status in India?3 What are the reasons for high Child Mortality in India?4 What steps have been taken to reduce Child Mortality?5 What more steps can be taken to further reduce Child Mortality?6 Conclusion Introduction The Report Levels and Trends in Child Mortality… Continue reading Child Mortality in India: Status, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
Establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the salient features of UGC Regulations on Foreign University Campuses in India?3 What are the benefits of establishing Foreign University Campuses in India?4 What are the concerns with the UGC Regulations?5 What are the challenges in establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India?6 What should be done… Continue reading Establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra December Summary] e-Governance in Healthcare Services Delivery – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Policy Measures for e-Governance in Healthcare3 Challenges to e-Governance in Healthcare in India4 Importance of eGovernance in Healthcare: Health Information Systems5 Initiatives for e-Governance in Healthcare Services Delivery6 Changing Trends in Healthcare Services Post COVID-19 Pandemic7 Conclusion Introduction According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] e-Governance in Healthcare Services Delivery – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra December Summary] Technology Integration for Quality Education – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Importance of technology in Governance3 Use of Technology in Education4 Enhancing Quality of Education5 Ensuring Learning for All6 Conclusion Introduction Technology is the major driver of the 21st century, touching every aspect of human life. The effect of technology has increasingly blurred the distinctions between the physical, digital, and… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Technology Integration for Quality Education – Explained, pointwise
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.
