Source: The post is based on the article “India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?” published in The Indian Express on 28th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: measures needed to utilize rising population for growth News: India has now become the world’s most populous nation by… Continue reading India becoming most populous nation – is it a bane or boon?
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The population bomb that never was
Source: The post is based on the article “The population bomb that never was” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What do these findings mean?4 How does this report compare to other reports? What is the News? Researchers from the… Continue reading The population bomb that never was
‘More women than men’ an overestimate, say experts; demand further evidence
News: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data shows that there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men in India. But experts question the validity of data. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What are the expert’s opinions? Firstly, the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), an autonomous organisation of the… Continue reading ‘More women than men’ an overestimate, say experts; demand further evidence
Should the state stop focusing on population control?
News: Recent NFHS-5 data revealed that India’s Total Fertility Rate has declined to 2 from 2.2 of NFHS-4. Read here: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What factors have helped India bring down the Total Fertility Rate?2 Why the decline in TFR does not signal population stabilization?3 Should India adopt coercive population control measures?4… Continue reading Should the state stop focusing on population control?
The story of India’s falling fertility rate, in five charts
What is the news? According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India’s Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has reached 2.0 at the national level. Achievement of TFR is a significant feat for the country’s family-planning programme. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the data on NFHS-5 on population Urban-Rural Gap:… Continue reading The story of India’s falling fertility rate, in five charts
The world refugees must also be shielded from Covid
Synopsis: There is a need to include refugees and provide them basic health care facilities, including vaccines, to the countries welfare programmes. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by the refugees during the pandemic?3 What countries did to exclude or include refugees in welfare programmes?4 What is the way forward? Introduction There are approximately… Continue reading The world refugees must also be shielded from Covid
Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Elder Line?3 Which Ministry has launched the Elder Line?4 Why was the Elder Line helpline launched? What is the News? The government of India has launched the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens called the ‘Elder Line’. What is the Elder Line? Elder Line is the first… Continue reading Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
Complex count: On caste census
Synopsis: A precise caste census is difficult, but the data will be useful to drive social policy. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges in the caste census?3 Why there is a demand for caste census?4 How can we make the caste census data useful?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction This article talks about… Continue reading Complex count: On caste census
Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
What is the News? Pew Research has released its key findings about the religious composition of India. What are the Key Findings? India’s overall population more than tripled between 1951 and 2011, though growth rates have slowed since the 1990s: The total number of Indians grew to 1.2 billion in the 2011 census from 361… Continue reading Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
Shifts and stagnancy in the caste profile of our asset rich and poor
Synopsis: India’s debate on modifying affirmative action policies should be informed by an understanding of the trends observed so far. Introduction There are increasing demands for a caste census and the removal of a 50% cap on reserved seats for central government jobs and admissions to the central educational institutions. Read more: Caste based census… Continue reading Shifts and stagnancy in the caste profile of our asset rich and poor
