Tag: Social Justice

On PMGKAY extension – A new poverty conundrum

Source: This post on PMGKAY extension has been created based on the article “A new poverty conundrum” published in Business Standard on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the impact of the recently proposed extension of PMGKAY on India’s food… Continue reading On PMGKAY extension – A new poverty conundrum

On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis

Source: The post is based on the article “The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Institutes of… Continue reading On challenges of Higher Education Institutes – The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis

On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

Source: This post on the reproductive rights of women has been created based on the article “Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections (Women).… Continue reading On reproductive rights of women – Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the need and… Continue reading Next Up, The Khaki Ceiling – on women representation in police

Remembering Karthyayani Amma: The poster girl of Kerala’s adult literacy drive

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Remembering Karthyayani Amma: The poster girl of Kerala’s adult literacy drive” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources News: This article… Continue reading Remembering Karthyayani Amma: The poster girl of Kerala’s adult literacy drive

In SC, questions of foetal viability and rights of unborn child

Source: This post has been created based on the article “In SC, questions of foetal viability and rights of unborn child” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This… Continue reading In SC, questions of foetal viability and rights of unborn child

The case for caste census in India

Source: This post has been created based on the article “The case for caste census in India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the disparities in… Continue reading The case for caste census in India

Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET

Synopsis:  The Justice AK Rajan Committee report does not provide answers to the crucial questions it engages with. Introduction Justice AK Rajan Committee report states that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has adversely impacted the chances of less privileged students in gaining admission to government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The committee has used various parameters in making… Continue reading Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET

Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep

What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) has launched the “Ek Pahal” Campaign. What is Ek Pahal Campaign? Ek Pahal Campaign aims to mainstream legal aid and to actualize the aspiration of access to justice for every citizen. Under the campaign, people will… Continue reading Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep

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