G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters

Source: The post is based on the article “G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: The article raises concerns about the… Continue reading G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters

Demographic transition and change in women’s lives

Source: The post is based on the article “Demographic transition and change in women’s lives” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- population and associated issues News: The article discusses impacts of demographic transition on the lives of women. Contents1 How has India’s demographic journey impacted women’s lives?2 How has the… Continue reading Demographic transition and change in women’s lives

Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword

Source: The post is based on the article “Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword” published in “The Hindu” on 11th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Population and associated issues & Social empowerment News: world population day (July 11) theme ‘Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock… Continue reading Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword

The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate

Source– The post is based on the article “The infinite variety of custom” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– UCC News- The Prime Minister’s push for a uniform civil code has led to alarm among tribal communities in different regions of the country. What are the concerns of tribals… Continue reading The infinite variety of custom – on UCC and Tribals debate

The master plan and the slaves

Source– The post is based on the article “The master plan and the slaves” published in The Hindu on 3th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1-Urbanization Relevance:  Urban planning News- Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, stressed at a recent Urban-20 City Sherpas’ meet that a master plan is crucial to manage urbanisation. Master Plan is an instrument… Continue reading The master plan and the slaves

Between two books, a revelatory social history

Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India Contents1 What are… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history

Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts

Source: The post is based on an article “Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: concerns with women bureaucrats in getting top positions. News: In June 1991, India’s 10th Prime Minister, P V Narasimha Rao, formed a group… Continue reading Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts

Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power

Source- The post is based on the article “Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to domestic workers News- A housing society in Bengaluru has barred maids from using common areas.… Continue reading Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power

Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Population Census3 About the history of Population Census in India4 What is the rationale behind conducting a Population Census?5 What are the advantages associated with the Population Census data?6 What are the challenges associated with Population Census data collection?7 What should be done? Introduction The Population Census is… Continue reading Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the State of World Population report3 What are the key findings of the State of World Population report?  4 What are the findings of the State of World Population report on India’s Population?  5 What are the opportunities created by a rising population?  6 What are the adverse implications of… Continue reading State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise

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