Source: The post is based on the article “Two analyses on Manipur. The first explains why ST status for Meiteis is problematic for a number of reasons. The second details the gender dimension of the escalating ethnic violence” published in The Times of India on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Salient features of Indian… Continue reading Two analyses on Manipur
Tag: Society
First, Make All Polygamy Illegal – on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Source: The post is based on the article “First, Make All Polygamy Illegal” published in Times of India on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: In this article, author argues that instead of focusing on… Continue reading First, Make All Polygamy Illegal – on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
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
