Source-This post on Urban Transformation in India has been created based on the article “An outlining of urban transformation strategies” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context- About 50 crore people, or 36% of India’s population, live in cities, with urbanization growing at 2%… Continue reading Urban Transformation in India
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UN’s “World Population Prospects” report
Source: The post UN’s “World Population Prospects” report has been created, based on the article “Demographic destiny: India has a limited window of growth” published in “Business standard” on 16th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-society-population and associated issues Context: The article discusses the UN’s “World Population Prospects” report, which predicts global population growth… Continue reading UN’s “World Population Prospects” report
Plight of Residents of Ultra Slums
Source-This post on Plight of Residents of Ultra Slum has been created based on the article “Residents of ultra-slums should have access to welfare provisions” published in “LiveMint” on 4 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-1– Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Context-The phenomenon of extreme poverty, once confined to large cities,… Continue reading Plight of Residents of Ultra Slums
Changes in India’s population perspectives
Source: The post changes in India’s population perspectives has been created, based on the article “India’s new trilemma” published in “Business standard” on 1st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society-population and associated issues and GS paper 3-Indian Economy – Growth, development and employment Context: The article discusses India’s demographic changes, contrasting past fears of… Continue reading Changes in India’s population perspectives
James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements
Source-This post on James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements has been created based on the article “Remembering James Lawson: Man who connected Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1- The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the… Continue reading James Lawson: A Bridge Between Movements
The court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”
Source: The post the court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”has been created, based on the article “Human dignity versus religious practices” published in “The Hindu” on 25th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-society and GS paper 2-Indian constitution Context: The article discusses a court ruling allowing a religious practice of rolling on leftover plantain… Continue reading The court’s decision on “Annadhanam” and “Angapradakshanam”
Real challenge with inequality in India
Source: The post real challenge with inequality in India has been created, based on the article “Balanced development: Spatial inequality must be addressed” published in “Business standard” on 11th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-society-poverty and developmental issues Context: The article discusses how recent data shows a decline in inequality in India, as measured… Continue reading Real challenge with inequality in India
India faces age-related discrimination at work
Source: The post India faces age-related discrimination at work has been created, based on the article “The ageism debate: India will gain from raising the retirement age” published in “Business standard” on 7th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- social issue and GS Paper 3- economy-employment Context: The article discusses how both young… Continue reading India faces age-related discrimination at work
Impact of misinterpretation of the Special Marriage Act (SMA)
Source: The post impact of misinterpretation of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) has been created, based on the article “Bizarre judgment: Personal law norms cannot be used to invalidate inter-faith marriages” published in “The Hindu” on 7th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1- Society – Salient Features Context: The article discusses a case… Continue reading Impact of misinterpretation of the Special Marriage Act (SMA)
Impact of Methodological Changes on Poverty Data in India’s 2022-23 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Source: The post impact of Methodological Changes on Poverty Data in India’s 2022-23 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey has been created, based on the article “Not NDA vs UPA: The numbers behind the poverty debate” published in “Indian express” on 1st June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1– Society-poverty and developmental issues Context: This article… Continue reading Impact of Methodological Changes on Poverty Data in India’s 2022-23 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey