Source: The post is based on the article “Planning for megapolises” published in “Business Standard” on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure. News: The article discusses the extensive construction and infrastructure development in Indian cities like… Continue reading On urban infrastructure development – Planning for megapolises
Tag: Society
On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
Source: This post on the trends of ageing has been created based on the article “The world is getting older. Can India cope?” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Population and associated issues. News: This article discusses the trends in human population growth, especially… Continue reading On Increasing global elderly population – The world is getting older. Can India cope?
On India’s linguistic diversity – Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free
Source: This post on India’s linguistic diversity is based on the article “Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free” published in “Live mint” on 27th October 2023. Syllabus: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of multilingualism in India, highlighting… Continue reading On India’s linguistic diversity – Multilingualism can be magical if it’s error-free
On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
Source: The post is based on the article “On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature” published in Indian express on 19th October 2023. Syllabus:GS1- Society News: The article discusses societal acceptance of queer relationships in India. Manisha and Dimple’s wedding shows changing views. Movies and shows support LGBTQI+ stories. How has society’s… Continue reading On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Source: The post is based on the article “Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Woman empowerment & GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses the work of Claudia Goldin on gender inequality in the job market. Goldin argues that women’s lower pay… Continue reading Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce
Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament
Source: The post is based on the article “Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament. Data proves it” published in “Indian express” on 11th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- Social empowerment News: The article discusses the positive impact of policies by Indian government on women and highlights how women in Parliament, especially from BJP party,… Continue reading Women MPs’ contribution has increased in Parliament
IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy: Vegetarianism of purity promotes segregation, hierarchy and even violence” published in Indian Express on 11th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS1- Society- Salient features of Indian Society. News: The article discusses the ongoing tension and changes in India regarding vegetarianism, particularly rooted in caste… Continue reading IIT-B’s ‘vegetarian tables’ policy
A census for a new deal
Source: The post is based on the article “A census for a new deal” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1 – Salient features of Indian Society News: The article discusses the role of caste and religion in Indian politics, especially focusing on a caste survey from the Bihar government. This move… Continue reading A census for a new deal
No country for old women
Source: The post is based on the article “No country for old women” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues News: The graphically illustrates the challenges faced by India’s growing elderly population, particularly women, in areas such as health, daily activities, and financial stability. It also highlights… Continue reading No country for old women
Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
Source: The post is based on the article “Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society- population and associated issues & GS2- polity- caste survey News: The article discusses a detailed caste survey in Bihar, India, revealing that… Continue reading Equality and identity- Equitable distribution of resources must not be by accentuating caste identity
