Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022

Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2022

Contents

1. Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling
2. Working Women too, with a dream of good childcare

Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is Appalling

Context

Kerela High Court recently dismissed an appeal by the MediaOne, a television channel whose license was not renewed based upon ‘National Security’ concerns.

Relevance

GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.

GS-II: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.

Dimensions of the Article

• What is Sealed Cover Jurisprudence?
• Judicial Stand on Sealed Cover Jurisprudence
• Why is Sealed Cover Jurisprudence a concern?
• Way Forward

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Working Women too, With a Dream of Good Childcare

Context

A World Health Organization report has recently pointed out towards feminization of poverty due to informal nature of work. This has affected women’s maternal health and the health of her child. With 95% of Indian women being employed in the informal sector of the economy as per International Labour Organization, the issue becomes even more pertinent.

Relevance

GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

GS-II: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections.

Dimensions of the Article

• Steps taken to address Maternal Health Benefits and other issues
• Challenges faced by Women working in Informal Sector
• What can be done for the women working in Informal Sector
• Way Forward

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