Why is there a drop in school enrolments
Drop in Enrolment: Relevance : GS 2(Education ) Change in Methodology: Reasons for Decline: Decline in Schools: Impact of School Closures: Effect on Funding: State-Specific Trends: UDISe+ Data Caution:
NHRC expresses concern over continuous deaths of sanitation workers
Issue Overview: Relevance : GS 2( Social Justice) NHRC’s Recommendations: Data on Sanitation Worker Deaths: Societal Impact: Suggested Measures: Conclusion:
School Dropout Rates: A Growing Concern in Bihar and Assam
Context: Dropout Rates and Educational Continuity in India Relevance: GS Paper 2 (Education) National Improvement States with Declining Performance States with Strong Improvement Rankings and Stagnation Implications Conclusion While national averages indicate progress, significant disparities at the state level underline the necessity for region-specific strategies to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.
Behaviour that Causes Mental Pain to Spouse: Ground for Divorce
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that persistent emotional distress caused by a spouse constitutes mental cruelty, a valid ground for divorce. Relevance : GS 1 (Society ) , GS 2 (Social Justice ) Mental Cruelty as Divorce Ground Case Background Supreme Court Judgment Alimony
The Digital Frontier of Inequality
Context: India’s digital revolution has brought rapid growth in mobile and internet connectivity but also an increase in tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Relevance: GS 2 (Social Justice) Digital Growth: Initiatives: Challenges: Measures: Strategies:
CEA’s Address on Mental Health and Economic Priorities
Context : Chief economic advisor expresses concern on Mental Health Crisis Among Youth Relevance: GS 1(Society) Importance:
Gamify India’s Skilling Initiatives
Background: The issue of unemployment and the skills gap in India highlights the need for creating jobs and aligning the workforce with industry requirements. Relevance: GS 3 (Employment, Skill Development) Innovative Training Solutions:
UGC Approves Flexible Duration for Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Context: Undergraduate students in India will now have the option to accelerate or extend their degree completion times, thanks to new educational reforms. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADPs) and Extended Degree Programmes (EDPs), in alignment with the learner-centric objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Furthermore, the […]
Supreme Court Advocates for Empowerment and Autonomy
Context: The Supreme Court of India has highlighted the need for governance reforms aimed at empowering female elected representatives and protecting their autonomy. In its recent remarks, the court addressed the systemic gender biases, bureaucratic overreach, and discriminatory practices that often undermine women in leadership positions. Emphasizing the necessity for introspection and structural changes, the […]
Determining Minority Educational Institution
Context: In a significant ruling, a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court, without deciding whether Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) qualifies as a minority institution, overruled a 1967 judgment by a 5-judge bench in the Azeez Basha case. The majority opinion established elaborate parameters for assessing the minority character of an institution. The court has tasked […]