Challenges in India’s Higher Education
Current Scenario: Relevance : GS 2(Education) Challenges in India’s Higher Education Multi-Pronged Strategy for Brain Gain The Way Forward
Bihar teacher’s quest to educate poor children at cremation ground
Background of the Initiative: Relevance : GS 4(Ethics -Leadership) Origins and Motivation: Teaching Approach: Impact on Students: Support and Recognition: Personal Sacrifice: Broader Impact: Sumit Kumar’s Vision:
Study moots inclusion of 179 groups in SC ST OBC lists
Context : Relevance : GS 1(Society ) Recommendations for Inclusion: Additional Findings: Implications: Controversies and Criticisms: Potential Impact on Policy:
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: