Farmer Suicides in India
NCRB Findings (2023) Relevance Historical Trends & Continuity Underlying Causes of Farmer Suicides Structural Dimensions Political-Economic Criticism Possible Solutions & Way Forward
More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid
Basics Relevance Current Situation Opportunities Challenges Reforms & Solutions Implications Conclusion Women’s rising presence in agriculture must not reinforce invisibility but instead unlock transformative potential.
Culture meets commerce at Kolkata’s Durga Puja
Cultural Significance Relevance: Economic Dimensions Governance & Policy Dimensions Social & Political Significance Environmental & Urban Challenges Conclusion
Why Indians Should Care About Noise Pollution in Cities
What Happened? Relevance Context Systemic Failures (as Article highlights) Health, Social & Economic Impact Comparative Perspective Policy Path Ahead (Article’s Suggestions) Arguments & Counter-Arguments Way Forward
Kolhan tribe’s Manki-Munda system
Basics Relevance : GS-I (Indian Society, Tribal Culture), GS-II (Panchayati Raj, PESA Act, Customary Governance). Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion The Manki-Munda system reflects the deep cultural autonomy of the Ho community, but to remain relevant in the 21st century, it must be reformed and integrated with democratic governance while safeguarding tribal identity […]
Pendency continues to plague SC as case backlog hits all-time high
Basics Relevance : GS-II (Judiciary, Access to Justice, Legal Reforms), GS-II/III (Social Issues: child marriage, gender rights). Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion
Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits
Basics Relevance : GS II (Governance – Welfare Schemes, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Digital Divide) + GS II (Federalism – Centre–State implementation gaps). Current Status Causes of Low Coverage Implications Governance & Policy Concerns Global Comparisons Way Forward
School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh
Basics: What is UDISE+? Relevance : GS 2(Education , Social Issues) Key Findings of UDISE+ 2024-25 Causes of Decline in Enrolment Positive Indicators Amid Decline Implications of the Decline Way Forward
Karnataka’s gig workers’ welfare bill
Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Labour Laws) Key Financial Provisions Institutional Structure Market Context & Scale Worker Welfare Focus Areas Platform Obligations Implementation Challenges Broader Implications
How honour killings in India are reinforced and legitimised
Basics and Context Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Issues, Constitution , Fundamental Rights) Caste System as a Social Phenomenon The Role of Inter-Caste Marriage Honour Killings as Hierarchy under Siege Tamil Nadu’s Caste Paradox Family as the Core Vehicle of Caste Changing Family and Youth Dynamics Broader Social Justice Dimension Challenges in Addressing […]