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Free bus schemes help, but rural India pays more to travel

Context A recent World Bank report noted that India lifted approximately 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23. Extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $2.15 per day, has declined from 16.2% to 2.3% in this period. However, these statistics prompt further investigation into how household consumption patterns have evolved, particularly regarding expenditure priorities across rural and urban India. […]

Crimes against women mount as courts and police falter

 Alarming Recent Incidents Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Justice) High Crime Rate, But Justice Elusive Chargesheeting in Decline Conviction Rates Among the Lowest Trial Pendency at Crisis Levels The Triple Crisis Odisha is marked by a dangerous combination: This “high crime–low justice” paradox creates a culture of impunity and public distrust. Systemic & Institutional Apathy […]

How screens affect children

Introduction: Context & Concern Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Social Issues , Education) Psychological and Behavioural Impact Academic and Social Decline Physical Health Repercussions Evidence from Studies Institutional Alarms & Cases School and Policy Response Legal and Judicial Interventions Parental and Societal Role Conclusion & Way Forward

European Commission’s Age Verification Plan

Context and Purpose The European Commission is piloting a digital age verification app under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to prevent children from accessing harmful online content. The system is designed to maintain user privacy while ensuring platforms (especially adult content providers) comply with EU safety standards. Relevance : GS 2(Rights ,Social Issues ) Why This Move? Children face multiple online threats: […]

97% ‘untouchability’ cases pending in courts: govt. report

Background: Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Judiciary) Dismal Trends in Case Registration Alarming Judicial Pendency and Acquittal Rate Policing and Prosecution Gaps Contrast with SC/ST Atrocities Act (1989) Structural & Legal Challenges The Way Forward

Govt. data show fall  in women at work in  rural, urban areas

Unemployment Rate: Flatlining Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Social Justice) Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): Declining Women’s Workforce Participation: Falling Sharply Sectoral Insights: Agriculture and Gender Worker-Population Ratio (WPR): Not Explicitly Released Broader Implications Policy Way Forward Conclusion The static unemployment rate masks deeper vulnerabilities, especially among women and rural populations. Declining LFPR is a bigger concern than open […]

The need to protect India’s linguistic secularism

India’s Linguistic Diversity: Facts First Relevance : GS 1(Indian Society ) , GS 2(Polity and Constitution ) Constitutional Safeguards Unique Model of Indian Secularism Emerging Threats to Linguistic Harmony Why Linguistic Tolerance Matters Role of Political Leadership Globalisation vs Identity Assertion Conclusion India’s linguistic secularism is foundational to its democracy. Protecting every language — big or small […]

Dowry deaths in India

Context Despite being legally banned, dowry practices and related violence persist across India. A spate of recent cases — involving torture, suicides, and murders — underlines the systemic failures in prevention, investigation, and prosecution. Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Key Data: Dowry Deaths in India (2017–2022) Indicator Value/Insight Avg. Dowry Deaths Reported/Year ~7,000 (NCRB data, likely under-reported) Charge-Sheeted Cases/Year ~4,500 (rest […]

Nearly 600 Eklavya school students cracked IIT-JEE and NEET

Background on EMRS Relevance : GS 2(Education , Social Justice), GS 1(Society) 2025 Competitive Exam Results (as per Tribal Affairs Ministry Evaluation) Exam Total Qualified Expected Top Institution Admission IIT-JEE Mains 218 students ~25 in NITs IIT-JEE Advanced 34 students ~18 in IITs NEET-UG 344 students At least 3 in AIIMS Total ~596 students Across top-tier […]