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 […]
Schools can take time to use mother tongue as medium
Policy Background Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Education ) Challenges in Metro Schools No Immediate Mandate Implementation Strategy Key Takeaway
Enabling voting rights for migrants
Context: Bihar, Migration, and Low Turnout Relevance : GS 2(Elections ,Social Issues) Patterns and Complexity of Migration Challenges in Voting Access for Migrants Proposed Mechanisms and Their Prospects Statutory Holiday + Transport for Intra-State Migrants Postal Ballot System Shifting Constituencies Remote Voting Machines (RVMs) Women Migrants: A Special Case Why a Mixed Approach is Needed Policy […]
SC deprecates trend of accused reneging on bail payment promises
Supreme Court’s Concern Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice, Judiciary) Manipulation of Judicial Process Accused later challenge bail conditions as: Judicial Observations Case in Focus SC’s Balanced Approach Ethical and Legal Concerns Raises questions on: Implications for Judicial Reform SC’s remarks could:
Recognising Adivasi identity in the Census
Context: As India prepares for the 2027 Census, tribal communities are demanding formal recognition of their distinct religious identities. The current format forces many Adivasis to misidentify under mainstream religions or the ambiguous “Other Religious Persuasion” category, sparking concerns over constitutional rights and cultural erasure. Relevance: GS 1 (Indian Society) , GS 2 (Governance & Polity, Social Issues) Conclusion : Disclaimer : The views […]
The unregulated drink rethinking alcohol control in India
Scale and Impact of Alcohol Use in India Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Determinants of Alcohol Consumption Policy and Regulation Landscape Weaknesses in National Policies Contradictions and Fragmentation Recommendations for a National Alcohol Control Strategy Way Forward