Index

Chapter I

Social Justice & Development

155 topics
  1. § Access to Higher Education & Equity p.1

    Government initiatives to expand higher education access, especially for rural and disadvantaged ...

  2. § Accountability and Transparency in Public Trusts p.1

    Accountability and transparency are paramount in public trusts managing donations, requiring robu...

  3. § Adolescent Malnutrition (Double Burden) p.1

    India faces a 'double burden' of malnutrition in adolescents, with persistent stunting alongside ...

  4. § Adoption Process & Reforms p.2

    The existing legal adoption process, perceived as lengthy and complex, inadvertently contributes ...

  5. § Aging Population and Retirement Security in India p.2

    India faces a looming retirement crisis due to a rapidly aging population, high medical inflation...

  6. § Anganwadi System Reforms & Evolution p.2

    The Anganwadi system, a vital component of India's ICDS, is undergoing significant reforms, shift...

  7. § Animal Birth Control & Rabies Elimination p.3

    Government initiatives like the ABC Rules, 2023, and the National Action Plan for Rabies Eliminat...

  8. § Atmanirbhar Philanthropy Ecosystem p.3

    India is moving towards a self-reliant philanthropy model, with domestic giving now far surpassin...

  9. § Ayush Ahaar Initiative p.3

    A Ministry of Ayush initiative promoting traditional Indian dietary practices to foster wellness,...

  10. § Ayush Systems of Medicine p.4

    AYUSH systems are India's traditional medical practices (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopat...

  11. § Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) p.4

    A national mission to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem in India, facilitating seaml...

  12. § Behavioral Nudges in Public Policy Implementation p.4

    Behavioral nudges are policy tools that subtly influence choices towards desired outcomes, crucia...

  13. § Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme p.5

    BBBP is a national movement aimed at reversing the declining Child Sex Ratio and empowering girls...

  14. § Bonded Labor System p.5

    Bonded labor is a constitutionally prohibited form of forced labor, abolished by law, where indiv...

  15. § Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Health Financing Challenges in India p.5

    Recent health surveys reveal a growing burden of NCDs like obesity and diabetes across all demogr...

  16. § Capacity Building for Cooperative Professionals p.6

    Capacity building initiatives, including FDPs and workshops, are being implemented for cooperativ...

  17. § Caste Census p.6

    A proposed enumeration of caste identities beyond Scheduled Castes and Tribes as part of the dece...

  18. § Census of India p.6

    The Census of India is a statutory, decennial exercise by the RGI, vital for national planning. T...

  19. § Cervical Cancer Prevention & HPV Vaccination in India p.7

    India faces a high burden of cervical cancer, largely preventable by HPV vaccination. The governm...

  20. § Challenges in Welfare Scheme Implementation p.7

    The Priyadarshini free bus scheme in Kerala highlights the complex challenges of welfare policy i...

  21. § Challenges to Education for Migrant Children p.7

    Migrant children face significant hurdles in accessing and continuing education, including langua...

  22. § Child Malnutrition in India p.8

    Child malnutrition in India, as per NFHS-6, shows progress in stunting reduction due to better he...

  23. § Child Protection Mechanisms and Challenges in India p.8

    India's child protection system, particularly concerning child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act, ...

  24. § Child Trafficking p.8

    Child trafficking involves organized gangs exploiting vulnerable mothers and childless couples, o...

  25. § Code on Social Security, 2020 p.9

    The Code on Social Security, 2020, consolidates nine social security laws, aiming for universal c...

  26. § Communal Harmony & Social Media's Impact p.9

    Social media significantly influences communal harmony by rapidly spreading narratives that can e...

  27. § Community Radio Services p.9

    Community Radio Services are local, community-run stations crucial for information and empowermen...

  28. § Consumer Protection Act, 2019 p.10

    The CPA 2019 is a landmark legislation that expanded consumer rights to include e-commerce, estab...

  29. § Cooperative Movement in India p.10

    The cooperative movement in India, traditionally strong in agriculture, is undergoing a transform...

  30. § Cooperative Sector in India p.10

    India's cooperative sector, with millions of members, is vital for inclusive growth, especially i...

  31. § Data Integrity and Reliability in Public Policy p.11

    Data integrity and reliability are paramount for effective public policy, ensuring that governmen...

  32. § Digital Literacy and Cyber Awareness p.11

    Enhancing digital literacy and cyber awareness is a critical defense against hybrid cybercrime. I...

  33. § Disease Surveillance and Notifiable Diseases Policy p.11
  34. § Drought Management and Mitigation p.12

    Drought management encompasses proactive measures like water conservation and crop planning, and ...

  35. § Drought Management in India p.12

    Drought management in India is primarily handled by State Governments in coordination with centra...

  36. § Drug Abuse and Trafficking in India: Challenges and Responses p.12

    India faces a complex drug problem due to its location between major drug-producing regions, dome...

  37. § Drug Traceability and Quality Control in Pharmaceuticals p.13

    A government initiative to enhance drug authenticity and quality control through a QR code-based ...

  38. § Early Childhood Development (ECD) p.13

    Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a holistic process encompassing physical, cognitive, and soc...

  39. § Economic Valuation of Unpaid Domestic Labour p.13

    The Supreme Court's ruling on quantifying unpaid domestic labour for compensation in accident cas...

  40. § Economic Valuation of Unpaid Domestic Work p.14

    The Supreme Court's Shishupal judgment significantly advanced the economic valuation of homemaker...

  41. § Education System Reforms and Challenges p.14

    The article highlights the critical need for well-planned and executed education reforms, particu...

  42. § Education Welfare Schemes & Policy Implementation p.14

    Odisha's new government announced free KG to PG education in state institutions, benefiting EWS a...

  43. § Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) p.15

    EMRSs are residential schools for ST children, managed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, providi...

  44. § Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms in India p.15

    India's electricity distribution sector faces significant challenges like high AT&C losses and ag...

  45. § Epidemic Preparedness and Response in India p.15

    India's epidemic preparedness involves a comprehensive system of surveillance, lab networks, rapi...

  46. § Erosion of Social Capital and Public Sphere p.16

    Examines the weakening of traditional collective social life, public spaces, and community instit...

  47. § Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge p.16

    The ethnobotanical uses of Solanum pandeyi by the Great Andamanese tribe and settler communities ...

  48. § Evolution and Effectiveness of Population Policies in India p.16

    India's population policy is shifting from control to incentives due to falling TFR. Andhra Prade...

  49. § Financial Health p.17

    Financial health is a holistic concept of financial well-being, encompassing managing daily expen...

  50. § Financial Inclusion for Women p.17

    Government and financial institutions offer various incentives like lower interest rates, reduced...

  51. § Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Drugs Regulation p.17

    FDCs combine multiple drugs; while beneficial when rational, irrational FDCs pose significant hea...

  52. § Food Security Schemes & Public Distribution System p.18

    Odisha's Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana will provide an additional 5 kg of free rice monthly to ...

  53. § Gender Disparity in Higher Education and Employment p.18

    Despite significant gains in female higher education enrolment and a positive Gender Parity Index...

  54. § Good Samaritan Law and Protection p.18

    Good Samaritan laws protect individuals who assist others in emergencies from legal liability, en...

  55. § Governance Challenges in Policy Implementation p.19

    Policy implementation often faces challenges like administrative errors, inadequate enforcement, ...

  56. § Governance and Accountability in the Indian Education System p.19

    The Indian education system is under scrutiny for governance failures, including examination irre...

  57. § Government Initiatives for MSME Development p.19

    Government initiatives for MSMEs encompass a range of schemes and digital platforms designed to b...

  58. § Government Support for the Indian Film Industry p.20

    Government initiatives for the film industry include financial aid (DCDFC, NFDC), global promotio...

  59. § Grievance Redressal Mechanisms p.20

    Systems designed to address public complaints against government services, vital for accountabili...

  60. § Health Insurance and Healthcare Financing p.21

    Health insurance in India faces challenges of adequacy and affordability due to rising costs and ...

  61. § Healthcare Ecosystem Strengthening and Human Resource Development p.20

    India aims to strengthen its healthcare ecosystem and human resources, particularly nurses, to ac...

  62. § Heatwaves and Public Health Management p.21

    Heatwaves pose significant public health risks, exacerbated by climate change. Governments implem...

  63. § Human Trafficking p.21

    Human trafficking, particularly for commercial sexual exploitation, is a severe human rights viol...

  64. § Human Trafficking for Cyber Slavery p.22

    Human trafficking for cyber slavery involves luring individuals with false job promises, confinin...

  65. § Human Trafficking in India: Causes, Manifestations, and Impact p.22

    Human trafficking is a complex, organized crime exploiting vulnerability for various forms of exp...

  66. § Illicit Liquor as a Public Health and Governance Crisis p.22

    Illicit liquor tragedies are a recurring public health crisis in India, driven by methanol divers...

  67. § Implementation Challenges of Rights-Based Legislation p.23

    Despite robust rights-based legislation, implementation in India is often hampered by infrastruct...

  68. § Inclusive Urban Planning & Climate Resilience p.23

    Focuses on integrating climate action with urban planning, housing, health, and social protection...

  69. § Integration of Traditional Indian Wellness Systems (AYUSH) into Public Health p.23

    This concept covers the Indian government's policy and efforts to promote and integrate tradition...

  70. § Integrity of Examination System p.24

    The integrity of India's examination system is vital for meritocracy and public trust, frequently...

  71. § Integrity of Public Examination Systems p.24

    The integrity of public examination systems is vital for meritocracy and social justice, but freq...

  72. § Internal Stratification and Heterogeneity within Scheduled Castes p.24

    Explores how SCs are internally divided by sub-caste, religion, and socio-economic status, leadin...

  73. § International Maritime Labour Standards and Conventions p.25

    International conventions like STCW and MLC 2006 establish global standards for seafarer training...

  74. § International Migration Governance & Refugee Protection p.25

    The EU's efforts to deport Afghan migrants amidst a humanitarian crisis highlight the complexitie...

  75. § Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 p.25

    The JJ Act, 2015, is India's primary law for child protection, covering children in need of care ...

  76. § LGBTQ+ Rights and Gender Identity p.26

    Focuses on legal recognition, anti-discrimination measures, and ongoing challenges for LGBTQ+ ind...

  77. § Legal and Policy Framework for Combating Human Trafficking in India p.26

    India's anti-trafficking efforts rely on a fragmented legal framework, strengthened by SC judgmen...

  78. § Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) p.26

    MSMEs are the economic backbone, driving employment and growth. Key challenges include access to ...

  79. § Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India p.27

    MSMEs are the economic backbone of India, driving growth, employment, and inclusive development, ...

  80. § Ministry of Minority Affairs p.27

    Apex body for minority welfare, responsible for policy, schemes, and coordination, including Haj ...

  81. § Mission Vatsalya Scheme p.27

    Mission Vatsalya is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Developmen...

  82. § Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 p.28

    India's primary law against drug trafficking and abuse, establishing prohibitions, penalties, and...

  83. § National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) p.28

    India's National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), first issued in 2016 and revised in 2019, is a ...

  84. § National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 p.28

    NEP 2020 is India's latest comprehensive education policy, aiming for holistic development, skill...

  85. § National Family Health Survey (NFHS) p.29

    The NFHS is a vital, large-scale survey providing comprehensive data on India's health, populatio...

  86. § National Pension System (NPS) p.29

    NPS is India's market-linked, defined contribution pension scheme, recently reformed to allow hig...

  87. § National Policy and Action Plan to address Left Wing Extremism (LWE) p.29

    India's 2015 LWE policy combines security, development (e.g., SCA Scheme for infrastructure), and...

  88. § National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) p.30

    NSCAEM is a 2023 mission to eliminate SCD by 2047, targeting 0-40 year olds in 17 tribal states. ...

  89. § Occupational Health & Climate Change Impacts p.30

    Examines how climate change, particularly extreme heat, poses significant occupational health ris...

  90. § Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in India p.31

    OSH in India faces challenges like poor enforcement, cost-cutting leading to safety compromises, ...

  91. § Occupational Safety and Health in Infrastructure Projects p.30

    Occupational safety in infrastructure projects, particularly in hazardous environments like tunne...

  92. § PM VIKAS Scheme p.32

    PM VIKAS is a Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for skill development, entrepreneurship, and ed...

  93. § Parametric Heat Insurance for Informal Workers p.31

    Parametric heat insurance provides automatic, trigger-based payouts to informal workers to mitiga...

  94. § Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) p.31

    PVTGs are the most vulnerable tribal groups in India, identified by specific socio-economic indic...

  95. § Pilgrimage Management and Welfare (Haj) p.32

    Government initiatives to streamline and enhance the welfare of Indian Haj pilgrims through digit...

  96. § Pilgrimage Management and Welfare in India p.32

    Government's role in facilitating religious pilgrimages (e.g., Haj) through administrative, logis...

  97. § Political Representation and Marginalization of Scheduled Castes p.33

    Examines why SCs, despite significant population, struggle for political power, focusing on inter...

  98. § Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) p.33

    PMAY is a central government scheme providing affordable housing, notably encouraging female owne...

  99. § Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana p.33

    PMKVY is MSDE's flagship skill training scheme under Skill India Mission, providing short-term tr...

  100. § Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana p.34

    PMMVY is a centrally sponsored scheme providing cash incentives via DBT to pregnant and lactating...

  101. § Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) p.34

    PM-SETU is a Rs. 60,000 crore scheme to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), featuring ...

  102. § Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act, 1994 p.34

    The PC-PNDT Act, 1994, is a crucial legal framework in India designed to combat female foeticide ...

  103. § Preventive Healthcare and Public Health Policy p.35

    Public health policy increasingly emphasizes preventive healthcare to combat the rising burden of...

  104. § Prison Reforms and Administration p.35

    Prison reforms address systemic issues like overcrowding, human rights violations, and lack of re...

  105. § Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme p.35

    The PLI scheme is a government policy offering incentives on incremental sales to boost domestic ...

  106. § Promoting Healthier Food Environments and Dietary Practices p.36

    Comprehensive policies to create supportive food environments and improve dietary habits, especia...

  107. § Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Adolescent Sexuality p.36

    The POCSO Act, intended for child protection, faces criticism for criminalizing consensual adoles...

  108. § Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 p.36

    The POCSO Act, 2012, aims to protect children from sexual abuse through a child-friendly legal fr...

  109. § Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996 p.37

    PESA, 1996, extends the 73rd Amendment to Scheduled Areas, empowering Gram Sabhas with significan...

  110. § Public Health Challenges in India: Dual Burden of Disease p.38

    India's public health faces a 'dual burden' of persistent malnutrition and rising obesity/NCDs, r...

  111. § Public Health Data Utilization and Evidence-Based Policymaking p.38

    The article highlights India's challenge in translating vast health survey data (like NFHS) into ...

  112. § Public Health Infrastructure and Healthcare Access p.39

    Strengthening public health infrastructure, particularly at the district level, is essential for ...

  113. § Public Health Policy in India: Challenges and Critiques p.39

    India's public health policies are critiqued for shifting focus from population health to individ...

  114. § Public Health Preparedness and Disease Surveillance p.39

    Public health preparedness involves a health system's ability to respond to emergencies. Kerala's...

  115. § Public Health System and Frontline Health Workers in India p.40

    India's public health system, driven by frontline workers (ASHA, AWW, ANM), has achieved signific...

  116. § Public Health and Preventive Healthcare Initiatives p.37

    India is prioritizing public health and preventive healthcare, focusing on eliminating anaemia, e...

  117. § Public Healthcare Infrastructure and Women's Health in India p.37

    India's public healthcare infrastructure faces significant challenges, including resource shortag...

  118. § Public Healthcare System Reforms and Decentralized Delivery p.38

    Tamil Nadu's healthcare model exemplifies effective public health system reforms through sustaine...

  119. § Public Protests and Political Mobilization in India p.40

    Public protests in India are diverse, triggered by socio-economic grievances or specific policies...

  120. § Regulation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education p.40

    Government's commitment to regulating higher education institutions through inspections, ensuring...

  121. § Regulation of Unhealthy Food Advertising and Public Health p.41

    Policy measures to regulate advertising of unhealthy foods (HFSS/UPFs) are crucial to combat NCDs...

  122. § Reservation Policy and Social Justice in India p.41

    The Supreme Court's observations on reservation benefits for advanced sections within backward cl...

  123. § STEAM Education p.46

    STEAM education integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to promote han...

  124. § Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan p.41

    An overarching scheme by the Ministry of Education for school education (pre-school to Class 12),...

  125. § Science Education and Talent Nurturing in India p.42

    India's National Olympiad Programme, spearheaded by DAE and HBCSE, is a key initiative for identi...

  126. § Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for Inclusive Socio-economic Development p.42

    Government leverages Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) through schemes like those by DST ...

  127. § Science-Led Sustainable Development & Rural Transformation p.42

    This approach uses scientific research and technology to drive sustainable development, particula...

  128. § Seafarer Welfare and Training Initiatives p.43

    Government's 'Sagar Mein Yog' initiative mandates comprehensive yoga-based wellness training for ...

  129. § Sex Ratio & Female Foeticide p.43

    Declining sex ratio, driven by female foeticide and son preference, is a major social and demogra...

  130. § Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in India p.43

    SCD is a genetic blood disorder prevalent in Indian tribal communities, causing anaemia and pain....

  131. § Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in India p.44

    India's skill development ecosystem, spearheaded by MSDE and NSDC, focuses on demand-driven, outc...

  132. § Skill Development Initiatives in India p.44

    Skill India Mission is a national initiative launched in 2015 by MSDE to skill, re-skill, and up-...

  133. § Social Discrimination and Minority Rights p.44

    The issue of targeting religious minorities under the guise of demographic concerns and immigrati...

  134. § Social Security and Pension Systems p.45

    Government initiatives providing financial support to the elderly and other vulnerable groups, cr...

  135. § Socio-economic and Environmental Factors Influencing Youth Aspirations p.45

    Young Indians face significant socio-economic barriers like financial insecurity, lack of housing...

  136. § State Excise Policy and Alcohol Regulation p.45

    State excise policy governs alcohol production, sale, and consumption, balancing state revenue wi...

  137. § State's Overreach in Linking Electoral Rolls to Welfare and Citizenship p.46

    The Supreme Court has consistently held that electoral roll status is for voting purposes only an...

  138. § Statelessness and Citizenship Issues in India p.46

    Statelessness is the condition of lacking nationality, impacting rights and identity. India addre...

  139. § Student Suicides and Mental Health Crisis in India p.47

    Student suicides are a growing national crisis in India, driven by academic pressure, societal ex...

  140. § Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation in India p.47

    Substance abuse is a major social and health issue in India, requiring comprehensive strategies i...

  141. § Surrender and Rehabilitation Policies for Insurgents p.47

    Government policies designed to encourage insurgents to surrender and reintegrate into society th...

  142. § Three-Language Formula p.48

    The Three-Language Formula is a long-standing education policy in India, aiming to foster multili...

  143. § Traditional Pastoral Livelihoods and Common Property Resources p.48

    Traditional pastoral communities depend on common lands for livelihoods, but their customary righ...

  144. § Tribal Education and Cultural Preservation p.48

    EMRS represent a significant government effort to provide quality education to tribal children wh...

  145. § Tribal Governance and Welfare in Scheduled Areas p.49

    Tribal governance and welfare in Scheduled Areas are guided by constitutional safeguards (Fifth/S...

  146. § Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) p.49

    TRIs are state-level institutions supported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to preserve and pro...

  147. § Tuberculosis Elimination Program in India p.49

    India's ambitious TB elimination goal by 2025 requires a holistic strategy beyond a single vaccin...

  148. § Vocational Education and Skill Development in India p.50

    India's vocational education ecosystem, primarily through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), ...

  149. § Welfare Measures for Defence Personnel and Martyrs' Families p.50

    This concept covers the government's policies and initiatives aimed at honouring and supporting d...

  150. § Welfare Schemes for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Personnel p.50

    Government initiatives for CAPF personnel welfare include educational scholarships (PMSS, Shaurya...

  151. § Welfare Schemes for Socially and Educationally Disadvantaged Sections p.51

    Government schemes like PM-YASASVI provide financial assistance and educational opportunities to ...

  152. § Women's Economic Empowerment and Public Health Outcomes p.51

    Women's increased income and economic agency lead to improved public health outcomes by shifting ...

  153. § Women's Labor Force Participation and Enabling Social Infrastructure p.51

    Boosting women's labor force participation requires robust social infrastructure like universal c...

  154. § Women's Rights and Resistance in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan p.52

    Afghan women face severe rights abuses under the Taliban, leading to courageous public protests, ...

  155. § Women's Role in Indian Armed Forces p.52

    The 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition, being an all-women circumnavigation, exemplifies the growin...

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