Context Recently, a High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development was held under the auspices of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The solutions offered by indigenous tribal communities in Rajasthan to global challenges, and their role in policy Read More …
Category: Indian Society
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that paves the way for digital birth certificates. About the bill: The Bill aims to create a centralised database for deaths and births to help in transparent delivery of Read More …
Caste & conversion: another layer among the SCs
Context: The Scheduled Caste (SC) community has to actively push for the recognition and emancipation of their Abrahamic counterparts, who still lag behind the opportunities. Criteria for SC Status: Historical status: As per the anthropological and census enquiry of the British administration, Read More …
Scheme to Support Minor Rape Victims
Context: The Union government has decided to provide medical, financial and infrastructure support to victims in cases where the sexual assault results in pregnancies. About the Scheme Aim of the scheme: To provide shelter, food, daily needs, safe transportation for Read More …
No High Table for Women
Context: With the rise in the number of women entrants, the services have yet another chance to reflect on their talent retention and advancement policies such that the high-table is not just a preserve of men. Gender Gap in higher Read More …
Meira Paibis
Context: The Indian Army’s Spear Corps accused women activists in Manipur of obstructing routes and interfering in security operations amid ongoing rioting and unrest in the state. About Meira Paibis of Manipur: The most visible organised face of civil society Read More …
Global Gender Index
Context: India was ranked 127 among 146 countries in gender parity — up eight places from last year’s place — in the Gender Gap Report, 2023 of the World Economic Forum (WEF). About Global Gender Gap Index: It annually benchmarks the current state Read More …
Childline 1098
Context: The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry has decided to do away with the concept of NGOs running Childline (a counselling and distress relief helpline for children) which has been attending to children under emergency since 1995. More on News: In Read More …