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Articles on Social Issues
Railways launches app for women staff to report harassment
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Orunodoi scheme
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS1(Women Empowerment )
Andhra Pradesh’s draft population policy: How a shift from ‘population control’ tries to address decline in fertility rates
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Karnataka & Andhra to Ban Social Media Use by Children
Context Karnataka has announced a ban on social media use by children under 16 in its latest Budget, and Andhra Pradesh is moving to introduce a measure that would prohibit those under 13 to use such service. About It signals the growing momentum in India to protect children from the various harms that social media platforms can cause. Andhra Pradesh has said the state will introduce similar regulations within 90 days.
Rights, Justice, Action For India’s Women Farmers
India's women farmers face significant gendered economic inequity despite their crucial role in agriculture. Systemic gaps in land ownership, credit access, and institutional support hinder their empowerment, necessitating urgent policy reforms.
Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS1(Women Empowerment)
Karnataka, Andhra move to ban social media use by children
Source: Indian express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Gender Justice Gap: No Country Has Achieved Full Legal Equality for Women
Context Recently, UN Women, on International Women’s Day, issued a global alert highlighting serious gaps in justice systems worldwide. Key Findings of the UN Report Global Legal Inequality: Women worldwide possess only 64% of the legal rights available to men. Many national legal systems fail to adequately protect women’s rights.
Protecting Women’s Rights Amid Conflict and Instability
Published on: 06 March, 2026 The 2026 theme of International Women’s Day as ‘Rights, Justice, Action: For All Women and Girls’ highlights the need to move beyond symbolic commitments and ensure concrete action toward gender equality, particularly in a world increasingly marked by armed conflicts, displacement and humanitarian crises.
Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve asthe friendly faces of Census 2027
Source: TH (Page 4) | Syllabus: GS2/ Governance
India, China top Asia-Pacific regionin metabolic diseases burden: study
Source: TH (Page 6) | Syllabus: GS2/Health
World Obesity Atlas 2026
The World Obesity Atlas 2026 highlights the global failure to curb childhood obesity, with India ranking second worldwide. It emphasizes the critical tension between preventive and curative healthcare approaches and the need for comprehensive policy interventions.
MGNREGS workers flag glitches in monitoring app
Source: The Hindu | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Marriage as partnership: How a High Court verdict reframes ‘homemaker’ as a legally relevant role
Source: Indian Express | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
India ranks second globally in childhood obesity: study
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
The quiet demographic revolution unfolding in India
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Redesigning India for Inclusion of PwDs 09 Feb 2026
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Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign Launched
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Redesigning India for Inclusion of PwDs 09 Feb 2026
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