Indian Society
Social Issues
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Articles on Social Issues
Orunodoi scheme
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS1(Women Empowerment )
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)
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.
Draft Population Management Policy to Incentivise Parents Having Third Child
Context The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a Draft Population Management Policy to address the declining fertility rate and prepare for future demographic challenges. About The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1 by encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime.
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
A.P. introduces incentives forfamilies to have 3 children
Source: TH (Page 3) / IE (Page 7) | Syllabus: GS2/ Governance
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)
The quiet demographic revolution unfolding in India
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
India ranks second globally in childhood obesity: study
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
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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Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment
Context The Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. About Developed By: IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with UN Women and supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). The casebook brings together 23 real-world AI solutions from across the Global South that demonstrate measurable impact on gender equality and womens empowerment.
Understanding the Amondawa Tribe: An Indigenous Community in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest
This article explores the Amondawa tribe, an indigenous community in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, focusing on their unique way of life, cultural practices, and the challenges they face in the modern world.
India Registers Landmark Progress in Organ Donation & Transplantation
Context Recently, the Prime Minister of India, through his Mann Ki Baat address, has repeatedly highlighted the importance of organ donation, giving renewed momentum to the organ donation movement in India. About Organ Transplantation/Donation It is a surgical procedure in which an organ, tissue or a group of cells are removed from one person and surgically transplanted into another person. One person can save up to 8 lives by donating heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and intestines.