Social Justice

Q.18. Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]

India’s Constitution enshrines provisions aimed at ensuring equity and social justice for historically disadvantaged and [...]

Q.7. Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle? [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle that hinders human capital formation by perpetuating poor [...]

Q. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojna has been a crucial initiative to support India’s small and marginal farmers. Discuss the objectives and impact of the scheme, particularly in light of the release of the 18th installment. Highlight the challenges faced by the scheme and suggest measures for its effective implementation.

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojna, launched in 2019, is a flagship scheme [...]

Q.6. Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

Public charitable trusts in India play a crucial role in addressing social and economic inequalities, [...]

Q.8. Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? [UPSC 2024 GS P-1]

Distinction Between Gender Equality, Gender Equity, and Women’s Empowerment: Gender Equality: Definition: Gender equality refers [...]

Q. Give the reasoning behind the recent Bharat Band (nationwide strike) on the issue of reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India.

The recent Bharat Bandh (nationwide strike) scheduled on 21st August, 2024 was organized to protest [...]