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Q. Gender equity in science is not only essential for the development of women but society as a whole. Discuss the steps taken by India in this regard. (15 Marks - 250 Words)
Why this question? - The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, will incorporate a system of grading institutes - GATI, based on a programme started by the United Kingdom in 2005 called the Athena SWAN, to achieve gender equity in science.
Intro - Status of women in the field of S&T in India. Substantiate with data.
Body -
- Need for gender equity in India
- Steps taken by India govt
- Challenges ahead
Way ahead - How to overcome these challenges.
Conclusion - Summarize based on above discussion.
Q. Farmer’s protests have become a regular phenomenon on Indian streets in recent times. In this context, analyze the reasons behind these protests. (15 Marks -250 Words)
Why this question? - Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been marching toward the national capital in protest against the three central farm legislations.
Intro - Highlight the recent cases of farmers protests.
Body -
- Discuss the reasons
- Steps taken by the govt
Way ahead - What more needs to be done.
Conclusion - Summarize based on above discussion.
Q) Critically analyse the organ transplant policy of India. Also suggest a way forward for its success. (250 words)
Why this question?
- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently chaired multiple events to mark National Organ Donation Day. Thus the question.
Introduction: Mention briefly about organ donation and its types.
Body:
- Status of Organ Donation in India:
- Policy Initiatives:
- Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA), 1994
- Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Act, 2011
- Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules (THOT), 2014
- National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP)
Concerns:
- Demand and Supply Gap
- Socio-cultural beliefs
- Lack of awareness
- Infrastructural issue
- High Cost of transplant surgeries
Conclusion/way forward: Summarize and suggest reforms in legislation, organizations, infrastructure and field of public awareness.
Q) The right to bail should be made a part of an under trial’s right to life. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Why this question?
- The Supreme Court gave a clarion call to judges to protect personal liberty and the right of ordinary people to bail, saying “liberty is not a gift for the few”. Common citizens without the means or resources to move the High Courts or the Supreme Court were languishing in jails as undertrials. Thus the question.
Introduction: Briefly explain the issue of languishing undertrials in jails.
Body:
- Provide NCRB data about undertrials
- Issues like inhospitable jail conditions, pending cases
- Right to life of undertrials
- Case for right to bail
Conclusion: Conclude with way forward