Context According to known UNESCO data on some selected nations, India is at the lowest position, having only 14% of female researchers working in STEM areas stressing the presence of a glass ceiling. What is the Glass Ceiling? A glass ceiling is a metaphor used to illustrate an invisible barricade that averts women from ascending past a cer... .Read more
Updated on 3 September, 2022 GS1 Society
Where to use: Syllabus GS 1: Indian Society and prevalent issues || Population & Associated Issues Context India’s old age poverty will be ample by 2050. Only 2% of informal workers have invested in NPS. What is the real definition of poverty? Poverty is about not having sufficient money to fulfil basic necessities including food,... .Read more
Updated on 1 September, 2022 GS1 Society
Context As per the recent NCRB report, an average of three rapes were reported in the city every day in 2021. Facts The national capital registered the highest number of rape cases among all 19 metropolitan cities with a norm of three rapes being reported every day the last year, a report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NRCB) showed.&... .Read more
Updated on 30 August, 2022 GS1 Society
Syllabus: Where to use? Indian Society | Mains Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society, Social Empowerment Prelims level: The caste system and relevant policies and laws of central & state government. Mains level: Social impacts of the caste system, MINORITY ISSUES – SC, ST, DALITS, OBC, RESERVATIONS, ETC Context Indra Meghwal, a... .Read more
Updated on 22 August, 2022 GS1 Society
Context Gender parity is not regaining, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2022. It will take another 132 years to fill approach the global gender gap. As concerns are compounding, women’s workforce results are mourning and the threat of global gender equality backsliding further amplifies. Why in the news? I-Day speech: PM Mo... .Read more
Updated on 19 August, 2022 GS1 Society
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme court made a verdict on Nupur Sharma on her controversial remarks on Prophet. About the topic Indian Judiciary’s judgment regarding overall Minority cases. Series of Highlighted Muslim cases dealt with by Supreme Court. Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid case The Supreme court turned the install... .Read more
Updated on 2 August, 2022 GS1 Society
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