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MAHATMA AYYANKALI: SOCIAL REFORMER AND CHAMPION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary, highlighting his lifelong struggle against social discrimination, caste-based oppression and inequality. Ayyankali’s reform movements in Kerala played an important role in advancing dignity, education and social rights …
Read More172ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SREE NARAYANA GURU OBSERVED ACROSS KERALA Why in the News? Kerala is observing the 172nd birth anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the most influential social reformers of modern Kerala. Programmes are being organised at Chempazhanthy, his birthplace, and Sivagiri, where he attained Samadhi, along with processions and commemorative events …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …
Read MoreIndia Celebrates 76th Constitution Day Nationwide Today: Addressing Modern Challenges Why in the News? India marks the 76th Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) celebrating the adoption of the Constitution on 26 November 1949. National leaders, including the President, Vice President, PM and Speaker, will participate in commemorative events, with nationwide Preamble reading and multilingual Constitution releases, …
Read MoreExplore Article 14 of the Indian Constitution highlighting equality before law, equal protection, and reasonable classification—key for UPSC GS Paper 2. Understand how Indian Polity ensures justice and fairness for all citizens through the Right to Equality.
Read MoreEmpowering Minority Communities for Inclusive Indian Growth Syllabus : GS Paper – 2 Judiciary, Statutory Bodies, Issues Related to Minorities Why in the News ? The launch of the PM Vikas scheme marks a renewed push by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to uplift India’s six notified minority groups. With a focus on education, skilling, …
Read MoreDr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy: From Constitutional Architect to Social Reformer Ambedkar Theme Park to Be Set Up at Bangalore University To mark 25 years of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre, Bangalore University has approved the development of an Ambedkar Theme Park at its Jnanabharathi campus. This landmark initiative will serve as an academic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent debate questions Scott R. Stroud’s interpretation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophy as predominantly Deweyan pragmatism. Scholars argue that Ambedkar’s vision extended beyond pragmatism, incorporating social democracy, Buddhism, and caste annihilation as core principles. Ambedkar’s Growing Global Recognition: B.R. Ambedkar‘s intellectual contributions are gaining worldwide attention, with multiple biographies and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent comments by Home Minister Amit Shah about a “misplaced search for god” by Ambedkar’s supporters have reignited discussions on the persistence of the caste system in modern India. These remarks have sparked debates on whether they undermine decades of activism against caste-based discrimination. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideas and vision continue to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1– Caste census in India , implications , social justice , welfare of vulnerable sections Focus : The article focuses on the implications of conducting a caste-based Census in India, analyzing its potential impact on national integration, social cohesion, and the pursuit of a casteless society. It highlights historical instances, concerns of political and …
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