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27Nov 2024

SC Rules Against Conversions for Reservation Benefits

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …

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27Nov 2024

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: Campaign to End Child Marriages

Why in the news? Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi is launching “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” on November 27, 2024, focusing on eradicating child marriage and empowering girls through education and entrepreneurship. Launch of National Campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, will launch the campaign on November …

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11Nov 2024

Revaluing Care Work: Integrating Care And Consumer Economics

Syllabus: GS-2: Salient Features of Indian Society , Role of  Women Focus: The recent UN International Day of Care highlighted the growing recognition of caregiving’s importance. As societal and economic demands increase, there’s a need to reimagine how care work is valued and integrated into policy, especially as gender and economic inequalities persist. Understanding the …

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09Nov 2024

Redefining Minority Rights

Syllabus: GS – 2 – Minority status in India, welfare of minority communities Focus : The article discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling expanding the rights and protections of minority institutions, using Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a focal point. It highlights the evolving jurisprudence on minority rights in India, particularly Article 30 of the …

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14Oct 2024

Roop Kanwar Sati Case: 1987 Tragedy Revisited in Court

Why in the news? A special Sati Nivaran Court acquitted eight individuals accused of glorifying the 1987 Roop Kanwar sati incident, sparking discussions on its legacy and unresolved legal battles. About the Roop Kanwar’s Sati Incident (1987): Event: Roop Kanwar, an 18-year-old woman from Divrala, Rajasthan, allegedly committed sati on 4th September 1987, by sitting …

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02Sep 2024

THE CASTE CENSUS DEBATE IN INDIA

Syllabus: 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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