Social Issues

Background: Article 340 provided special protection and benefits to SC/ST. It also provided a clause of socially and economically backward classes […]

Facts: Suicide is the leading cause of death in the 15-39 years age group in India. India has the highest

Context : The Madras High Court has issued guidelines aimed at mainstreaming LGBTIQA+(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual) persons.

Facts: Informal workers constitute 91% of the workforce. What are the Issues in Social security code 2020? Only Merger of

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Constitution 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. About 102nd Amendment

Background Representatives of the Hindu faith had filed a petition to reclaim the Gyanvapi mosque land. Now, a civil court

What is the sub-categorisation of OBCs? OBCs are granted 27% reservation in jobs and education under the central government. The

Facts: Alcohol is a subject in the State list under the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution. Article 47 of the

Current Issues : Punjab facing serious problem of drug addiction. Almost Half of the under trials and convicts in Punjab

Context: Supreme Court ruled in favour of extending reservation to OBCs in All India quota (AIQ) of seats in admission