Current Affair Category: Social Justice

Why in News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj conducted a three-day ‘Training of Trainers’ (ToT) programme on “Freedom from Violence: Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives on Legal Provisions for the Safety and Security of Women” in New Delhi. Key Points: Objective: To strengthen women’s safety, legal awareness, gender sensitivity, and institutional response mechanisms at […]

Why in the news?  On May 25, 2026, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant took cognizance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the ‘Just Rights for Children Alliance’ (JRCA). Scope of the PIL: The petition seeks an absolute ban on the employment of children and adolescents in high-risk environments, […]

Sample Registration System (SRS) Report: Key Demographic Trends  1. Total Fertility Rate (TFR): The Total Fertility Rate represents the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. Below Replacement Level: India’s TFR has remained stable at 1.9 for the fifth consecutive year, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Note: A […]

Subaltern Historiography & Dalit Political Icons in Uttar Pradesh 1. Veera Pasi: The Forgotten Hero of 1857 Historical Role: A Dalit warrior belonging to the Pasi community who served as a trusted commander and lieutenant under Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh (the ruler of Shankarpur Estate in Raebareli) during the Revolt of 1857. Biographical Sketch: […]

UPSC GS Paper-II (Governance & Social Justice) and GS Paper-III (Internal Security). Overall Crime Landscape: Decline in Conventional Crime: India saw a 6% decline in total cognisable crimes (58.86 lakh cases) compared to 2023. Crime Rate: Dropped from 448.3 to 418.9 per lakh population. Legal Framework: Cases were registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) […]

Women’s Political Inclusion in India: Note for UPSC/UPPCS Aspirants: * Relevant GS Paper: GS II (Social Justice, Governance, Constitution). Keywords to use: Descriptive vs. Substantive representation, Structural Intervention, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Proxy Politics, Global Best Practices. What is Women’s Political Inclusion? It is the process of ensuring that women have an equal right and […]

Crime Against Women: Trends & Patterns: While there was a marginal decline in absolute numbers, the nature of crimes continues to reflect deep-rooted domestic and patriarchal challenges. Total Cases: Over 4.41 lakh cases were registered in 2024, showing a 1.5% decrease compared to 2023 (4.48 lakh cases). Crime Rate: The crime rate per lakh women […]

Why in News ?The 2026 Delhi Police Reform Initiative represents a paradigm shift in urban law enforcement, moving from traditional reactive methods to a SMART (Strict, Sensitive, Modern, Mobile, Alert, Accountable, Reliable, and Techno-savvy) policing framework. DCP Adoption Plan: Senior officers have adopted 100 police stations to ensure direct accountability and grassroot-level reform. Visionary Alignment: […]

AI for Rural India – Beyond Just Giving Information The Current Problem: The “Information Gap” Myth: Most people think rural India only needs more information (e.g., weather alerts or crop prices). The Reality: The real problem is the “Institutional Gap.” People know what they need, but they can’t get the local government (Panchayats) or departments […]

The recent observations by the Supreme Court regarding the Sabarimala review petitions touch upon the delicate balance between religious autonomy and constitutional morality. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the issues, observations, and legal framework surrounding this matter. 1. Key Issues Involved: Judicial Review vs. Religious Freedom: Whether the judiciary has the authority to test […]