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Page-21 of GS-II: Social Justice

India has the world’s largest burden of TB. Discuss in the light of India TB-Report 2019 and Global TB report 2019.

The WHO has released the Global TB report 2019.  The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and progress in the response at global,...

May 25, 2023

What is Project Vishwajeet?

The Ministry of Human Resource Development is planning to revive the Project Vishwajeet’ which was a 2016 initiative to ensure that IITs rank as top education institutes globally. Project...

May 23, 2023

The World is not in track to accomplish the objectives set by the WHO to eliminate TB. Discuss the statement in the light of Global TB report 2019.

Under the End TB Strategy, the WHO aims to attain the following objectives compared to 2015 levels: Reduce TB deaths by 35 per cent and TB incidence rate...

May 21, 2023

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food budget. Elucidate

Poverty and Hunger are the twin challenges for India in meeting the targets set under the sustainable development goals. India which is a welfare state is mandated under...

May 20, 2023

Analyze the performance of India in the Global Hunger Index 2019.

In the Global Hunger Index 2019, India was ranked in 102nd position with a score of 30.3. How India has fared over the last decade? India with a...

May 20, 2023

Discuss the threat posed by Covid-19 on the safety and wellbeing of children all over the world. What steps have been taken by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights in this regard?

World Bank released a report pointing that learning disability may increase by 10% in developing countries due to Covid-induced destruction. Threat of Covid on wellbeing of children: Healthcare...

May 19, 2023

Dalits continue to be marginalised sections of the society inspite of numerous measures for their upliftment. Discuss the constructive measures required to address the concerns of the community.

The decision of the Supreme Court to put riders on the various provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act led to huge protests...

May 13, 2023

It is time to democratize the science by focusing on the problems of the surrounding environment. Discuss

India which is a land of diversity is facing many challenges ranging from managing floods and droughts to designing better timetables for city buses or developing biodegradable paints...

May 8, 2023

Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.

India which embodied the concept of Welfare State since its inception has initiated numerous schemes for the welfare of the vulnerable sections. The social audits often indicate that...

May 6, 2023

The State Science and Technology Councils can provide a platform to address the real world problems of India but are facing numerous hurdles. What are they?

The State Science and Technology Councils (SSTC) were formed to spearhead the use of science and technology (S&T) for regional problems and to foster “scientific temper” within states. Hurdles...

May 5, 2023

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