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Universal Ratification to Child Labour Convention

Why in News Recently, International Labour Organization (ILO)’s convention on Worst Forms of Child Labour also known as Convention No. 182...

14 Aug 2020 Social Empowerment

Reimagining the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

This article is based on the Towards a more equal future which was published in The Indian Express on 22/07/2020. It discusses how the National...

22 Jul 2020 Social Empowerment

Extension to OBC Sub-Categorisation Commission

Why in News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a six-month extension to the commission appointed to examine sub-categorisation of Other...

25 Jun 2020 Social Empowerment

World Day Against Child Labour 2020

Why in News Recently the World Day Against Child Labour has been observed on June 12th 2020. Key Points The theme for the year 2020 is Covid-19:...

13 Jun 2020 Social Empowerment

Indian Political Thinker - BR Ambedkar

Introduction Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the main architects of the Indian Constitution. He was...

28 May 2020 Social Empowerment

Devices for Disabled and Elderly

Why in News The Department of Science and Technology has helped in developing various assistive tools, devices and technological solutions to...

14 May 2020 Social Empowerment

Parliamentary Committee On Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019

Why in News Recently, the Parliamentary Committee on Labour submitted its report on the Industrial Relations Code, 2019. The Industrial Relations...

24 Apr 2020 Social Empowerment

Ekam Fest

Why in News The week long exhibition-cum-fair “EKAM Fest” is being organised by the National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation...

02 Mar 2020 Social Empowerment

Seven Themes for International Women’s Day 2020

Why in News The Ministries of Women and Child Development with other ministries have launched a campaign from 1st-7th March to celebrate...

02 Mar 2020 Social Empowerment

Establishment of Chairs in the Name of Eminent Women Scientists

Why in News On the occasion of National Science Day (28th February), the Government has announced 11 chairs in the name of eminent Indian women...

02 Mar 2020 Social Empowerment

Cabinet Approves Bill to Regulate Surrogacy

Why in News The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. The Cabinet incorporated all the recommendations of the Rajya...

27 Feb 2020 Social Empowerment

Establishment of Chairs in the Name of Eminent Women

Why in News On the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January), the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Ministry of Women and Child...

25 Jan 2020 Social Empowerment

Plea on Scheduled Caste Status to be Religion Neutral

Why in News The Supreme Court will examine a plea related to Dalit Christians who demand the same quota benefits reserved for Scheduled...

09 Jan 2020 Social Empowerment

Maternity Scheme Exclusionary: PMMVY

Why in News The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) which is a pan-India maternity benefit programme has been criticised for its...

17 Dec 2019 Social Empowerment

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Why in News International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated worldwide on 3rd December 2019. Key Points It was proclaimed in 1992...

04 Dec 2019 Social Empowerment

Convergence of Agriculture and Nutrition

This article is based on "A jan aandolan for nutrition" which was published in The Indian Express on 18/11/2019. It talks about the...

18 Nov 2019 Social Empowerment

Supreme Court on Religious Practices

This article is based on “Fraught course”, “Explained: The three cases SC wants clubbed with Sabarimala review”,...

16 Nov 2019 Social Empowerment

Menstrual Hygiene

This editorial is based on “Menstrual hygiene: A challenging development issue” which was published in Down to Earth on 27/09/2019. It...

30 Sep 2019 Social Empowerment

North East Rural Livelihood Project

The North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) has empowered the poor and improved the lives of people in about 3,00,000 rural households in...

30 Aug 2019 Social Empowerment

Reservation in India

Introduction The age-old caste system of India is responsible for the origination of the reservation system in the country. In simple terms, it...

24 Jul 2019 Social Empowerment