Senior Citizens As per the Census figures of 2011, the population of senior citizens (60 + age) in India is 10.38 crore i.e., 8.6% of the total population. The share of elderly persons increased from 5.6% in 1961 the proportion … Continue reading →

Legislative Protection for Women and Children The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act,1956 Objectives: Curb prostitution and related activities. Prevent trafficking of people, especially women and children, for commercial sexual exploitation. Protect and rehabilitate victims of trafficking. Key Provisions: Criminalizes: Keeping or … Continue reading →

Children According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNICEF) a child is defined as a person male or female who is below 18 years of age. They are most vulnerable section. According to the Census 2011, there … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The latest Sample Registration Survey Statistical report shows that the birth rate in India has declined, with a dip in the Total Fertility Rate. Crude Birth rate (CBR) What is it?: It is the number of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? 2025 marks the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji Birth: Dadabhai was born on 4th September 1825 in Bombay. Early Life: First Indian to become a professor of Mathematics at Elphinstone College, Bombay. Later … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Finland said it would sign a French-Saudi declaration on a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians. Finland Location: Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Capital: Helsinki Border Countries: Sweden, Norway, Russia. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India Joins Health AI Global Regulatory Network for strengthening oversight of AI in Healthcare sector. HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) What is it?: The HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) is an international coalition of health regulators … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The latest session of SAMHiTA Conference on South Asia’s Manuscript Traditions & Mathematical Contributions was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. SAMHiTA Conference What is it?: The conference, formally titled South … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Land Subsidence in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district triggers panic among the local residents. Land Subsidence in India What is it?: The gradual or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface due to natural or anthropogenic causes. It results … Continue reading →

Women Women constitute almost 50 % of the population of India, but they are one of the deprived sections in the society. Constitutional Provisions Article 15 (3) – Allows for positive discrimination in favour of women. Article 23 – Prohibition … Continue reading →