Differently Abled Persons “Differently Abled person” means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others. Statistical Data As per the Census … Continue reading →

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 →