Society
Secularism: Challenges to Indian Secularism
Challenges faced by Indian Secularism Communal Violence: Incidents of communal violence and riots continue to pose a significant challenge to Indian secularism. Examples include the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and more recent instances of mob lynching and … Continue reading
Secularism
Secularism Secularism is the principle of separating religion from the civic affairs and governance of a country. Features of Indian Secularism No State Religion: India does not have an official religion, ensuring equal treatment of all religions by the state. … Continue reading
Regionalism: Governmental Measures
Indian Government’s Measures to Tackle Regionalism Decentralization and Local Governance: Example: Implementation of the Panchayati Raj System and the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Impact: These measures empower local self-governments, allowing for better local governance and addressing regional aspirations at … Continue reading
Regionalism: Impacts of Regionalism in India
Impacts of Regionalism in India- Positive Impacts: Promotion of Cultural Identity: Example: The recognition of regional languages in the Indian Constitution (e.g., Tamil, Bengali, Marathi) helps preserve and promote cultural heritage and linguistic diversity. Impact: It enriches the national culture … Continue reading
Regionalism
Regionalism Definition: Regionalism refers to a political and social ideology that emphasizes the interests, culture, and identity of a particular region or group of regions within a country. Example: The demand for statehood by regions like Telangana or the advocacy for … Continue reading
Family and Kinship: Changing nature of Indian family
Changing nature of Indian family Shift from Joint to Nuclear Families: Description: There is a significant movement towards nuclear families consisting of just parents and their children. Drivers: This shift is influenced by urbanization, career opportunities, and changing lifestyles. Evolving … Continue reading
Family and Kinship
Family and Kinship Definition of Family – A family is a group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and share common living arrangements and emotional bonds. Types of Family Family Structures Based on Marriage Monogamous Family: … Continue reading
Population: Migration
Migration Definition: Migration is a form of geographical mobility or spatial mobility between one geographical unit and another. Causes of Migration Urbanization: Rural-urban migration driven by wage disparities and better economic opportunities in cities. Marriage: Significant factor in female intra-state … Continue reading
Population: Demographic Dividend
Demographic Dividend Definition – The demographic dividend refers to the economic benefit that arises from a favourable demographic structure, where the working-age population exceeds the dependent population, leading to increased productivity and economic growth potential. Prospects and Challenges of Demographic … Continue reading
Population in India
What is Population ? Population refers to the total number of inhabitants living in a specific area at a particular time. Factors Influencing the Distribution of Population in India Physical Features: Mountains & Hills: Low population due to tough conditions … Continue reading