WHAT IS CENSUS? A census is the procedure of systematically enumerating, and acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It helps in describing and understanding the population of a society and what people have access to, …
Why in News? An Indian mother moved the Supreme Court against a custom in the Dawoodi Bohra community which allows a man to take over from his estranged wife the custody of their child who is above seven without any …
About the Act The Special Marriage Act, 1954 (SMA) was enacted to facilitate the marriage of couples professing different faiths and preferring a civil wedding. However, some practical problems arise in registering such marriages. What are the features of the …
Why in News The police in central Assam’s Karbi Anglong district have arrested nine people, including three women, for killing two persons for allegedly practising witchcraft. About witchcraft in Assam Witch-hunting has been an age-old social malaise in Assam, mostly …
Effectiveness of female leadership Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand are all countries that have women heading their governments. And although they are located in three different continents, the three countries seem to have managed the pandemic much better than their …
Recently, the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement was celebrated on September 24, 2020. About Fit India Movement Fit India Movement is a nation-wide campaign that aims at encouraging people to include physical activities and sports in their …
The Ministry of Women & Child Development implements following schemes to promote the development of women and children across the country: Anganwadi Services: Anganwadi Services under Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme, aiming at …
What’s in the news? A temple constructed by Emperor Ganapati Deva, a mighty ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, in Dharanikota near present Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravathi has been converted into an abode of local goddess Balusulamma (Goddess Durga). About the temple …
About NAPDDR The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The Plan aims at reduction of adverse consequences of substance (drug) abuse through a multi-pronged strategy. The activities …
Why in the news? The Supreme Court in the last week of August gave consent on the sub-categorisation of SC and ST list to make the benefits reach the poorest of the poor and also referred it to a larger …