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2022 Booker Prize

In News  Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker Prize 2022 for his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. About  The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida tells the story of a war photographer who has woken up dead in what seems to be a celestial visa office.  He has ‘seven moons’ to try and […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Context Recently, the Central government has pitched for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to the Supreme Court arguing different laws as an affront to the nation’s unity. About The Centre responded to petitions filed in the apex court seeking uniformity in laws governing matters of divorce, succession and inheritance and adoption and guardianship for all, irrespective […]

Commodity Fetishism

In News In modern society, Commodity Fetishism  is accentuated by the use of brand names over quality or use-value of the product. About Commodity Fetishism Introduced in the first chapter of Karl Marx’s most ambitious project, Das Kapital, or Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, He applied his analysis of commodities in capitalism to society […]

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

In News Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released. Report highlights Report highlights: For India: Improvements: As many as 41.5 crore people exited poverty in India during the 15-year period between 2005-06 and 2019-21. Out of these, two-thirds exited in the first 10 years, and one-third in the next five years, according to […]

G20 Culture Track

In News  As Part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Government is planning to host five key meetings focusing on the “culture track” at Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar, Hampi and Agra. About  The cities have been chosen mainly for well-known monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (UP), the Hindu and Jain […]

Child Marriage Free India Campaign

In News Nobel Peace Laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi recently launched a nationwide campaign called ‘Child Marriage Free India’ to end the social evil of child marriage. About The campaign launched by the Nobel Peace Laureate aims to reduce the number of child marriages by 10 percent from 23.3 percent.  The campaign is […]

Women’s Role in livestock sector

In News  Recently , The need to recognise the role of women in livestock rearing was highlighted. About livestock sector  Livestock is the primary livelihood activity used to meet household food needs as well as supplement farm incomes.  It is emerging as the most important sector in the Indian agri-food system.  Production and consumption of […]

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary

In News  The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Ex-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 91st birth anniversary.  About Dr APJ Abdul Kalam  He was one of India’s leading scientists and He was India’s president between 2002-07.  He was also called the “People’s President” as the demands of the highest office did […]

Need for a Population Policy

Context Recently, the data published in the World Population Prospects, 2022 report of the United Department of Economic and Social Affairs show that India would surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2023. Present National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 It was based on the principle of voluntary and informed choice, target free approach […]

‘Human sacrifice’ & Laws on Witchcraft

In News Recently, there was a strong demand for a new law to curb superstitious practices in Kerala following deaths related to witchcraft rituals. Issue of superstitious practices in India Kerala Issue: Two women were allegedly abducted, beheaded and buried as part of a “witchcraft ritual”. Incidences of witchcraft in India: According to the 2021 […]

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