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Dalit Iconography-Significances and concerns

Dalit Iconography-Significances and concerns

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Syllabus area: Social Empowerment; Art & culture; Significant events, personalities and issues from mid 18th century until present. Q1: Critically examine the Dalit iconography like statues of Ambedkar across India. (Answer in 250 Words | 15 marks) HINTS Iconography is the representation of a person, an idea, a symbol for showing resemblance to ones beliefs. Dalit Iconography is represented in the form of the statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in parks, institutions and other public places. Significances of dalit iconography Recognizing efforts: It helps people in recognizing the glorious efforts, contributions made by the national leaders. Recognizing ill treatment:  It presents recognition of the historical ill-treatment of Dalits by the majority sections of the society. Hope: It brings out a hope for Dalits to be part of the society. Motivation to…
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Population bill- Ethical concerns over disabled children

Population bill- Ethical concerns over disabled children

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Population bill- Ethical concerns over disabled children [Explained] Sources: Indian Express ; The wire The Bill on population control introduced by the Uttar Pradesh Law Commission, creating a ceiling of two children, has been criticized – for good reason – for being based on outdated thinking and adopting unconstitutional means. How it plays into the widely prevalent notion of the disabled as a burden.? Child with disability is not a child: Section 15 allows having additional child if child born with disability -simply not counting disabled as child. Against global attempts for equality: Regressive towards global campaigns to equip person with disabilities to front row with full and equal life. Against acts: 2016 Act recognizes, persons with disabilities “enjoy various rights such as the right to equality, life with dignity, respect for…
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Emigration bill 2021- Improvements & concerns

Emigration bill 2021- Improvements & concerns

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Q: Discuss the improvements and drawbacks in the emigration bill 2021 in comparison to 1983 act.  [July 28 Q2] Hints:  Emigration act 1983 governments the labor migration of India to 18 countries. Emigration bill 2021 open for criticism and feedbacks seek to fix drawbacks of previous act. Drawbacks of Emigration act 1983 Lacks attention to other areas beyond gulf region as it enacted with special focus on migration to Gulf region. Failed to address core issues like exorbitant recruitment charge, poor living conditions, retention of passport..etc No proper mechanism to solve problems like unregistered migration & illegal broker market..etc Improvements in emigration bill 2021 Proposes 3 tier institutional framework handling matters of welfare effectively. Pre departure briefings to make workers more aware. Comprehensive emigration management through CEMA. Ensures welfare and…
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Caste based census- Needs and concerns

Caste based census- Needs and concerns

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Case based census in India- Needed ? Post 1949, census has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. All the censuses since 1951 were conducted in every decades under the 1948 Census of India Act. Need of census: The census provides information that government needs to develop policies, plan and run public services, and allocate funding. The unique features of India, caste has possessed various challenges since it creation. Recently there is a demand for caste based census 2021 broader than socio economic caste census 2011. Need for caste based census Understanding levels: Welfare level of communities are majorly determined by their castes. Social backwardness coupled with poor financial standing creates double whammy. Better policy formulation:  Having a caste based…
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Jul272021 by adminNo Comments
National education policy 2020-Significances and limits [in upsc mains point of view]

National education policy 2020-Significances and limits [in upsc mains point of view]

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National education policy (NEP) 2020 replacing NEP 1986 National education policy (NEP) 2020 replacing NEP 1986 is considered as biggest reforms in education system. It was headed by K. Kasturirangan aims to make india a global knowledge super power. NEP is more inclusive in comparison to old policy and brought changes from school to college level. Significance of NEP towards transformational reforms NEP 2020 at School level Provisions Significance From 10+2 to 5+3+3+4   è Recognizes the importance of ignored formative ages from 3-8 è No rigid formation of streams like earlier. è More flexibility in choosing a career as student wish. Multilingual & Mother tongue mandatory up to 5th   è Promotes easy to learn Indian languages . è Ends Hindu vs English debate. è Language would no longer…
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Jul232021 by adminNo Comments

Spyware-Threats to national security & need to strengthen personal data protection law

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Q: What do you understand by spywares? Analyze the threats of such cyber-attacks pose to the national security of the country & the need for strengthening personal data laws to ensure the right to privacy of individuals in the light of recent Pegasus attack in India. HINTS [DOWNLOAD AS PDF] Spyware is loosely defined as malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent, in a way that harms the user. For example, by violating their privacy or endangering their device's security. Modus operandi/effects Through whatsapp call (picked/unpicked) >Planting easily without even clicks Can add/retrieve data Track social networks, calls and messages Can be deleted remotely without evidence to trace. Threats posed by cyber-attack to national security. Threat…
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