Indian Society
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 :
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which came into force on April 19, 2017, replacing the earlier Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunity ...
National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 :
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, conducted between 2019-2021, provides detailed information on key aspects of population, health, and nutrition in India . The ...
Dementia : social issue
Dementia is a broad term for a decline in cognitive function that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities . ...
First Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) :
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) is a tool introduced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of Gram Panchayats ...
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 :
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed by the Indian Parliament in April 2025, with the Lok Sabha passing it on April 3 and ...
Digital Arrest :
In India, “digital arrest” refers to a scam where individuals are coerced into paying money through threats of legal action, often delivered via phone ...
Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra issue :
Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra of the Allahabad High Court has been the subject of scrutiny for a specific judgment he delivered in March ...
“Entrenched colorism” in Indian society :
“Entrenched colorism” in Indian society refers to the deep-rooted preference for lighter skin tones and the associated discrimination against individuals with darker skin. This ...
Mahadev betting app case :
The Mahadev betting app issue in India centers around the illegal operation of an online betting platform and associated money laundering activities. Key Aspects:
The Human Organ Transplant Act :
In March 2025, Telangana adopted the central government’s THOTA, linking it to NOTTO and ROTTO to facilitate organ transplantation . This allows grandparents to ...
