Tag: social_issues

Issue of Refugees in India – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction A Mizoram based, Zo Reunification Organisation (ZORO) petitioned the Prime Minister to impose sanctions on current military-ruled Myanmar. It is also demanding to shelter the refugees from Myanmar on Humanitarian grounds. However, recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs communicated to four Northeast states bordering Myanmar to maintain strict vigil and not allow anyone to… Continue reading Issue of Refugees in India – Explained, Pointwise

Issue of Pension System in India – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction As per a United Nation’s report, the Population Share of the 60+ age group in India will increase to 20% by 2050 from the present 8%. This segment of the population is unable to work either due to age-related restrictions or health-related reasons. Thus, they require adequate financial support from the government for living… Continue reading Issue of Pension System in India – Explained, Pointwise

Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise

Table of contents: Introduction What are the observations made by the court? What is sexual harassment at the workplace? Condition in India Initiatives aimed at preventing, prohibiting and redressing Sexual harassment at workplace Impacts of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Challenges with the Act Suggestions Sexual Harassment at the workplace is one of the issues… Continue reading Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise

Wages for housework: An Analysis

Recently, Kamal Haasan’s political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, proposed a due recognition to homemakers. The Political party included payment for homemaker’s domestic work as a part of their election manifesto.    The proposal reopened the academic debate of Paying women for their domestic and care work.  Payment to domestic care work was first demanded by the Third National Women’s Liberation Conference, in England in 1972. … Continue reading Wages for housework: An Analysis

The issue of Demographic Dividend in India | Nov. 10th, 2020

In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend meansthe economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading The issue of Demographic Dividend in India | Nov. 10th, 2020

7 PM Editorial | All about TRP Issue | 16th October 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Introduction to the issue What is TRP system? Past example of TRP controversy How the TRP system works and how it can be rigged? Why the government should not regulate Media? Way forward Introduction In the case, where three channels Republic TV, Fakht… Continue reading 7 PM Editorial | All about TRP Issue | 16th October 2020