Despite various laws, the problem of bonded labour is still existing in India. Discuss the causes and solutions for the existing problem.

Bonded labour is a type of exploitative work that includes forceful conditions of work for free or very less wages. It has continued even after independence due to factors like: Land reforms and tenancy reforms were not undertaken with sincerity ..

What is the two finger test criticized by the Supreme Court recently? How far would the apex court directive go towards eliminating this practice?

In a progressive call, recently the Supreme Court of India has slammed the “two finger test” and said that those conducting it on alleged rape victims will be declared guilty of misconduct. Two-finger test: The ‘two finger test’ or ‘per ..

Critically discuss the impact of patriarchy upon the position of middle class working women in India?

Patriarchy refers to the dominance of male in the power equation with female, which in turn leads to subjugation of the latter. In terms of its impact on women folk, following points can provide the required insight: Dual burden of ..

In light of the global population touching 8 billion people, discuss the opportunities and challenges going ahead.

On November 15, 2022, the population of the globe surpassed 8 billion, according to UN projections. It took about 1 billion years from the origin of humanity to around 1800 AD to attain a worldwide population of 1 billion, and ..

“Migration, fertility and mortality are the basic fundamental elements determining population growth and demographic structure of a country.” Elucidate.

Demographic structure relates to studies of a population based on factors such as age, race, sex, and economic status, level of education, income level and employment, among others. It is influenced by basic fundamental elements such as: Migration, fertility and mortality. ..

Examine the issues related to child sexual abuse in India. What initiatives India has taken to tackle the issue?

Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after receiving inputs from interpol, conducted raids across the nation as part of “Operation Megh Chakra” against the online circulation and sharing of Child Sexual Abusive Material (CSAM). The agency carried out a ..

Discuss the impacts of globalisation on unorganized sector jobs and wages in India.

National Statistical Commission in 2012 had stated that the unorganised or the informal sector account for more than 90 per cent of the workforce in the country and almost 50 per cent of the national income. Globalization has played a ..

"The recently released religious data in Census 2011 had stripped up a controversy with respect to the growth of the minority population in India."Critically examine the issue.

Model Answer: India is a welfare State, where various welfare schemes are launched for the benefit of the common man. Effective implementation of schemes requires information at the grass root level. This information is provided by the Census. But, the ..