Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Indian Society and Diversity of India.
On Hindi Diwas, revisit the Constituent Assembly's historic Munshi-Ayyangar formula designating Hindi as official language, English as associate, resolving contentious language debate.
Ladakh witnesses over 4.5 lakh tourists in eight months, exceeding last year's total, driven by vibrant festivals, infrastructure development, and domestic tourism push.
Jammu civic authorities revive ancient Dogri script, Namey Dogra Akhar, on public signboards, marking a significant cultural comeback for the Indo-Aryan language.
Post-independence India navigated linguistic demands, leading to state reorganization that ultimately strengthened national unity and accommodated diverse identities.
Gloria Steinem's passing sparks debate on the evolving waves of feminist movements, from voting rights to intersectionality and reproductive choices.
Gen Z rebels challenge Haryana's Khap Panchayats over restrictive social norms, igniting debate on women's rights and traditional authority versus individual liberty.
Supreme Court debates English's status in India amidst challenges to CBSE's three-language formula, sparking discussion on its indigenous nature and societal impact.
Expert refutes claims of inflated OBC numbers in caste census, asserting Census Act prevents misreporting and proposes a two-stage hierarchical counting methodology for accuracy.
India should adopt a civilisational approach, blending traditional values with digital literacy, to prepare youth for social media and AI challenges, beyond mere bans.
Supreme Court to examine constitutionality of English's status in NEP's three-language policy, urging CBSE to address implementation challenges for students.
Supreme Court directs Centre to institutionalize NTA reforms, citing UPSC's robust exam conduct, following NEET-UG paper leak concerns.
Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027, including caste enumeration for the first time since 1931, alongside new digital data fields like Aadhaar.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, and ensuring equal inheritance rights, excluding Scheduled Tribes.
Supreme Court observation sparks debate on English as an Indian language; article argues for its historical integration, societal role, and literary contribution, advocating multilingualism.
Ministry of Tourism boosts North-East tourism through schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and UDAN, organizing events, and providing financial aid for regional development.
Ladakh pioneers Independent India's first caste census from August 17, employing digital and paper schedules amidst border security considerations.
Adivasi filmmakers are reclaiming their narratives and preserving cultural histories through cinema, gaining national recognition for authentic storytelling and countering misrepresentation.
Government opts for open-ended caste census, recording verbatim responses, sparking debate over data reliability and 2011 SECC parallels.
Supreme Court rules Section 498A of IPC, penalizing cruelty, applies to live-in partners and their relatives, recognizing evolving societal norms.
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