Sabarimala Temple row is all about the conflict between tradition and women rights. As per traditions and customs, women between 10 and 50 years of age were not allowed to enter into Sabarimala Temple. But the situation changed when the Supreme Court on September 28, 2018, ruled that … [Read more...] about Sabarimala Temple Issue – Should Women of All Ages Be Allowed To Enter?
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Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
Yes, even after slavery is abolished, many people live the life of slaves - modern slaves. According to a Walk Free Foundation report in 2016, there were 46 million people enslaved worldwide in 2016. There were 18.3 million people in India living in the forms of modern slavery (about 39% of … [Read more...] about Modern Slavery – Why Contemporary Slavery in India Should Be an Urgent Concern?
American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Have you ever wondered what is the significance of the American Revolution? The main significance is that the war ended the "Divine Right of Kingship". America overturned Monarchy (rule by kings) and it became a Republic (head of the state is not hereditary). And finally, America became the … [Read more...] about American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
In India only about 16 out of 100 people booked for criminal offences are finally convicted. Low rate of conviction points to the inefficiency of the Criminal Justice System of India - which includes the police, prosecutors, and the judiciary. This results in a big problem of people losing faith … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice System of India – Is it time to implement the Malimath Committee Report?
Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
The colonization of Africa was a process that unfolded primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the near-total domination of the continent by European powers. This period, often referred to as the "Scramble for Africa," was driven by a combination of political, economic, … [Read more...] about Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams – GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Model Tests Now Available
It's time to join ClearIAS UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams. ClearIAS has released GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Prelims Online Mock Exam packages to equip aspirants clear IAS exam with ease. We have also enabled re-take option of UPSC Civil Services Exam previous year question … [Read more...] about UPSC Prelims 2019 Online Mock Exams – GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT) Model Tests Now Available
