India is home to a rich linguistic diversity, with a vast number of languages spoken across the country. However, many of these languages are endangered, facing the risk of extinction due to various factors. Read here to learn more about them. The endangerment of languages is often associated … [Read more...] about Endangered Languages of India
Indian Society Notes
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections
What are the Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes? The topic is an important aspect of social justice provision in the country. Read further to know more about it. Vulnerability is "proneness to harm or damage … [Read more...] about Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections
Multilingualism in Education
Multilingualism in education refers to the practice of using multiple languages as a medium of instruction and communication in educational settings. National Education Policy 2020 discusses multilingual education at length. Read here to understand the significance of multilingual … [Read more...] about Multilingualism in Education
Women in Workforce: Growth and Challenges
The current global women in workforce participation rate are under 47% while for men it is 72%. This gender gap in employment is not a good sign for the advancement of the global economic and social environment. Read here to learn more about the challenges faced by the women workforce globally and … [Read more...] about Women in Workforce: Growth and Challenges
Social Justice
Justice in terms of wealth distribution, opportunities, and privileges in society is termed social justice. At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice. Read here to understand social justice. The … [Read more...] about Social Justice
Women in STEM
Women make up only 28% of the workforce in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. The gender gaps are exceptionally high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and … [Read more...] about Women in STEM
Cultural significance of religious festivals in India
Religious festivals are celebrations that are held by particular communities that follow a particular religion or set of beliefs. What is its social and cultural impact? What are the characteristics of Indian religious festivals? Read the article to know more about the Cultural significance of … [Read more...] about Cultural significance of religious festivals in India
Census
What is Census? What makes the Census significant? Why was the Census of 2021 delayed indefinitely? Read further to know more about Census in India. A crucial source of statistics on a variety of factors of the nation is called the census. The hallmark of a civilised state and state of affairs … [Read more...] about Census
Poverty and Developmental Issues
Persistent and unchecked poverty and developmental issues associated with it are one of the ironies of the technologically progressing world. Why does poverty still exist? What are the types of poverty existing in the world? How is poverty estimated in India? What are the measures to tackle it? Read … [Read more...] about Poverty and Developmental Issues
Government Measures for Protection of Women
The government of India has taken several measures for the protection of women. There are several constitutional safeguards as well. The Indian Constitution not only guarantees women's equality but also gives the State the authority to take positive discriminatory measures in its favour in order … [Read more...] about Government Measures for Protection of Women