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India’s First Cooperative University, Structure and Functioning

Context: The Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, was passed by the Lok Sabha to establish India’s first national cooperative university. About National Cooperative University It will be established at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat. The university is...

Muslim Population in India, History and Trend in Growth

The Pew Research Center in its study “The Future of World Religions” has estimated that by the year 2050, Islam will become the most followed religion in the world. The Indian census is scheduled to take place in 2025. This...

Migration Trends in India Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Context: There has been a significant shift in India’s migration landscape five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. More in News Government estimates indicate a net reverse migration of 44.13 million individuals during the first lockdown and 26.3 million during the...

India’s Success in Reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)

Context: India has met the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 target of reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 100 per lakh live births by 2020 and is on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of reducing...

The Barriers Faced By Construction Workers

Context: Larsen and Toubro Chairman and Managing Director, N. Subrahmanyan, stated that construction workers are hesitant to relocate for work because welfare schemes provide them with financial security. However, this view overlooks the deeper structural challenges faced by construction labourers....

Public Health Education in India, Evolution and Challenges

Context: The United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and significantly downsize the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has caused major disruption in the aid and public health sectors. Public Health Education in India...

Pradhan Pati (Sarpanch Pati) Practice In India

Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has partnered with The Viral Fever (TVF) to produce “Asli Pradhan Kaun?”, highlighting key challenges in rural governance, including the issue of “Pradhan Pati practice.” This initiative comes in the wake of the...

Women Empowerment in India, Challenges, Constitutional and Legal Framework

Context International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on 8th March. Also, the year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Women Empowerment in India Theme (2025): For ALL Women and Girls: Rights....

Obesity Challenge in India, Health Risks and Current Situation

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, highlighted the alarming increase in obesity in India. The National Family Health Survey Round 5 (NFHS-5, 2019-21) suggests that nearly one in every four men or women...

Marital Rape, Legal Status in India and Ongoing Debate

Context: The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that the marital rape immunity under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) also applies to Section 377 of the IPC. What Is Marital Rape? Marital rape occurs when a spouse forces their...