GS Paper 1

DOWRY SYSTEM IN INDIA: LAW, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Dowry results in violence against women, leading to deaths and severe harassment, particularly among vulnerable socioeconomic groups. Despite stringent laws, including the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), its practice persists due to social sanction, patriarchy, and low conviction rates, highlighting a wide gap between law and implementation.

Does Rain Make Ocean Water More Buoyant?

Does rain over the ocean make the surface water more buoyant? Scientists have long suspected this since rainwater is fresh and lighter than the ocean.  However, a new study by researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle, US, discovered that the answer is far more difficult.

In referring to Elections under the Cholas, PM Modi invoked a historical truth

LINGUISTIC REORGANIZATION OF STATES: CHALLENGES AND CONSEQUENCES

The debate over linguistic division of states began in 1920, with the Indian National Congress initially supporting linguistic boundaries. However, the Dhar Commission rejected language as a primary basis for state reorganisation. The 1953 Andhra State was the first created on a linguistic basis. The 1956 Act unified states, enhancing democracy, cultural preservation, and reduced separatism.