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General Studies II· UPSC CSE

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Social Justice & Welfare — For UPSC Prelims & Mains

Social welfare, vulnerable sections, and the policies shaping an equitable India.

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Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

5 topics · 19 pages

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02.01Constitutional Provisions for SCs and STsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.01.01Reservation in Legislature
- 02.01.02Reservation in Services
- 02.01.03Special Safeguards
02.02SC/ST Atrocities and ProtectionHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.02.01SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
- 02.02.02Special Courts
- 02.02.03Compensation and Rehabilitation
02.03Welfare Schemes for SCs and STsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.03.01Educational Schemes
- 02.03.02Economic Development Programs
- 02.03.03Health and Nutrition Programs
02.04Tribal Rights and Forest RightsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.04.01Forest Rights Act 2006
- 02.04.02PESA Act 1996
- 02.04.03Tribal Land Rights
02.05National Commissions
2 sub-topics
- 02.05.01National Commission for SCs
- 02.05.02National Commission for STs

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Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

5 topics · 17 pages

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03.01Constitutional and Legal Framework — Other Backward Classes (OBCs)High yield
3 sub-topics
- 03.01.01Article 15(4) and 16(4)
- 03.01.02Mandal Commission
- 03.01.03Indra Sawhney Case
03.02OBC Reservation PolicyHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 03.02.0127% Reservation
- 03.02.02Creamy Layer Concept
- 03.02.03Central and State Lists
03.03National Commission for Backward Classes
2 sub-topics
- 03.03.01Constitutional Status
- 03.03.02Functions and Powers
03.04Welfare Schemes for OBCs
2 sub-topics
- 03.04.01Educational Support
- 03.04.02Economic Empowerment
03.05Recent DevelopmentsHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 03.05.01EWS Reservation
- 03.05.02Sub-categorization of OBCs

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Women and Gender Justice

5 topics · 19 pages

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04.01Constitutional Provisions for WomenHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.01.01Equality Provisions
- 04.01.02Special Provisions for Women
- 04.01.03Panchayati Raj Reservations
04.02Legal Framework for Women's RightsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.02.01Domestic Violence Act
- 04.02.02Sexual Harassment at Workplace
- 04.02.03Dowry Prohibition Act
04.03Women's Empowerment SchemesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.03.01Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- 04.03.02Mahila Shakti Kendra
- 04.03.03Self Help Groups
04.04Gender Issues and ChallengesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.04.01Gender Pay Gap
- 04.04.02Women's Safety
- 04.04.03Political Participation
04.05National Commission for Women
2 sub-topics
- 04.05.01Functions and Powers
- 04.05.02Recommendations

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Minorities and Religious Justice

5 topics · 17 pages

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05.01Constitutional Framework for MinoritiesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 05.01.01Religious Freedom
- 05.01.02Cultural and Educational Rights
- 05.01.03Protection of Minority Interests
05.02National Commission for Minorities
2 sub-topics
- 05.02.01Statutory Status
- 05.02.02Functions and Powers
05.03Minority Welfare SchemesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 05.03.01Educational Development
- 05.03.02Economic Empowerment
- 05.03.03Skill Development
05.04Communal Harmony and SecularismHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 05.04.01Secular State Concept
- 05.04.02Communal Violence Prevention
05.05Linguistic Minorities
2 sub-topics
- 05.05.01Language Rights
- 05.05.02Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities

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Children and Child Rights

5 topics · 18 pages

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06.01Constitutional and Legal FrameworkHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 06.01.01Right to Education
- 06.01.02Child Labour Prohibition
- 06.01.03POCSO Act
06.02Child Welfare SchemesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 06.02.01Integrated Child Development Services
- 06.02.02Mid Day Meal Scheme
- 06.02.03Adoption and Foster Care
06.03Child Protection MechanismsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 06.03.01Child Welfare Committees
- 06.03.02Juvenile Justice System
- 06.03.03Child Helplines
06.04National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
2 sub-topics
- 06.04.01Statutory Powers
- 06.04.02Child Rights Monitoring
06.05Child Labour and TraffickingHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 06.05.01Child Labour Laws
- 06.05.02Anti-Trafficking Measures

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Persons with Disabilities

4 topics · 14 pages

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07.01Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016High yield
3 sub-topics
- 07.01.01Types of Disabilities
- 07.01.02Rights and Entitlements
- 07.01.03Accessibility Standards
07.02Reservation and EmploymentHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 07.02.014% Reservation in Jobs
- 07.02.02Educational Reservations
07.03Welfare Schemes for Disabled
3 sub-topics
- 07.03.01Disability Pensions
- 07.03.02Assistive Devices
- 07.03.03Skill Development Programs
07.04Institutional Framework
2 sub-topics
- 07.04.01Chief Commissioner for Disabilities
- 07.04.02State Commissioners

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Elderly and Senior Citizens

3 topics · 10 pages

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08.01Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act
2 sub-topics
- 08.01.01Legal Obligations
- 08.01.02Maintenance Tribunals
08.02Elderly Welfare Schemes
3 sub-topics
- 08.02.01Old Age Pensions
- 08.02.02Healthcare for Elderly
- 08.02.03Senior Citizen Concessions
08.03Elder Abuse and Protection
2 sub-topics
- 08.03.01Elder Abuse Prevention
- 08.03.02Helplines and Support

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Poverty and Economic Justice

5 topics · 20 pages

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09.01Poverty Measurement and IdentificationHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.01.01Poverty Line Estimation
- 09.01.02Multidimensional Poverty Index
- 09.01.03BPL Surveys
09.02Anti-Poverty ProgramsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.02.01MGNREGA
- 09.02.02National Rural Livelihood Mission
- 09.02.03Public Distribution System
09.03Financial InclusionHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.03.01Jan Dhan Yojana
- 09.03.02Microfinance and SHGs
- 09.03.03Digital Financial Services
09.04Social Security SchemesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.04.01Pension Schemes
- 09.04.02Insurance Schemes
- 09.04.03Direct Benefit Transfer
09.05Rural DevelopmentHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.05.01Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
- 09.05.02Rural Housing Schemes
- 09.05.03Swachh Bharat Mission

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Health and Nutrition Justice

4 topics · 15 pages

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10.01Right to HealthHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 10.01.01National Health Policy
- 10.01.02Ayushman Bharat
- 10.01.03Universal Health Coverage
10.02Maternal and Child HealthHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 10.02.01Janani Suraksha Yojana
- 10.02.02Immunization Programs
- 10.02.03Nutrition Programs
10.03Food Security and NutritionHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 10.03.01National Food Security Act
- 10.03.02Malnutrition Combat Programs
- 10.03.03Anganwadi Services
10.04Mental Health and Substance Abuse
2 sub-topics
- 10.04.01Mental Healthcare Act
- 10.04.02De-addiction Programs

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Human Rights and Civil Liberties

4 topics · 16 pages

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13.01National Human Rights CommissionHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 13.01.01Composition and Functions
- 13.01.02Powers and Limitations
- 13.01.03State Human Rights Commissions
13.02Civil Rights ProtectionHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 13.02.01Right to Information
- 13.02.02Right to Privacy
- 13.02.03Freedom of Expression
13.03Police Reforms and Criminal JusticeHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 13.03.01Police Accountability
- 13.03.02Custodial Violence Prevention
- 13.03.03Fast Track Courts
13.04Legal Aid and Access to Justice
3 sub-topics
- 13.04.01Legal Services Authorities
- 13.04.02Lok Adalats
- 13.04.03Public Interest Litigation