GS1Indian heritage and culture, history and geography of the world and society
Empowerment, communalism, regionalism, secularism
Syllabus: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Current affairs on this topic 2
- Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion law takes effect 25 September 2026
Where does the right to propagate religion end and a ban on conversion begin?
- Is 'purifying' a venue after a Dalit leader's rally untouchability under Article 17? 2 September 2026
No one was stopped and no one was touched. Can a ritual of 'cleansing' still be untouchability in law?
Previous-year questions 6
- 2024 · GS1 · 15 marks Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.
- 2022 · GS1 · 15 marks Are tolerance, assimilation, and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
- 2020 · GS1 · 10 marks Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
- 2019 · GS1 · 10 marks What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?
- 2018 · GS1 · 10 marks "Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment.
- 2017 · GS1 · 15 marks Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.