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 Indian Society and Culture: A Brief Introduction                     Indian society is one of the most diverse societies in the world. It is enriched by various languages, religions, castes, regions, tribes, customs, traditions and cultures. " Unity in Diversity " is the main identity of Indian society. Without understanding the fundamentals of Indian society and culture, a balanced understanding of the social, political, economic and cultural life of India cannot be achieved. Indian Society and Culture: An Introduction                          Indian society and culture are among the oldest, richest and most diverse in the world. India is a unique confluence of many religions, castes, languages, regional traditions, and lifestyles. Diversity and unity are the main features of Indian society. Geographically vast and historically rich, Ind...

 Why aravalli hills in news ? : 1. Supreme Court Ruling on Aravalli Definition … The Supreme Court of India recently accepted a new legal definition of the Aravalli Hills based on a Central government proposal. Under this definition, only landforms that rise 100 metres above the surrounding terrain will legally count as part of the Aravalli range. Experts and activists say this excludes 90 % of the hill range because much of it consists of lower ridges and hillocks.  2. Impact on Environmental Protection Since legal protections under forest and environmental laws depend on this definition :  • Vast areas once considered part of the Aravalli ecosystem may now lose protection, allowing mining, construction, and development.  • The lower hills — which help recharge groundwater, block desert winds, and sustain biodiversity — could be degraded or destroyed.   3. Alarm Over Mining and Degradation Separately, reports and surveys show ongoing illegal mining and eco...

 Challenges facing women in India: A multifaceted reality ▶▶ Despite significant progress towards gender equality, women in India continue to face a complex web of challenges that hinder their empowerment and limit their participation in society. Here is an analysis of some of the key issues: 1. Education and Literacy: Gender Gap: Although overall/average literacy rates have improved in recent years, there is a significant gap between men and women. This disparity is particularly high in rural areas. Socio-economic Barriers: Poverty, child marriage, and social norms continue to prevent girls from attending school, limiting their educational opportunities, and perpetuating the cycle of disadvantage. Safety Concerns: Fear of harassment or violence on the way to school, especially in remote areas, discourages girls from pursuing education. Also, attacks on women due to one-sided love are a matter of concern. 2. Health and Nutrition: High Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): Limited acce...

WOMEN According to the 2011 census, women constitute about 48.5% of the total Indian population. Ideally, they should have an equal share in education, health, employment, politics, etc. On the contrary, countless women in India constantly face various difficulties and hence the government tries to create and implement various development measures for them. Status of Women in India: 1) Literacy:                            According to the 2011 census, the overall literacy rate in the country was 74.04 percent, 82.14% for males and 65.46% for females. 2) Sex Ratio:                           The sex ratio in the country has always been unfavorable for women. In 2011 (2011 Census), this number was 943 per thousand men. 3) Child Sex Ratio:                       ...