Social Issues

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Social Issues Notes for UPSC GS Papers 1 and 2

Social Issues is a cross-cutting topic in UPSC Civil Services appearing across multiple GS papers. Indian Society topics in GS Paper 1 and Social Justice topics in GS Paper 2 both deal with social issues. This includes poverty, inequality, women's issues, child welfare, tribal issues, communalism, regionalism, and urbanisation.

Key Social Issues Topics for UPSC

Indian Society

Covers social diversity, rural and urban society, caste system, salient features of Indian society, role of women, social empowerment, and globalisation's impact on Indian society.

Women and Child Welfare

Covers gender inequality, women's empowerment schemes, child rights, child labour, malnutrition, and related government policies and programmes.

Poverty and Inequality

Covers poverty measurement, poverty alleviation programmes, inequality data, regional disparities, and inclusive growth strategies.

Communalism and Secularism

Covers communalism, secularism in India, religious minorities, and the constitutional framework for protecting minority rights.

Best Social Issues Resources for UPSC

  • Vision IAS Social Issues notes - comprehensive GS Paper 1 and 2 coverage
  • Drishti IAS Social Issues notes - available in Hindi and English

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