GS Paper II · Social Justice
Disability & Elderly Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections and their performance; laws and bodies for their protection; social sector services relating to health, education, human resources; poverty and hunger
Why it matters: Aspirants must focus on welfare protection mechanisms and implementation gaps because examiners frequently evaluate the adequacy of support structures for marginalized vulnerable demographics.
In the news
October 2026
13 Oct 2026
Rising need for formal elderly care workforceWith India’s population over 60 projected to reach 347 million by 2050, experts are calling for a formal, gender-neutral training ecosystem for caregiving. The move aims to transition from informal unpaid domestic care to a structured...
10 Oct 2026
NIMHANS Study Links Loneliness to 'Empty Nest' SyndromeA study by NIMHANS found that parents of children who have emigrated abroad are increasingly experiencing psychological distress and loneliness. The research noted a trend of excessive series-watching as a coping mechanism, emphasizing...
September 2026
05 Sep 2026
Managing Demographic Shifts and Ageing Populations in Southern StatesRecent demographic data from states like Tamil Nadu indicates a sustained decline in fertility rates alongside a rising proportion of elderly citizens. Policy experts emphasize the need to shift governance priorities toward geriatric...
August 2026
17 Aug 2026
ICMR-NIN Study Links Vitamin Deficiencies to Cognitive Decline in ElderlyA recent study by the ICMR National Institute of Nutrition highlights that micronutrient deficiencies, particularly of essential vitamins, significantly accelerate cognitive decline among the elderly population. The researchers...
July 2026
12 Jul 2026
Bihar Launches Doorstep Land Registration for Elderly CitizensThe Bihar government has launched a doorstep land and property registration service specifically for citizens aged 75 years and older. Introduced by the Department of Prohibition, Excise, and Registration, this initiative allows elderly...
04 Jul 2026
Digital Accessibility as a Fundamental Right: Delhi HC Notice to ZEEThe Delhi High Court has issued a notice to ZEE regarding a plea demanding accessibility features for visually challenged users on its ZEE5 streaming platform during the FIFA World Cup. The petition emphasizes that digital platforms...
Practise Disability & Elderly
7 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 7
Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for the call for a formal elderly care workforce in India?
Mains practice
Developing economies face interconnected challenges spanning social security gaps, technological safety, regulatory oversight, and global climate vulnerabilities. Discuss how targeted regulatory and technological interventions across public health, social protection, and ecological management can enhance national resilience.
15 marks
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