GS2 · Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Syllabus line GS2-L12. These 7 themes have PYQs under it; several also draw on other papers.
- T51Tribal identity, rights & development
- T65Gender concepts, patriarchy & women's social status
- T68Women in politics, law & institutions: reservation, judiciary, NCW, gender justice
- T70Affirmative action & welfare schemes for vulnerable sections
- T71Disability & inclusion: RPwD Act 2016
- T72Commissions for social justice & human rights: NCSC, NCST, NCBC, NHRC
- T73Children's rights & child policy: NCPCR, National Child Policy