Mains Question – GS I

IAS MAINS QUESTIONS


Giving women maternity benefits has been like a double-edged sword, not only in India but even in advanced economies given the general employment and female participation in the workforce. Comment. Should these special benefits be extended to women in the informal/unorganised sector? [ GS 1] [ 200 words]


Indian society is undergoing changes which have led to grey areas raising questions such as whether children born out of live-in relationships are legitimate and whether homosexual unions are marriages. In this context, it is argued that  Hindu Marriage Act must keep up with times to provide protection to partners, children in live-in relationships. Discuss. [ GS1][200 words]