{"id":15419,"date":"2023-11-09T05:14:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15419"},"modified":"2023-11-09T05:14:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:14:14","slug":"society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Society \/ Social Justice Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our monthly current affairs update for <strong><em>August 2023<\/em><\/strong>. In this ever-changing world, staying informed about the latest events, trends, and developments is crucial. This month, we&#8217;ll take you on a journey through the most significant and noteworthy happenings across the globe. From politics to technology, from culture to the environment, we&#8217;ll cover it all. Join us as we explore the stories shaping our world and the issues that demand our attention. Our goal is to provide you with a concise and insightful overview of the events that are shaping our times, enabling you to engage in informed conversations and make well-informed decisions. So, without further ado, let&#8217;s dive into the whirlwind of current affairs for this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f414c3795\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About\" title=\"About\u00a0\">About\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Casteism_in_Indian_Society\" title=\"Casteism in Indian Society&nbsp;\">Casteism in Indian Society&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About_Casteism_in_India\" title=\"About Casteism in India:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About Casteism in India:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Steps_taken_to_eliminate_the_practice_of_caste_based_discrimination\" title=\"Steps taken to eliminate the practice of caste based discrimination:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Steps taken to eliminate the practice of caste based discrimination:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Evidences_of_continued_existence_of_caste_based_discriminations\" title=\"Evidences of continued existence of caste based discriminations:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Evidences of continued existence of caste based discriminations:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Nutritions_Role_in_Tuberculosis_Prevention\" title=\"Nutrition&#8217;s Role in Tuberculosis Prevention&nbsp;\">Nutrition&#8217;s Role in Tuberculosis Prevention&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Tuberculosis\" title=\"Tuberculosis:&nbsp;\">Tuberculosis:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Major_findings_of_the_Studies\" title=\"Major findings of the Studies:\u00a0\">Major findings of the Studies:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Significance_of_the_Studies\" title=\"Significance of the Studies:&nbsp;\">Significance of the Studies:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Teaching_in_the_mother_tongue\" title=\"Teaching in the mother tongue&nbsp;\">Teaching in the mother tongue&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Efforts_made_by_India_to_teach_children_in_their_mother_tongue\" title=\"Efforts made by India to teach children in their mother tongue:&nbsp;\">Efforts made by India to teach children in their mother tongue:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#UNESCO_Findings_on_Mother_Tongue_Instruction\" title=\"UNESCO Findings on Mother Tongue Instruction:&nbsp;\">UNESCO Findings on Mother Tongue Instruction:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Paharis_and_Paddaris\" title=\"Paharis and Paddaris&nbsp;\">Paharis and Paddaris&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About_the_Paharis_and_Paddaris\" title=\"About the Paharis and Paddaris:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Paharis and Paddaris:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Pahari_Ethnic_Group\" title=\"Pahari Ethnic Group:\u00a0\">Pahari Ethnic Group:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Paddari_Tribes\" title=\"Paddari Tribes:\u00a0\">Paddari Tribes:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Issue_with_proposed_bill\" title=\"Issue with proposed bill:&nbsp;\">Issue with proposed bill:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Climate_change_contributes_to_violence_against_children\" title=\"Climate change contributes to violence against children&nbsp;\">Climate change contributes to violence against children&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About_the_Study\" title=\"About the Study:&nbsp;\">About the Study:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Key_Findings\" title=\"Key Findings:&nbsp;\">Key Findings:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Way_Forward-2\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Children_and_Domestic_Labour\" title=\"Children and Domestic Labour&nbsp;\">Children and Domestic Labour&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-7\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Status_of_Child_Labour_in_India\" title=\"Status of Child Labour in India&nbsp;\">Status of Child Labour in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Reason_for_the_prevalence_of_Child_Labour_in_India\" title=\"Reason for the prevalence of Child Labour in India:&nbsp;\">Reason for the prevalence of Child Labour in India:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Socio-Economic_Impact_of_Child_Labour\" title=\"Socio-Economic Impact of Child Labour&nbsp;\">Socio-Economic Impact of Child Labour&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#FAQs_on_Monthly_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_August_2023\" title=\"FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023\">FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Q1_What_are_monthly_current_affairs\" title=\"Q1: What are monthly current affairs?\">Q1: What are monthly current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Q2_Why_are_monthly_current_affairs_important\" title=\"Q2: Why are monthly current affairs important?\">Q2: Why are monthly current affairs important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/society-social-justice-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nikah_Halala\"><\/span>Nikah Halala\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Muslim Law Board\u2019s stand sought on nikah halala.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cNikah\u201d and \u201cHalala\u201d both are Arabic terms where \u201c<strong>Nikah\u201d means Marriage and \u201cHalala\u201d means to make something halal or permissible.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>As per Muslim Law, <strong>a man cannot remarry his wife after he divorces her, unless the wife is married to another man and gets divorced from that man<\/strong> (second husband) or after the death of the second husband.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The process of making the woman permissible for her first husband by giving her marriage to a third person with a pre-condition is known as<strong> Nikah Halala also known as\u202fTahleel marriage.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>In this process,\u202fthe third person consummates the marriage with the object to make the woman permissible for her first husband.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There is\u202f<strong>no sanction in the Holy Quran for such marriages.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"147\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-106.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15421 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 579px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 579\/147;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casteism_in_Indian_Society\"><\/span>Casteism in Indian Society&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-1<\/strong> Indian Society\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The task of decolonizing the Indian mind-set needs to be complemented with the task of de-casting the society. And the first step in this direction would be acknowledging the existence of caste in Indian society.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Casteism_in_India\"><\/span><strong>About Casteism in India<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Casteism<\/strong> can be defined as a practice of systemic marginalisation, discrimination, unequal access to opportunities and hierarchical division of society on the basis of birth.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The caste system is a <strong>social hierarchy in India<\/strong> originally based on a <strong>person&#8217;s occupation and birth<\/strong>. It divides society into different groups called castes, which are further subdivided into sub castes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Decasting is a process which refers to the <strong>dismantling and eliminating of the entrenched caste-based discrimination, inequalities, and social hierarchies<\/strong> present in society. It involves challenging and overcoming the practices, biases, and prejudices associated with the caste system.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_taken_to_eliminate_the_practice_of_caste_based_discrimination\"><\/span><strong>Steps taken to eliminate the practice of caste based discrimination:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Constitutional protection<\/strong>: Prohibition of untouchability as enshrined in Article 17 and ensuring equality of opportunity and prevention of discrimination as established by Article 14 and 15 are some meaningful efforts to eliminate casteism.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Legislations<\/strong>: Legislations like the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, provide protection against violence and discrimination faced by marginalised communities.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Social Movements:<\/strong> Various social reform movements, led by activists, organisations, and leaders, have aimed to challenge and change traditional caste-based norms and practices.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Affirmative action:<\/strong> Policies have been implemented to provide reparations to the historically marginalised sections of society in the form of reservation in educational institutes, employment and political representation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidences_of_continued_existence_of_caste_based_discriminations\"><\/span><strong>Evidences of continued existence of caste based discriminations<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Manual Scavenging<\/strong>: Despite prohibitions of manual scavenging, it is observed that mostly lower caste people are employed in this profession and the profession has been associated with their caste identity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Caste based politics<\/strong>: Caste based mobilisation during elections is a true depiction of the continued existence of casteism in the society.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Hidden discrimination<\/strong>: Despite reaching to important constitutional positions, caste discrimination can be seen in inclusion of lower castes in closed groups such as clubs, elite institutions, intellectual spaces and media.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Changing nature of caste identities<\/strong> where different caste groups are asserting their separate distinct identity in a more vocal way is creating caste fissures in the society.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Credibility bias<\/strong>: Often lower caste doctors are avoided, lower caste engineers are searched to place responsibility for failure of projects etc. because of the societal bias against reserved category professionals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/dont-pretend-not-to-see-caste-to-fight-it-acknowledge-existence-8901002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritions_Role_in_Tuberculosis_Prevention\"><\/span>Nutrition&#8217;s Role in Tuberculosis Prevention&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 1: Indian Society (Poverty and developmental Issues)\u00a0<\/p><p>GS \u2013 2: Social Justice (Issues related to poverty and hunger)\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals provide evidence that improved nutrition can significantly reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in India.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuberculosis\"><\/span><strong>Tuberculosis:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tuberculosis (TB) is an <strong>infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium<\/strong> tuberculosis.\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong> It is an airborne infection that spreads through close contact with the infected, especially in densely populated spaces with poor ventilation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Common symptoms of active lung TB are cough with sputum and blood at times, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever and night sweats.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Anti-TB medicines<\/strong> have been used for decades and strains that are resistant to 1 or more of the medicines have been documented in every country surveyed.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)<\/strong> is treatable and curable by using second-line drugs such as Bedaquiline.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB)<\/strong> is a more serious form of MDR-TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the most effective second-line anti-TB drugs, often leaving patients without any further treatment options.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Status of TB in India and the world:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>As per the WHO Global TB Report 2022: India\u2019s TB incidence for the <strong>year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population<\/strong> (a decline of over 18% from 2020)\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>India has a large burden of the world\u2019s TB<\/strong>, with an estimated economic cost of US$100 million lost annually due to this disease.\u00a0<\/li><li>As per the WHO Global TB Report 2022, TB cases are attributable to five risk factors \u2014 undernourishment, HIV infection, alcohol use disorders, smoking and diabetes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/4641bf50-0763-4794-af38-9c2eb4436f12\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_findings_of_the_Studies\"><\/span><strong>Major findings of the Studies:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Reducing Activation of Tuberculosis by Improvement of Nutritional Status (RATIONS)<\/strong> trial conducted in Jharkhand (the state has a high TB burden) revealed:\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Better nutrition among patients with lung TB can lead to a 39% reduction<\/strong> in all forms of TB and a <strong>nearly 49% reduction in infectious TB<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Underweight TB patients who experience <strong>early weight gain can have their risk of mortality reduced by 60%<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Nearly 30 households would need to be provided nutritional supplementation to prevent one case of TB.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_Studies\"><\/span><strong>Significance of the Studies:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The trials\u2019 findings are particularly significant as undernutrition has emerged as a leading risk factor for TB worldwide.\u00a0<\/li><li>These results could have policy implications and contribute to <strong>India\u2019s goal of eliminating TB by 2025<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/health-wellness\/good-nutrition-reduces-tb-incidence-curbs-mortality-says-new-lancet-study-8883097\/#:~:text=New%20evidence%20from%20Reducing%20Activation,by%20nearly%2050%20per%20cent.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaching_in_the_mother_tongue\"><\/span>Teaching in the mother tongue&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, IMF\u2019s executive Director has called the CBSE\u2019s decision a right call. Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in the mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as a better grasp of English.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efforts_made_by_India_to_teach_children_in_their_mother_tongue\"><\/span><strong>Efforts made by India to teach children in their mother tongue:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Historical Efforts:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Mahatma Gandhi believed that English as a primary medium created a divide between elites and the masses, hindering knowledge dissemination.\u00a0<\/li><li>Leaders like C Rajagopalachari, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Annie Besant stressed an Indian-controlled education system that values the country\u2019s ethos.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Government of India Efforts:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a directive, emphasizing the use of the mother tongue for instruction and displaying its commitment to native language education.\u00a0<\/li><li>The National Education Policy also encapsulates the intent to promote mother tongue instruction.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_Findings_on_Mother_Tongue_Instruction\"><\/span><strong>UNESCO Findings on Mother Tongue Instruction:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Global Advocacy:<\/strong> Since 1953, UNESCO has consistently promoted mother tongue education through its Global Education Monitoring Reports.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Learning Impact:<\/strong> Being taught in a language other than one\u2019s own can have negative effects on learning, especially for children from poor backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Duration Recommendation:<\/strong> At least six years of mother tongue instruction is necessary to reduce learning gaps for minority language speakers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pedagogical Reasoning:<\/strong> A background study for the 2005 UNESCO report emphasized that mother tongue-based bilingual schooling is rarely challenged based on its educational logic.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implement the CBSE\u2019s directive to prioritize mother tongue instruction.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Address challenges in teacher recruitment, curriculum development, and teaching materials to accommodate linguistic diversity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Government schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas should lead in implementing mother-tongue instruction.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paharis_and_Paddaris\"><\/span>Paharis and Paddaris&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has brought a Bill to include <strong>four communities<\/strong>, namely, <strong>\u201cGadda Brahmin\u201d, \u201cKoli\u201d, \u201cPaddari Tribe\u201d, and \u201cPahari Ethnic Group\u201d<\/strong> in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Jammu and Kashmir.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Paharis_and_Paddaris\"><\/span><strong>About the Paharis and Paddaris:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pahari_Ethnic_Group\"><\/span><strong>Pahari Ethnic Group:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Pahari Ethnic Group includes <strong>Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, with some Kashmiri-origin<\/strong> settlers in Rajouri and Poonch districts.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People defined Paharis as <strong>all people living in Rajouri and Poonch except those who were STs<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paddari_Tribes\"><\/span><strong>Paddari Tribes:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They live in the remote Paddar area of the hilly Kishtwar district. The Paddari homeland borders <strong>Zanskar (Ladakh)<\/strong> in the north and the east<strong>, Pangi<\/strong> in Himachal Pradesh in the south, and the rest of J&amp;K in the west.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The 2011 census recorded the <strong>Paddari population at 21,548<\/strong>, comprising 83.6% Hindus, 9.5% Buddhists, and 6.8% Muslims. The people of the area speak the Paddari language.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issue_with_proposed_bill\"><\/span><strong>Issue with proposed bill:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The proposed bill has been opposed by <strong>Gujjars and Bakerwals, the dominant ST communities<\/strong> in J&amp;K, who apprehend that inclusion of Paharis and Paddaris would lead to shrinking of their share of the quota benefits pie.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Gujjar-Bakerwal are the <strong>third largest group after Kashmiris and Dogras<\/strong> in J&amp;K, with a population of almost 18 lakh. They were given ST status in 1991, along with the two smaller groups of <strong>Gaddis and Sippis<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This entitled these four communities to <strong>10% reservation in government jobs and admission to educational institutions.<\/strong> In 2019, they were <strong>empowered politically after the Centre announced a 10% quota for them in Lok Sabha and Assembly seats<\/strong> in J&amp;K.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Gujjar-Bakerwal oppose their inclusion in the ST list on the argument that they <strong>do not constitute a single ethnic group and are a mix of individuals<\/strong> from different castes and religions who speak a particular language.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_change_contributes_to_violence_against_children\"><\/span>Climate change contributes to violence against children&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent study on the intersections of climate change, environmental degradation and violence against children found that climate change contributes to violence against children.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Study\"><\/span><strong>About the Study:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It <strong>explored both direct violence \u2014 physical, sexual and emotional \u2014 and structural violence<\/strong>; that is, rooted in inequitable and unjust systems and institutions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It identified five themes: hazards and disaster risk reduction; gender; climate-induced mobility or immobility; child labour; and health.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings\"><\/span><strong>Key Findings:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hazards and disaster risk reduction:<\/strong> Natural disasters create stressful environments, leading to higher risks of violence against children in relief shelters or at home. In post-disaster situations, children might be forced into labour for recovery efforts.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gender:<\/strong> The effects of climate change and environmental degradation are not gender neutral. Climate change can exacerbate child marriage in certain regions due to drought-induced economic pressures, affecting girls disproportionately.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Mobility and Immobility:<\/strong> Climate migrants face increased risks of violence, and separation from families or caregivers makes children vulnerable. Immobility, as in slum areas, can lead to child abuse and violence. Fear of violence in shelters can lead women to remain at home after natural hazards, increasing children\u2019s risk of harm from the hazard or other forms of violence.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Child Labour:<\/strong> Natural disasters and climate-change-related industries (agriculture, mining, etc.) contribute to child labour, which can expose children to exploitation and violence.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Health:<\/strong> As temperatures rise, infants will bear the greatest burden of malnutrition and rising food prices. Children will suffer most from the rise in infectious diseases. Climate-related mental health issues can lead to increased perpetration of violence against children, as eco-anxiety and fear of consequences contribute to domestic violence.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward-2\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Understanding these <strong>interlinkages is essential for informing policies and interventions<\/strong> that can protect and support children, particularly those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and environmental shocks.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Early warning systems<\/strong> should be installed for climate-related disasters that specifically consider children\u2019s vulnerabilities.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Provide Psychosocial support<\/strong> like counselling, therapy, and mental health services to help children cope with anxiety and stress.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Focus on <strong>preventing child marriage, human trafficking, and gender-based violence<\/strong> exacerbated by climate change.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Integrate climate change awareness and preparedness into school curricula<\/strong> to empower children with knowledge and skills to face climate-related challenges.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Design and set up shelters that prioritize the safety and well-being of children<\/strong> during emergencies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"455\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-108.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15423 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-108.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-108-585x442.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/455;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Children_and_Domestic_Labour\"><\/span>Children and Domestic Labour&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent incident, a couple faced accusations of employing a 10-year-old girl as a stay-at-home caretaker for their 4-year-old son and abused her physically and mentally on multiple occasions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Child labour in domestic work refers to situations where domestic work is performed by children below the <strong>relevant minimum age (for light work, full-time non-hazardous work), <\/strong>in hazardous conditions or in a slavery-like situation.\u00a0<\/li><li>The International Labour Organization has <strong>highlighted specific hazards that pose a significant threat to domestic workers, <\/strong>with children in domestic service being particularly vulnerable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Most prevalent risks faced by children are <strong>extended and exhausting working hours, exposure to harmful chemicals,<\/strong> the burden of carrying heavy loads, handling hazardous objects like knives and hot pans, and inadequate access to nutritious food and proper accommodation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These d<strong>angers become even more severe when a child resides in the same household <\/strong>where they are employed as a domestic worker.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Status_of_Child_Labour_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Status of Child Labour in India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to the <strong>National Crime Records Bureau Report of 2022,<\/strong> approximately 982 cases were reported in 2021 under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986. The state of Telangana had the highest number of registered cases, followed by Assam.\u00a0<\/li><li>A study conducted by the Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) revealed a concerning trend: the proportion of <strong>working children among the 818 surveyed children surged from 28.2% to 79.6%.<\/strong> This increase was primarily attributed to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of schools.\u00a0<\/li><li>The states in India with the <strong>highest number of child labour employers are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, <\/strong>Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_for_the_prevalence_of_Child_Labour_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Reason for the prevalence of Child Labour in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Poverty and economic vulnerability:<\/strong> Many families in India live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. Children may be forced to work in domestic settings to <strong>contribute to the family income<\/strong>, as their labor is often cheaper than that of adults.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of education:<\/strong> <strong>Limited access to quality education<\/strong> in certain regions results in a large number of children dropping out of school. Without proper education, they are more likely to engage in child labor, including domestic work.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Informal and unregulated nature of domestic work: <\/strong>Domestic work is often carried out within private households, making it difficult for authorities to monitor and enforce child labor laws effectively. This <strong>informal nature<\/strong> also makes it challenging to identify cases of child labor and provide the necessary support.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Traditional cultural norms:<\/strong> In some communities, it is seen as acceptable for children, <strong>especially girls, to work in domestic roles<\/strong> from a young age. Gender norms may perpetuate the idea that girls should stay at home and assist with household chores.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Migration and urbanization:<\/strong> Rural-to-urban migration is common in India, and families often move to cities in search of better opportunities. However, the <strong>lack of affordable housing and basic services in urban areas<\/strong> may lead to vulnerable living conditions, which can increase the likelihood of child labor.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Weak enforcement of child labor laws:<\/strong> India has laws in place to protect children from <strong>exploitative labor practices<\/strong>, but implementation and enforcement remain inconsistent in certain areas. This allows some employers to take advantage of child labor without facing consequences.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Demand for cheap labor: <\/strong>Domestic work is seen as a<strong>n inexpensive source of labor, leading some households<\/strong> to employ children as domestic help, perpetuating the cycle of child labor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"834\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-109.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15424 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-109.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-109-585x810.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/834;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socio-Economic_Impact_of_Child_Labour\"><\/span><strong>Socio-Economic Impact of Child Labour<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"470\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-107.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15422 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-107.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-107-585x457.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/470;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assault-on-minor-domestic-help-delhis-dirty-linen-hung-out-to-dry\/article67129166.ece#:~:text=A%20pilot%20and%20her%20aviation,couple%20is%20in%20judicial%20custody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Monthly_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_August_2023\"><\/span>FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_monthly_current_affairs\"><\/span><strong>Q1:<\/strong> What are monthly current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs refer to the latest and most significant events, developments, and news stories that have occurred within a particular month. These events encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, culture, and more. They are a reflection of the dynamic nature of our world and provide a snapshot of what&#8217;s happening globally or within a specific region during a given month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_are_monthly_current_affairs_important\"><\/span><strong>Q2:<\/strong> Why are monthly current affairs important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs are important for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Informed Citizenship:<\/strong> Staying updated with monthly current affairs is crucial for informed citizenship. It empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions, including voting in elections, advocating for causes, and engaging in meaningful discussions about societal issues.<\/li><li><strong>Professional Relevance:<\/strong> Professionals, such as journalists, policymakers, and business leaders, need to be aware of current affairs to make strategic decisions, create informed content, and respond to changes in their respective fields.<\/li><li><strong>Academic and Competitive Exams:<\/strong> Many academic institutions and competitive exams assess students&#8217; knowledge of current affairs, making it essential for academic and career success.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Awareness:<\/strong> Understanding current events helps individuals appreciate and understand different cultures, societies, and global interconnections.<\/li><li><strong>Safety and Preparedness:<\/strong> Some current affairs, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies, can directly impact personal safety and require timely awareness and preparedness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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