GS2 · Topic
Women and Gender
Representation, safety, work and the law as it bears on women.
59 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Women and Gender that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can play a crucial role in alleviating rural poverty by providing women with access to microfinance, enabling them to start small businesses and improve their livelihoods. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
The 106th Amendment Act 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' provides representation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative assemblies. Q4. The current govt. interim budget provided 'GYAN' priorities, where N represents Naari or Women. In this context, women's empowerment through govt. schemes with special focus on Self Help Groups is the govt's priority.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Women bear a disproportionate burden of the gaps in our healthcare system. Do you think a constitutional right to health will help in bridging the gap? Also suggest suitable alternatives.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
HealthWomen and Gender
Legal reforms have expanded women's rights in India, yet structural barriers continue to impede real gender equality. Discuss with suitable examples
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Women and GenderVulnerable Sections
“Feminism” has evolved as a movement with agenda, organization and means to protest. Comment. How far do you think “Draft National Policy for Women, 2016” will strengthen the cause of women empowerment in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
How has implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success in raising awareness about sexual harassment, and what factors have hindered its outreach to unorganized sector? Propose strategies to bridge this gap, and ensure comprehensive protection to women in unorg sector.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have the potential to act as a powerful tool to break the vicious cycle of poverty in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can play a crucial role in alleviating rural poverty by providing women with access to microfinance, enabling them to start small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
Explore the linkages between gender inequality and poverty in India. Discuss how empowering women can contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are an effective model of social entrepreneurship for women empowerment and have multiplier effects on developmental processes in rural areas. Elaborate with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Question of gender equality is central to debate on UCC. What are the challenges in reconciling UCC with gender equality as enshrined in the constitution?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Directive Principles and DutiesWomen and Gender
To what extent, in your opinion, will the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act help in increasing women's representation in the Indian political process?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution and Basic StructureWomen and Gender
Although India has more than 6 million SHGs; the goal of women empowerment seems distant. In this context, discuss the major issues faced by SHGs and the potential of digital technologies to overcome them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
The recent nomination of women parliamentarians to the panel of vice-chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha, marks a historic moment of equal gender representation but the broader issue of women's underrepresentation in Indian Parliament still remains unaddressed. Discuss. What steps can be taken to address this imbalance?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ParliamentWomen and Gender
Despite the benefits of wider representation of women in the judiciary, Indian courts have significantly fewer women as compared to men. Discuss. Also, suggest some measures to bridge the gender gap in Indian judiciary.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
JudiciaryWomen and Gender
'Workplace automation is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency and productivity'. In this context, critically evaluate the social opportunities and risks associated with workplace automation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
There is a need to resolve the ambiguity in disqualification provisions under Section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. Q1) How has the implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success, what factors have hindered its outreach to women in unorg Sector? Propose strategy to ensure comprehensive protection for women.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Discuss the role of Self-Help Groups in widening women's labour force participation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
According to a 2023 report by WHO and Unicef, women and girls, in India, are primarily responsible for collecting water from distant sources, impacting their opportunities and hindering economic growth. How does the undervaluation of such unpaid work affect the economic participation and empowerment of women in India? Suggest measures to ensure that women's contributions are recognized and supported. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Women and GenderWelfare Schemes
Convergence between SHGs and panchayats is an assured way of achieving women empowerment. Do you agree?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Local GovernmentWomen and Gender
To what extent, in your opinion, Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India have enabled women led development at grassroot level?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
The question of gender equality is centre to debate on reconciling UCC with gender equality as enshrined in const. In this light what are the challenges?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Directive Principles and DutiesWomen and Gender
How has globalization affected the roles and opportunities available to women in India? Discuss the challenges faced by women due to globalization.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Women and GenderPolicy Design and Implementation
Despite initiatives to curb child marriage, it continues to persist in India. Explaining the reasons behind this, analyse its impact. What further measures can be taken by the government to eliminate the practice of child marriage in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
SHGs have succeeded in delivering financial inclusion, but for them to evolve as viable business enterprise requires a different approach. Analyse in the context of the twin goals of rural growth and promotion of women's entrepreneurship.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Discuss the crucial role played by the National Commission of Women in shaping the discourse on gender-sensitive laws in India. To what extent the elevation of the National Commission of Women to a constitutional body would reinforce its authority?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWomen and Gender
How can NGOs have an impact, on women capacities and their empowerment? Discuss with suitable examples. Also, in brief, explain some of the major roadblocks confronted by NGOs in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Despite the stringent provisions, the crime against women is on the rise. What are the major shortcomings of the present laws aimed at fighting crime against women in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Vulnerable SectionsWomen and Gender