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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 is a critical topic for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly under GS Paper II (Social Justice and Governance) . It replaced the PwD Act of 1995 to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Key Highlights of the RPwD Act, 2016 1. Expanded Definition of Disability The Act increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21.   Added Disabilities : Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack victims, Speech and Language disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s), Blood Disorders (Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell disease), and Multiple Disabilities.   The Central Government maintains the power to add more types of disabilities to this list. 2. Rights and Entitlements  ✅  Education : Children with "benchmark disabilities...
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Transformation of Women's status from 1951 to the Present world.

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The transformation of women's status from 1951 to 2023 has been significant. In 1951, women's roles were primarily restricted to the domestic sphere, caring for their family, and supporting their husbands' careers and children's life. Access to education and professional opportunities was limited for women, and if they somehow manage to go out from their house for jobs and employment purposes, they faced discrimination and unequal pay in the workplace. However, over the past seven decades, the transformation has occured and played a significant role in progress of women's status in society and still improving for their betterment . Here are some of the significant changes that have taken place in various fields such as : 1. Education: In 1951, just 15% of women in India were literate. Today, the literacy rate for women stands at approximately 65%. Women have now access to higher education, leading to higher employment opportunities, and economic independ...
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