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3.Global
4.Orthodox
5.Ancient
6.Plain
7.Survey
8.Obstacle
9.Computer
10.Wealth
11.Ordinary
12.Garden
13.Wipe
14.Shadow
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1.One year of Taliban 2.0

2.Jal Jeevan Mission

3.Chabahar Port

4.Refugee Crisis in India

5. India's Foreign Policy

6.Education Technology in India

7.India & NATO

8.Integration of NE States

9.US-China Conflict Over Taiwan

10.PM Gati Shakti Plan

11.Drug Menace in India

12.G20

13.Special Economic Zones

14.India & South Asia

15.Theaterisation of Armed Forces

16.New Space India Limited

17. Demographic Transition in India

18.Kargil Vijay Divas

19.Future of Agniveers

20.Social Media & Politics in India

21.Heatwaves in India

22.International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC)

23.Death Behind Bars

24.Srilankan Crisis

25.India's Maritime Security

26.European Union

27.One Nation One Ration Card

28.India-Bangladesh Relations

29.Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

30.Agneepath Scheme

31.Tour of Duty Scheme

32.Israel-UAE Peace Deal

33.India-Afganistan Relations

34.India-Nepal Relations

35.NATO

36.Integrated Battle Groups

37.Global Food Crisis

38.India-France Relations

39.India-Germany Relations

40. 5G Technology

41. Quad

42.BharatNet Project

43.India-Mauritius Relations

44.Mullaperiyar Dam

45.Indigenisation of Armed Forces

46.AFSPA

47. India-Oman Relations

48. POSH Act:Sexual Harrasment in India

49. E-Waste Management

50. Education During Pandemic

51. UPI 123PAY

52. Indian Women in UN Peace Keeping

53. United Nation Environment Program (UNEP)

54. United Nation General Assembly (UNGA)

55. India-Rusaia Military Relations

56. India-UAE Relations

57. Artificial Intelligence

58. India & Unemployment

59. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

60. Assam-Arunchal Pradesh Border Dispute

61. Manufacturing in Defence Sector

62. India-Israel Relations

63. Union Budget 2022

64. SAARC

65. BIMSTEC

66. Military Operations of India

67. Startup India Mission

68. BrahMos Missile

69. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

70. India-USA Relations

71. Non-Prolifetation Treaty(NPT)

72. BRICS

73. Security Covers in India

74. Sudan Crisis

75. I2U2:The West Quad

76.ASEAN

77. Indigenisation of Defence Forces

78. Nuclear Submarine Alliance:AUKUS

79. India-Myanmar Relations

80. Agni-P Missile

81. NO2 as a Pollutant

82. India's Missile Capabilities

83. Cyber Security

84. United Nations

85. Anti Tank Missiles

86. Medium Range Surface to Air Missile

87. Gallantry Awards

88. Cryptocurrency

89. S-400 Air Defence Missile System

90. Maoism

91. India and Rise of Turkism

92. Human Migration in India

93. Stubble Burning

94. COP-26

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1. MGNREGA

2. UPI

3. Indian Navy Submarines

4. Drug Abuse in India

5. Hunger Issue in India

6. Cyber Warfare

7. India-Bhutan Defence Relations

8. International Energy Agency

9. Nuclear Energy

10. Social Media & Youth

11. National Human Rights Commission

12. EU in Indo-Pacific

13. China-Taiwan Issue

14. India's Coal Crisis

15. India & Present Global Order

16. Defence Industrial Corridor

17. India - Srilanka Ties

18. Representative Judiciary in India

19. Internet Shutdown in India

20. NATGRID

21. Quad Group

22. Nipah Virus

23. Marital Rape

24. Rape Cases in India

25. Caste Based Census

26. DRDO

27. Ujjawala Scheme

28. Taliban

29. Temperature Rise in India

30. India-US Nuclear Deal

31. Indus Water Treaty

32. Education Emergency in India

33. IAC-1 Vikrant

34. Assam-Mizoram Issue

35. Abrogation of article 370

36. e-RUPI

37. India at UNSC

38. DigiLocker

39. Naga Insurgency

40. National Education Policy

41. Missile Man:Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

42. India at Olympic Games

43. Anti Drone System

44. Military Intelligence of India

45. Laws for Surveillance in India

46. Indigenous Capabilities in Defence Production

47. Pegasus Malware

48. Uniform Civil Code-1

49. Brexit

50. Naga Peace Talks

51. India' Tibet Policy

52. Military Synergy

53. Dowry System in India

54. Digital Divide in Schools

55. Krishna River Dispute

56. CAPF's Turf

57. Speed Limits on Roads

58. Financial Action Task Force

59. NITI Ayog

60. Role of Social Media in Democracy

61. Religion & Patriarchy

62. India-Africa Relations

63. Project Seabird

64. Domestic Violence

65. Violence in Kashmir

66. Censorship of Films in India

67. Integrated Tri-service Theatre Command

68. Galwan: A year's Tale

69. Vaccine Hesitancy

70. One Nation One Election

71. Interpol & Mehul Choksi Issue

72. Global Vaccination Gap

73. Caste Based Violence against Women

74. Free speech & Privacy

75. Threats to Internal Security

76. Political Turmoil in Nepal

77. Galwan Valley Standoff

78. Planning for Future Pandemic Waves

79. India-Pakistan Trade Relations

80. FDI in India

81. Right to Life

82. Issues with Indian Judiciary

83. PM Mudra Yojana

84. Israel-Palestine Conflict

85. SIPRI report on Military Spending

86. American Exit from Afganistan

87. Health Service in India

88. Economic Impact of 2nd Covid Wave

89. Health Infrastructure Under Covid-19

90. India's Foreign Aid Policy

91. Aircrafts Operated by Indian Navy

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LGBTQIA+ Community in India[1/2]

✓In recent years, several countries, including India, have legally recognized third sex and homosexuals as equal citizens, after a long struggle of several different movements and protests around the world.

✓The Preamble of Indian Constitution recognises its citizens impartially as "We the people of India" and ensures justice - social, economic, and political.

✓In September 2018, in the review of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court gave the judgment to decriminalize adult consensual same-sex marriages.

✓This decision is considered a landmark, both in terms of its expansive interpretation of constitutional rights and in terms of empowering LGBTQIA+ community.

✓While it was a big achievement, it does not mean that LGBTQIA+ people in India are absolutely free or treated equally to their fellow citizens.

✓It undermines the amount of work that remains to be done in India and around the globe.

‼️What does LGBTQIA + Stands For?

✓While no term can fully capture the spectrums of genders and sexual identities in the world. LGBTQIA+ mainly stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more

⁉️What is the History of Recognition of LGBTQIA+ In India?

✓Ancient India was about acceptance and celebration of all forms of love and neutrality to the idea of homosexuality.

✓Visual example is the Khajuraho Temple of Madhya Pradesh, showcasing the existence of sexual fluidity between homosexuals.

✓In 1861, Britishers considered sexual activities “against the order of nature” including all homosexual activities were criminalized under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

✓In 1977, Shakuntala Devi published the first study of homosexuality in India, called “The World of Homosexuals”.
It called for “full and complete acceptance and not just tolerance and sympathy”.

✓In 1994, they were legally granted voting rights as a third sex.

✓In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ruled that transgender people should be treated as the third category of gender.

✓In 2017, the Supreme Court gave the country’s LGBTQ community the freedom to safely express their sexual orientation.

✓An individual’s sexual orientation was protected by the Right to Privacy.

✓On 6 September 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the part of Section 377 which criminalized consensual homosexual activities.

✓In 2019, Parliament enacted Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act with an objective to provide for protection of rights of transgender people, their welfare, and other related matters.

❗Which Cases have Helped the LGBTQIA+ Community Get Their Rights Acknowledged?

🔹Navtej Singh Johar Vs. Union of India: The SC held that Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before law and this applies to all classes of citizens.
It restores ‘inclusiveness’ of LGBTQ Community and homosexuality was decriminalised.

🔹Shafin Jahan Vs. Asokan K.M. and Others (2018): In this case, the SC observed that choice of a partner is a person’s fundamental right, and it can be a same-sex partner.

🔹National Legal Services Authority Vs. Union of India (2014): The SC observed that “recognition of transgenders as a third gender is not a social or medical issue, but a human rights issue”.

‼️What are the Problems Faced by LGBTQIA+ Communities in India?

🔸Marginalisation: LGBTQIA+ individuals may experience multiple forms of marginalisation-such as racism, sexism, poverty or other factors – alongside homophobia or transphobia that negatively impact their mental health.

✓Often, such marginalisation leaves LGBTQIA+ people without access to the basic services such as medical care, justice and legal services, and education.

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LGBTQIA+ Community in India[2/2]

🔸Impact of Family Reactions on LGBT Children: Rejection and serious negative reactions kept many LGBTQIA+ youngsters from telling their parents about their feelings.

✓In a society bound by a rigid set of social and cultural norms that dictate the terms and conditions of education, career and marriage, the lack of family support can prove to be a big blow to the mental and physical health of LGBTQIA+ people.

🔸Unheard Rural Voices: The voices of urban LGBTQIA+ people are heard through several online and real-world platforms.

✓Whereas rural LGBTQIA+ people often suppress their feelings due to a lack of exposure, comfort and internet connectivity in their area because their refusal to marry brings more physical abuse.

🔸Homelessness: Most of the homeless LGBTQIA+ youth are thrown out of their homes for being queer, or they ran away to escape an abusive situation.

✓They miss out on education and social support during critical formative years.

✓And without any economic support, they often engage in drug use and risky sexual behaviors.

🔸Problems of Terminology: LGBTQIA+ people are labelled with negative stereotypes and made fun of, thereby robbing them of their goal of getting recognition and making them feel socially excluded.

🔸Socially Unrecognised: School uniforms, dress code and appearance, access points for travel (including ticket booking forms, security screening and toilets) are often gendered.

✓Frequently, LGBTQIA+ individuals are forced to negotiate their gender identity in public while on public transportation.

🔸Lack of Employment Opportunities: Difficulties in obtaining accurate gender identity documents, including school records, adversely affect employment prospects.

✓Discriminatory eligibility requirements place gender restrictions on some jobs, which effectively exclude transgender and gender non-binary persons from getting the job.

❓What Should be the Way Forward?

🔹Changing Social Attitude Toward LGBTQIA+ People: As TV and movies are accessible to rural populations where social media has not yet penetrated, they are likely to be the best tools for redefining family roles and attitudes through programs and stories that educate and enlighten, as well as relay LGBTQIA+ experiences in authentic and diverse ways
Movies like Badhaai Do, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Aligarh can play a big role in changing the negative attitude of society towards LGBTQIA+ Community.

🔹From Special Treatment to Equal Treatment: LGBTQIA + people don't seem to be aliens, they're not sick and their sexual preference is innate and being homosexual is a normal phenomenon and not a disease.

✓They deserve to be treated equally, not specially and once they are included in Indian society as equals, they will get fully blended in collective development.

🔹Gender Neutrality: There is a need to treat all genders as equal with none discrimination.
It conjointly means policies, language, associated social behaviour should avoid characteristic roles per an individual’s gender.

🔹Towards Better Parenting: Fundamental responsibility of any parent to accept their children’s identity.

✓It is by accepting the child that they will transform society into one that values diversity and accepts the uniqueness of each individual.

🔹Awaring and Empowering LGBTQIA+ Youth: An open and accessible forum is needed so they feel recognized and comfortable sharing their feelings.

✓Platforms like Gaysi and Gaylaxy have helped carve out spaces for LGBT people to interact, share and collaborate.

✓The Pride Month and Pride Parade Initiative is also a good step in this direction.

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1. Violence in Manipur

2. Criminalisation of Politics

3. Unseasonal Rains & It's Impact

4. Recent Deals of MoD

5. Same Sex Marriage

6. CAPF

7. India - Turkey Bilateral Relations

8. Defence Budget 2023

9. Extra Judicial Killing

10. LGBTQIA+ Community in India

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ONDC and It's Potential [1/2]

✓The government’s efforts to use technology to make e-commerce more competitive are beginning to show up in food delivery services.

✓Customers are reporting noticeable price differences in orders placed on online apps using the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which creates a network of interconnected e-marketplaces that makes it easier for small store-owners to tap demand online.

✓It could be a game-changer on the lines of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the infrastructure on which digital transactions are growing in this country exponentially.

‼️What is ONDC?

🔹About:

✓It was launched in late 2021 under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) by the Ministry of Commerce as part of the Digital India push.

✓ONDC works as a network of interconnected e-marketplaces through which sellers, including brands, can list and sell their products directly to customers bypassing any middlemen or intermediaries.

✓Along with food delivery, ONDC also offers delivery services for groceries, home decor, cleaning essentials, and other products.

🔹Objectives:

✓Democratisation and decentralization of e-Commerce
Inclusivity and access for sellers, especially small and medium enterprises as well as local businesses
Increased choices and independency for consumers
Making goods and services cheaper

🔹Working Mechanism:

✓ONDC functions on the basis of an open network where it will not be a single platform similar to Amazon or Flipkart but rather in the form of a gateway where buyers and sellers across different platforms will be able to connect.

❗What are the Potential Advantages of ONDC?

🔸Increased Transparency:

✓ONDC can provide greater transparency by making government data more accessible to the public.This can help increase trust and accountability.

🔸Increased Customer Choice:

✓ONDC has the potential to dilute market concentration by increased consumer choice and lower entry barriers.

🔸Innovation:

✓ONDC can spur innovation by providing entrepreneurs and researchers with access to government data.

✓This can lead to the development of new products and services that benefit society.

🔸Cost Savings:

✓ONDC can save money by reducing duplication of effort and enabling more efficient use of resources.

✓Platform fees for food delivery using ONDC are being reported at a fifth of those charged by the market leaders. This is a considerable reduction in the cost of intermediation.

🔸Protecting the Consumers’ Interest:

✓By breaking the hegemony of existing e-commerce, ONDC can bring huge benefits to consumers.

🔸Level Playing Field: 

✓ONDC is keen to level the playing field for e-commerce operators and widen the digital market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and small traders in the country.

🔸Neutral and Regulated Platform:

✓ONDC aims at fostering open networks developed on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and network protocols, and independent of any specific platform.

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ONDC and It's Potential [2/2]

⁉️What are the challenges ahead?

▪️Complexity: ONDC is a complex mechanism as compared to other systems like UPI. People found UPI's convenience appealing, which made them adopt it. The same may not be true for ONDC.

✓People have already become accustomed to the user interface of existing companies.

▪️Increase in Disputes: In ONDC, only the buying and selling process happens online, while the delivery and use of the product happens offline.

✓This can lead to more disputes as ONDC is not an intermediary platform.

▪️Lack of a Robust Grievance Addressal Mechanism: The lack of clarity on responsibility for customer service and handling complaints may deter people from joining the platform.

▪️Not an Easy-Peasy Task: The existing e-Commerce companies have deepened up ties with the consumers through their lucrative and interoperable services.

✓Like Amazon provides its streaming platform along with its prime membership.So, it’ll not be easy for the ONDC to attract the customers.

▪️Goods & Services may not be Really Cheaper: Since ONDC is a facilitator of trade among buyers and sellers, it may not be able to provide offers the products like existing players.

✓For Example, Amazon has tied up ICICI bank to provide 5% cashback on goods purchases through Amazon ICICI Credit Card.

⁉️What should be the Way Forward?

✓A better digital space for e-commerce must be built by the government in order to compete with the dominant e-commerce platforms.

✓Along with this, it's important to create a proper digital education policy that takes into account various languages and user-friendly interface for the benefit of the consumers as well as sellers.

✓A massive, well-funded adoption campaign will be needed to bring over small sellers like kirana stores to the platform.

✓The demand and supply sides should be able to access a secured single window to resolve issues such as information asymmetry, opaque pricing, quality concerns, and buyer-seller disputes.

✔️Proper Grievance Redressal
Mechanism: There should be a secured single window to navigate both the demand and supply-side problems like information asymmetry, opaque pricing, quality and product concerns and buyer-seller conflict.

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‘Aatmanirbharta’ in Defence: MoD approves 4th Positive Indigenisation List of 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units/Sub-systems/Spares & Components

✓To promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence & minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

✓Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved 4th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) of 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/Sub-systems/Spares & Components, including high-end materials & spares, with import substitution value worth Rs 715 crore.

✓Details of these items are available on SRIJAN Portal (https://srijandefence.gov.in/). These will only be procured from the Indian Industry after the timelines indicated in the list.

✓This fourth list is in continuation to the previous three PILs involving LRUs/Sub-systems/Assemblies/Sub-assemblies/Spares & Components which were published in December 2021, March 2022 and August 2022 respectively.

✓These lists contain 2,500 items which are already indigenised and 1,238 (351+107+780) items which will be indigenised within the given timelines. Of 1,238, 310 items (1st PIL - 262, 2nd PIL - 11, 3rd PIL - 37) have been indigenised, so far.

✓The DPSUs will undertake indigenisation of these items through different routes under ‘Make’ category and in-house development through the capabilities of MSMEs and private Indian industry, thereby providing impetus to the growth in economy, enhanced investment in defence and reduction in import dependence of DPSUs.

✓In addition, this will augment the design capabilities of the domestic defence industry by involving academia and research institutions.

✓The DPSUs will soon initiate procurement action for these notified items.

✓The industry may look for Expression of Interest (EoIs)/Request for Proposal (RFPs) on the Srijan Portal Dashboard (https://srijandefence.gov.in/DashboardForPublic) especially designed for this purpose and may come forward to participate in large number.

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INDIA-INDONESIA BILATERAL EXERCISE SAMUDRA SHAKTI - 23

✓INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed & built ASW Corvette, arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 from 14-19 May 23.

✓An Indian Navy Dornier Maritime Patrol aircraft and Chetak helicopter is also participating. The Indonesian Navy will be represented by KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda, CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft and AS565 Panther Helicopter.

✓Exercise Samudra Shakti is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both the navies.

✓The Harbour phase will comprise Cross deck visits, professional Interactions, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, and sports fixtures.

✓During the Sea Phase, weapon firing, Helicopter Operations, Anti-submarine warfare & air defence exercises and boarding operations are planned.

✓Samudra Shakti -23 will showcase the high level of interoperability between the two navies and their shared commitment towards peace and stability in the region.

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5.Round
6.Conference
7.Stranger
8.Sound
9.Moment
10.Organize
11.Index
12.Matrimony
13.Floor
14.Match
15.Position
16.Tanker
17.Barricade
18.Bunker
19.Ambush
20.Rocket

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1.He is travelling in a bus to his village, on the way four armed persons stopped his bus and started to plunder.  So he…………

2.His father has planned for his eye operation but during the period he will be on course.  So he…………

3.Subhash has beaten  Ram second time in succession in college boxing championship and Subhash challenges him again for next years boxing  championship. Ram….

4.His young nephew was playing in the lawn and he sees a cobra  next to him. He….

5.On his return from night show his car is attacked by robbers. He…

6.Shyam was drawing money from the bank. A robber enters the bank and starts firing to loot the bank. He….

7.Ram has gone to a hill station with his brother. During their evening walk his brother fell in a deep crevice. He….

8.Vishwas’s friend looses his mother a day before he leaves for the interview. He refuses to go. Vishwas….

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LGBTQIA+ Community in India[1/2]

✓In recent years, several countries, including India, have legally recognized third sex and homosexuals as equal citizens, after a long struggle of several different movements and protests around the world.

✓The Preamble of Indian Constitution recognises its citizens impartially as "We the people of India" and ensures justice - social, economic, and political.

✓In September 2018, in the review of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court gave the judgment to decriminalize adult consensual same-sex marriages.

✓This decision is considered a landmark, both in terms of its expansive interpretation of constitutional rights and in terms of empowering LGBTQIA+ community.

✓While it was a big achievement, it does not mean that LGBTQIA+ people in India are absolutely free or treated equally to their fellow citizens.

✓It undermines the amount of work that remains to be done in India and around the globe.

‼️What does LGBTQIA + Stands For?

✓While no term can fully capture the spectrums of genders and sexual identities in the world. LGBTQIA+ mainly stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more

⁉️What is the History of Recognition of LGBTQIA+ In India?

✓Ancient India was about acceptance and celebration of all forms of love and neutrality to the idea of homosexuality.

✓Visual example is the Khajuraho Temple of Madhya Pradesh, showcasing the existence of sexual fluidity between homosexuals.

✓In 1861, Britishers considered sexual activities “against the order of nature” including all homosexual activities were criminalized under section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.

✓In 1977, Shakuntala Devi published the first study of homosexuality in India, called “The World of Homosexuals”.
It called for “full and complete acceptance and not just tolerance and sympathy”.

✓In 1994, they were legally granted voting rights as a third sex.

✓In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ruled that transgender people should be treated as the third category of gender.

✓In 2017, the Supreme Court gave the country’s LGBTQ community the freedom to safely express their sexual orientation.

✓An individual’s sexual orientation was protected by the Right to Privacy.

✓On 6 September 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the part of Section 377 which criminalized consensual homosexual activities.

✓In 2019, Parliament enacted Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act with an objective to provide for protection of rights of transgender people, their welfare, and other related matters.

❗Which Cases have Helped the LGBTQIA+ Community Get Their Rights Acknowledged?

🔹Navtej Singh Johar Vs. Union of India: The SC held that Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before law and this applies to all classes of citizens.
It restores ‘inclusiveness’ of LGBTQ Community and homosexuality was decriminalised.

🔹Shafin Jahan Vs. Asokan K.M. and Others (2018): In this case, the SC observed that choice of a partner is a person’s fundamental right, and it can be a same-sex partner.

🔹National Legal Services Authority Vs. Union of India (2014): The SC observed that “recognition of transgenders as a third gender is not a social or medical issue, but a human rights issue”.

‼️What are the Problems Faced by LGBTQIA+ Communities in India?

🔸Marginalisation: LGBTQIA+ individuals may experience multiple forms of marginalisation-such as racism, sexism, poverty or other factors – alongside homophobia or transphobia that negatively impact their mental health.

✓Often, such marginalisation leaves LGBTQIA+ people without access to the basic services such as medical care, justice and legal services, and education.

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LGBTQIA+ Community in India[2/2]

🔸Impact of Family Reactions on LGBT Children: Rejection and serious negative reactions kept many LGBTQIA+ youngsters from telling their parents about their feelings.

✓In a society bound by a rigid set of social and cultural norms that dictate the terms and conditions of education, career and marriage, the lack of family support can prove to be a big blow to the mental and physical health of LGBTQIA+ people.

🔸Unheard Rural Voices: The voices of urban LGBTQIA+ people are heard through several online and real-world platforms.

✓Whereas rural LGBTQIA+ people often suppress their feelings due to a lack of exposure, comfort and internet connectivity in their area because their refusal to marry brings more physical abuse.

🔸Homelessness: Most of the homeless LGBTQIA+ youth are thrown out of their homes for being queer, or they ran away to escape an abusive situation.

✓They miss out on education and social support during critical formative years.

✓And without any economic support, they often engage in drug use and risky sexual behaviors.

🔸Problems of Terminology: LGBTQIA+ people are labelled with negative stereotypes and made fun of, thereby robbing them of their goal of getting recognition and making them feel socially excluded.

🔸Socially Unrecognised: School uniforms, dress code and appearance, access points for travel (including ticket booking forms, security screening and toilets) are often gendered.

✓Frequently, LGBTQIA+ individuals are forced to negotiate their gender identity in public while on public transportation.

🔸Lack of Employment Opportunities: Difficulties in obtaining accurate gender identity documents, including school records, adversely affect employment prospects.

✓Discriminatory eligibility requirements place gender restrictions on some jobs, which effectively exclude transgender and gender non-binary persons from getting the job.

❓What Should be the Way Forward?

🔹Changing Social Attitude Toward LGBTQIA+ People: As TV and movies are accessible to rural populations where social media has not yet penetrated, they are likely to be the best tools for redefining family roles and attitudes through programs and stories that educate and enlighten, as well as relay LGBTQIA+ experiences in authentic and diverse ways
Movies like Badhaai Do, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Aligarh can play a big role in changing the negative attitude of society towards LGBTQIA+ Community.

🔹From Special Treatment to Equal Treatment: LGBTQIA + people don't seem to be aliens, they're not sick and their sexual preference is innate and being homosexual is a normal phenomenon and not a disease.

✓They deserve to be treated equally, not specially and once they are included in Indian society as equals, they will get fully blended in collective development.

🔹Gender Neutrality: There is a need to treat all genders as equal with none discrimination.
It conjointly means policies, language, associated social behaviour should avoid characteristic roles per an individual’s gender.

🔹Towards Better Parenting: Fundamental responsibility of any parent to accept their children’s identity.

✓It is by accepting the child that they will transform society into one that values diversity and accepts the uniqueness of each individual.

🔹Awaring and Empowering LGBTQIA+ Youth: An open and accessible forum is needed so they feel recognized and comfortable sharing their feelings.

✓Platforms like Gaysi and Gaylaxy have helped carve out spaces for LGBT people to interact, share and collaborate.

✓The Pride Month and Pride Parade Initiative is also a good step in this direction.

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