13 August 2026

Taliban ban on Afghan girls' education

While the Taliban's policy is a significant international human rights issue, it lacks a direct Indian dimension or specific policy implication for India, making it useful only as contextual material for broader discussions on gender equality and education.

Questions

1. Examine the implications of systemic exclusion of women from educational institutions on the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and long-term socio-economic development of a nation. 150 words
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2. The denial of the right to education is a fundamental violation of human rights. In the context of global geopolitical stability, discuss how the international community can leverage multilateral frameworks to address the systematic exclusion of women from public life in conflict-affected regions. 250 words
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Prelims

1. According to recent UNESCO data, which country is currently the only nation globally to formally ban girls and women from secondary and higher education?

   1. A Syria
   2. B Iran
   3. C Afghanistan
   4. D Pakistan