CHILD MARRIAGE AS SOCIAL SCOURGE
Syllabus: GS-2: ● Social issues ● Welfare schemes for vulnerable section of society Why in the News? India has reiterated its commitment to eliminate child marriage by 2030 under the […]
NCW Launches SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship for Women-Centric Research
Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented, multidisciplinary research on women-centric issues such as safety, justice, […]
PMJDY Crosses 560 Million Accounts in 11 Years
Why in the News ? The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched in 2014, has completed 11 years, achieving over 560 million bank accounts with deposits exceeding ₹2.68 lakh […]
THE GENDER ANGLE TO INDIA’S ECONOMIC VULNERABILITIES
Syllabus: GS-3: ● Gender Disparity ● Skill Development Why in the News? India, valued at $4.19 trillion, is set to become the world’s third-largest economy. However, proposed 50% U.S. tariffs […]
India’s Female Employment Rate Nearly Doubles Since 2017
Why in the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced that India’s female employment rate nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2023-24, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). […]
Unfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India
Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 […]