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Supreme Court Orders 30% Quota for Women Lawyers Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed all State Bar Councils to ensure 30% reservation for women in their elected and co-opted posts. The order aims to improve gender representation in the legal profession and strengthen women’s participation in statutory legal bodies. This landmark decision, …
Read MoreFixing POSH Act Gaps Syllabus GS 2: Issues related to women Why in the News? Recently, a Chandigarh college professor was dismissed after an Internal Complaints Committee inquiry found allegations of sexual harassment proven, highlighting rare accountability under the POSH Act and exposing persistent legal and procedural gaps. This case underscores the need to address …
Read MoreAssam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide Why in the News? The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, proposing up to seven years of imprisonment for offenders. The Bill aims to promote gender justice and social equality, with limited exceptions, much like how …
Read MoreWomen’s Role Central to Achieving Sustainable Peace Why in the News ? At the UN Peacebuilding Commission in New York, Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson highlighted India’s early recognition of women’s indispensable role in achieving sustainable peace, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to inclusive peacekeeping and gender equality in global peace efforts. This commitment extends to …
Read MoreWorkshop on POSH Act: Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Women In a bid to create safer and more inclusive environments for women in workplaces, Universal School of Administration is hosting a crucial workshop under the IQAC initiative. The workshop is centered around the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act), aiming to spread awareness …
Read MoreSarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Why in the News? Sarah Mullally, a 63-year-old former nurse, has been appointed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment for the Church of England. She aims to restore trust after abuse scandals and promote safeguarding reforms within the church, an approach that …
Read MoreSpain Moves to Protect Abortion Rights Constitutionally Why in the News ? Spain’s leftist government has proposed to enshrine the right to abortion in the country’s constitution after a controversy sparked by Madrid city hall’s far-right-backed proposal to warn women about a non-scientific “post-abortion syndrome”, leading to nationwide political debate. This move echoes complex negotiations …
Read MoreSabita Bhandari Appointed Nepal’s First Woman Attorney General Why in the News ? Sabita Bhandari, a senior advocate, has been appointed as Nepal’s first woman Attorney General by President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki, under Article 157(2) of Nepal’s Constitution. Her appointment marks a historic milestone in Nepal’s legal system …
Read MoreThis image clarifies how the Gender Development Index (GDI) compares men’s and women’s progress in health, education, and income to highlight gender disparities. Understanding GDI is essential for analyzing social inequality and human development in UPSC exams.
Read MoreIndia Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court Syllabus: GS 2 ● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating inequality and job displacement. This article examines India’s AI policy challenge: how to …
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