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Spain 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 …
Read MoreEducate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award Why in the News? Educate Girls, an Indian NGO founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain, has become the first Indian organisation to win the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for its work in girls’ education in disadvantaged rural communities. Educate Girls – Work …
Read MoreTHE 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 on $40 billion exports threaten GDP growth. These tariffs will disproportionately hit labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, leather, …
Read MoreILO Flags Pakistan’s Gender Pay Gap as Worst Why in the News ? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its Global Wage Report ranked Pakistan among the worst in South Asia for gender pay disparity. Women earn 34% less than men, reflecting deep socio-economic, cultural, and institutional barriers with no signs of improvement. Key Findings …
Read MoreUnfinished 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 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Tribal Women’s Property Rights Why in the News ? In a landmark ruling that has become major india news, the Supreme Court declared that tribal women cannot be denied ancestral property solely based on gender. This judgement ensures constitutional equality in tribal inheritance cases and reverses earlier rulings that had upheld patriarchal …
Read MoreMarriage, Privacy, and Legal Misuse in Matrimonial Disputes Why in the News ? The Supreme Court and Bombay High Court made key rulings on matrimonial disputes, emphasising marriage as a spiritual union, allowing secret recordings as evidence, and urging early resolution to prevent misuse of matrimonial laws and protect mental well-being. Court Observations on Matrimonial …
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