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Bridging the STEM Gender Gap: Enabling India’s Women through Skills, Industry, and Inclusion Syllabus: GS 2 ● Women empowerment ● Education and technology Why in the News? Despite having the highest percentage of female STEM graduates globally, India struggles with low female workforce participation in STEM sectors. This paradox, driven by social norms, workplace barriers, …
Read MoreDigitally Empowering Women and Children: A Decade of Transformative Governance Syllabus: GS 2 Good governance, digital governance Why in the News? This article highlights the digital transformation led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India. Through initiatives like Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan Tracker, SHe-Box, and PMMVY, technology is enabling efficient, transparent, and inclusive …
Read MorePath Opens for Women Towards Army Leadership Why in the News ? For the first time, 17 women cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), marking a significant step towards gender inclusion in the armed forces and laying the groundwork for women to potentially rise to top military leadership roles. Historical Progress Towards Gender …
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s Achievements & Advocating Gender Equality On March 8, 2025, the Universal School of Law proudly hosted a special International Women’s Day Celebration, reinforcing its dedication to gender equality, legal empowerment, and leadership. The event brought together students, faculty, and legal professionals to discuss the role of law in shaping a more inclusive future. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India observes National Girl Child Day today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing government initiatives in education, healthcare, and skills to empower girls, eradicate discrimination, and celebrate their achievements across diverse fields, inspiring the nation. About National Girl Child Day Observance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on National Girl Child …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Karnataka government is consulting on providing one-day paid menstrual leave for workers in factories, IT, garment sectors, and multinational companies. Source- IE About the News: Committee Formation: An 18-member committee, headed by Sapna Mohan from Christ University, has been established to study the feasibility of menstrual leave. Committee Composition: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev becomes the Indian Navy’s first female helicopter pilot. Awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. Held at INS Rajali, Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu About INS Rajali : Location and Operations: INS Rajali is an Indian naval air station near Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Operates under the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Role of womens Social Empowernment Why in the news? LinkedIn’s latest Economic Graph data reveals a troubling decline in women’s representation in leadership positions across various sectors since 2022. Despite earlier progress, structural barriers, societal norms, and biases continue to hinder women’s advancement, prompting renewed focus on gender diversity initiatives by policymakers and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and wellbeing ,Women issues and solutions Focus: The article explores global efforts for menstrual equity, highlighting tax-free initiatives and challenges in India. The article explores the legislative efforts, international examples, and policy challenges related to the implementation of menstrual leave in India. It highlights the role of political parties in promoting women’s rights …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Women issues and efforts by various agencies GS-3– Child care leaves and economy Focus : The article explores the constitutional rights of working mothers in India, focusing on childcare leave policies and the imperative of investing in the care economy. It evaluates the gendered norms embedded in existing policies, challenges in implementation, …
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