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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 on $40 billion exports threaten GDP growth. These tariffs will disproportionately hit labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, leather, …
Read MoreIndia’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). Women’s unemployment fell sharply, and participation in both formal and unorganized sectors has significantly increased. Key Trends …
Read MoreBridging 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 MoreThe Need for Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy Why in the news? Women’s representation in grass-roots politics in India has increased significantly. However, their presence in administrative and bureaucratic cadres remains disproportionately low. Urban India is undergoing a rapid urban transformation, expected to continue over the coming decades. By 2050, over 800 million Indians (about …
Read MoreGender Disparity in India: A Persistent Challenge Why in the News? India ranks 131st in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, lagging behind most South Asian countries in the gender gap index. Despite gains in education and local governance, low economic participation and underrepresentation in institutions continue to hinder gender gap closure …
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 MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
Read MoreCentre Drafts New Law for Property Registration Why in the News ? The Ministry of Rural Development has released the draft Registration Bill, 2025, inviting public feedback. The Bill aims to replace the 117-year-old Registration Act, 1908, by promoting digital registration, transparency, and ease for citizens and businesses. Need for a New Registration Law: The …
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