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Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Agriculture Why in the News? Recently, discussions on gender disparities in India’s agri-food systems have gained attention, highlighting how technological advancements and systemic barriers impact women’s productivity, decision-making, and access to resources in agriculture and fisheries. Women’s Role in India’s Agri-Food Systems Women play a crucial role in India’s agri-food systems, contributing …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan on March 4, 2025, in New Delhi to strengthen the leadership of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The initiative focuses on capacity-building, decision-making skills, and ensuring active participation of women in governance. About the Launch and Objectives: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi’s gender budget allocation for women’s education has declined significantly, dropping from 54% in 2017-18 to 27% in 2024-25, raising concerns over women’s empowerment, skill development, and economic participation. Trends in Delhi’s Gender Budget: Delhi’s overall budget increased from ₹271 billion (2011-12) to ₹760 billion (2024-25). The gender budget rose sevenfold, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated women’s leadership at the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ event, emphasizing empowerment, gender equality, and grassroots development, with over 500 tribal women representatives participating in the historic gathering. Empowering Women for Socio-Economic Transformation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the critical role of women leadership in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Prime Minister launched Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women with financial literacy, training, and employment opportunities through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Haryana’s Panipat. Overview of Bima Sakhi Yojana Launch: Recently unveiled by the Prime Minister in Panipat, Haryana. Objective: Empower women through financial literacy and employment opportunities. Target Group: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? PM Modi is set to launch Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aimed at empowering rural women. Key Objective: Provide job opportunities and financial support by training women to become LIC agents (Bima Sakhi). Key Features of Bima Sakhi Yojana Training Program: The scheme will train 1 lakh women nationwide, including …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched Global One-Stop Centres in nine locations worldwide to provide Indian women with shelter, legal aid, medical assistance, and counselling, reflecting India’s commitment to safeguarding its diaspora. Introduction to Global One-Stop Centres (OSCs): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has initiated Global One-Stop Centres to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relations Bilateral , Regional and Global Agreements involving India Defence Why in the News? India’s contraceptive landscape reveals a stark gender imbalance, with only 0.3% of men opting for sterilisation, highlighting the urgent need for shared contraceptive responsibility to achieve gender equality. Contraceptive Practices: Gender Disparity Historical precedence: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Interest in South Korea’s 4B movement surged among U.S. women post-Trump’s 2024 election win, as they use it to protest societal norms and gender-based issues. What is the 4B Movement? The 4B movement, originating in South Korea, promotes four principles: rejecting marriage (bihon), childbirth (bichulsan), romance (biyeonae), and sexual relationships (bisekseu) …
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