Gender Gap Index-2022
Context Recently The World Economic Forum has published its Global Gender Gap Report 2022. And within that report India was placed at 135th position out of 146 countries in Global Gender Gap Index. Relevance GS Paper 1: Role Of Women & Women Organization Mains Question Inclusion of more women in science and applied technologies is critical […]
Global Gender Gap Index, 2022
Context: India ranks 135 among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, 2022, released by the World Economic Forum. The country is the worst performer in the world in the “health and survival” sub-index in which it is ranked 146. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Women Empowerment, Governance and Government Policies, Issues […]
Who Are the Pasmanda?
Context: In a political conclave in Hyderabad, PM made a special mention for the Pasmanda muslim community and their social upliftment. Relevance: GS I- Salient features of Indian Society Dimensions of the Article: Who are the Pasmanda Muslims? Why political parties are focusing on them? What is the history of the Pasmanda movement? Who are […]
Reservation in Public Employment
Context Recently the discussion on reservation in promotions was going on in Supreme Court. Relevance GS-II: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes Dimensions of the Article Reservation in Promotion Reservation not a Fundamental Right Major Events Reservation in Promotion The jurisprudence of […]
Supreme Court Recognizes Sex Work as a ‘Profession’
Context In a significant order recognizing sex work as a “profession”, the Supreme Court has directed that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Social Empowerment, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues Dimensions of the Article What did […]
Safety of Women
Focus: GS I- Indian Society, Women Why in News? To enhance the safety and security of women in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs has taken several initiatives which are funded by the Nirbhaya Fund. Details: Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) is an online analytical tool launched to monitor and track timely completion of […]
Bridging The Health Policy To Execution Chasm
Context In April this year, the Union government released a guidance document on the setting up of a ‘public health and management cadre’ (PHMC) as well as revised editions of the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) — for ensuring quality health care in government facilities. Relevance GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social […]
On Marital Rape, Regressive Notions Undermine Autonomy of Women
Context On 11 May, two judges of the Delhi High Court handed down separate judgments in RIT Foundation v Union of India. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Dimensions of the Article Background The Two Judgements Way Forward Background […]
Still a Long Way For Termination of An Unconditional Right
Context The issue of abortion is in the news again, internationally because of Roe vs. Wade Case in the US. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Dimensions of the Article Criminal law provisions related to termination of pregnancy Background […]
Literacy and Delivery of Services, Not Religion, Influences Fertility
Context The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 5 report that was awaited for nearly six months is finally out. And it provides a heartening outlook. Relevance GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Dimensions of the Article About NHFS Replacement Rate […]