Tag: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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Assess the gender dimensions of India’s declining sex ratio at birth. Analyse how son-preference persists despite welfare schemes targeting girl children. Suggest multi-sectoral interventions to address this demographic concern.

Topic: Population and associated issues Q2. Assess the gender dimensions of India’s declining sex ratio at birth. Analyse how son-preference persists despite welfare schemes targeting girl children. Suggest multi-sectoral interventions to address this demographic concern. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question India’s continuously declining sex ratio at birth despite long-running welfare …

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While educational attainment for Indian women nears parity, labour force participation remains stagnant. Examine the reasons behind this paradox. Discuss its implications for inclusive growth.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5.  While educational attainment for Indian women nears parity, labour force participation remains stagnant. Examine the reasons behind this paradox. Discuss its implications for inclusive growth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s rising educational parity for women as per Global Gender Gap …

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Feminism in a Polarised World

Syllabus: Women Source:  TH  Context: The recent passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 in India has reignited debates on gender equity in politics. However, feminist discourse today faces challenges in addressing structural and interpersonal inequalities without deepening societal polarisation. About Feminism and Its Waves: First Wave (1848–1920s): Focused on suffrage and legal rights. Key figures: Elizabeth …

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How does the digital gender divide limit women’s participation in India’s workforce? Analyse its implications for the future of work. Suggest targeted interventions to close this gap.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. How does the digital gender divide limit women’s participation in India’s workforce? Analyse its implications for the future of work. Suggest targeted interventions to close this gap. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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Examine the role of education in shaping gender equality outcomes in India. Analyse the challenges to sustaining gender parity across different stages of education. Suggest reforms to achieve sustained gender parity in education.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization Q2. Examine the role of education in shaping gender equality outcomes in India. Analyse the challenges to sustaining gender parity across different stages of education. Suggest reforms to achieve sustained gender parity in education. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question: The recent release of …

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The burden of unpaid care work is both a reflection and cause of structural inequality. Analyse time poverty as a gendered phenomenon. What role can social infrastructure play in alleviating it?

Topic: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues Q1. The burden of unpaid care work is both a reflection and cause of structural inequality. Analyse time poverty as a gendered phenomenon. What role can social infrastructure play in alleviating it? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TOI Why the question: The Time Use in …

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Women’s Participation in the Electoral Process

Syllabus: Women Source:  TH Context:  The increasing voter turnout among women in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has sparked discussions on their political participation, agency, and the factors shaping their electoral choices, as highlighted by study using National Election Studies (NES) data. Data on Women’s Participation in the Electoral Process: Rising Voter Turnout: In 2024, …

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Women’s Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing Report

Syllabus: Women and Vulnerable Context: UN Women’s latest report, “Women’s Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing,” was released ahead of the 50th International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025. About Beijing Declaration: What is the Beijing Declaration? The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) is a global framework adopted by 189 governments at …

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Swavalambini Scheme

Source:  PIB Context: Swavalambini, a Women Entrepreneurship Programme, was launched at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, to empower female entrepreneurs across India. About Swavalambini: What is Swavalambini? A structured entrepreneurship initiative for young women in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Provides skill development, mentorship, funding support, and incubation opportunities. Implemented by: National Institute for Entrepreneurship and …

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A Story of Empowerment Through Hockey

Anecdote: In the tribal heartland of Sundargarh, Odisha, hockey has transcended beyond just being a sport—it has become a beacon of empowerment, particularly for women. In a region where economic hardships and societal constraints often limit opportunities for young girls, players like Jyoti Chhatri, Sunelita Toppo, and Anjali Barwa have emerged as trailblazers, rewriting narratives …

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Women Empowerment Through Organic Farming

Anecdote: In West Bengal’s Jhargram district, women like Panchabati Baske have not only embraced organic farming but also defied entrenched patriarchal norms. By cultivating indigenous varieties of paddy through the Aamon farmer producer company, these women have gained economic independence, social recognition, and the confidence to challenge societal stereotypes. From riding bicycles to attending rural …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10 December 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Bima Sakhi Yojana

Source:  DD News  Context: Prime Minister launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, on December 9, 2024, reinforcing his vision for women empowerment and financial inclusion. About Bima Sakhi Yojana: Launched by: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Aim: To empower women economically by training them as LIC agents and promoting financial literacy and …

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Dairy Sector Performance

Source:  TH  Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, celebrated the National Milk Day 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. About Dairy Sector Performance:

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Story of Morning Mama

Context: In Banda Aceh, Indonesia’s conservative province, Qurrata Ayuni defied norms to establish Morning Mama, the city’s only woman-run café. Orphaned by the 2004 tsunami, she built a sanctuary for women—free from smoke, noise, and prejudice—offering a safe space to work and thrive. Morning Mama empowers women, employs female baristas, and challenges gender biases, inspiring …

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Women Empowerment

Syllabus: Social Empowerment Source:  IE  Context: India has witnessed remarkable progress in women’s empowerment across education, societal participation, and personal efficacy. However, access to employment opportunities remains stagnant, limiting women’s potential contribution to the economy. Women empowerment and its types: Economic empowerment: Equal access to employment, markets, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Political empowerment: Women’s participation in …

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