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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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 …
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 …
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 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. …
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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 November 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. …
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:
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 November 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. …
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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 November 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. …
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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 November 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. …
Source: TH Context: In a historic event, 150 women participated in the first-ever traditional shikara boat race on Dal Lake in Srinagar, breaking societal norms and showcasing their strength. About Dal Lake: Location: Situated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. Nicknames: Known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 November 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. …
Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has launched the “Namo Drone Didi” scheme to empower women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). About Namo Drone Didi Scheme: Origin: Launched by the Government of India under the DAY-NRLM initiative. Aim: To provide women SHGs with drones for …
Prelims: Women reservation, Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Census, delimitation, Urimai Thogai scheme etc Mains GS Paper I & II: Social empowerment, development and management of social sectors/services related to Education and women empowerment etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS India has elected 74 women MPs to Lok Sabha this year, four fewer than in 2019 and 52 more than …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH These keywords can be used in Indian Society/ Social Justice/ Women Related Questions.
Source: The Print Context: Indian naval ship Vessel Tarini returns after a historic 188-day voyage. About INS Tarini: INSV Tarini is a cruising sloopbuilt at the Aquarius Shipyard Goa. The vessel was christened INSV Tarini, after the Tara Tarini temple.
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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