Sexual harassment of Women at the workplace is a form of gender discrimination that violates women’s fundamental rights, including their right to equality under Article 14 and their right to dignity and a safe life under Article 21 of the Constitution. It creates an unsafe and hostile work environment, impeding women’s professional growth and affecting… Continue reading Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
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Seaplane Operations Guidelines
Source-This post on Seaplane Operations Guidelines has been created based on the article “Centre announces simplified norms for seaplane operations” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India, aiming to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and drive… Continue reading Seaplane Operations Guidelines
National Cooperative Policy
Source-This post on National Cooperative Policy has been created based on the article “Budget 2024: Government to introduce a national cooperation policy for the cooperative sector to boost rural economy” published in “Mint” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Centre will introduce a national cooperation policy to systematically and comprehensively develop the… Continue reading National Cooperative Policy
Vatsalya Scheme
Source-This post on Vatsalya Scheme has been created based on the article “NEW PENSION SCHEME ‘VATSALYA’ ANNOUNCED FOR MINORS; CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? In the recent Union Budget 2024-25, the Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister introduced a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for… Continue reading Vatsalya Scheme
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Valorization of Dredged Sediments
Source-This post on Valorization of Dredged Sediments has been created based on the article “MoPSW Approves Research Proposal on “Valorization of Dredged Sediments” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has recently approved a research project on Valorization of Dredged Sediments, funded at ₹46,47,380.… Continue reading Valorization of Dredged Sediments
NITI GearShift Challenge
Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge
Patriot Air Defence System
Source-This post on Patriot Air Defence System has been created based on the article “U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The United States and its allies will send Ukraine five more air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and components.… Continue reading Patriot Air Defence System
Holistic Progress Card
Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card has been created based on the article “New report card for Classes 9 -12 to cover post-school plans, entrance exams prep and college applications” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, recently released the Holistic Progress Card,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card
