Source: The post is based on an article “Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: concerns with women bureaucrats in getting top positions. News: In June 1991, India’s 10th Prime Minister, P V Narasimha Rao, formed a group… Continue reading Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts
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Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power
Source- The post is based on the article “Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to domestic workers News- A housing society in Bengaluru has barred maids from using common areas.… Continue reading Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power
Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Population Census3 About the history of Population Census in India4 What is the rationale behind conducting a Population Census?5 What are the advantages associated with the Population Census data?6 What are the challenges associated with Population Census data collection?7 What should be done? Introduction The Population Census is… Continue reading Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the State of World Population report3 What are the key findings of the State of World Population report? 4 What are the findings of the State of World Population report on India’s Population? 5 What are the opportunities created by a rising population? 6 What are the adverse implications of… Continue reading State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Gender Budgeting (GB)?3 What is the status of Gender Budgeting in India ?4 What are the benefits of Gender Budgeting?5 What are the challenges in Gender Budgeting?6 What can be done to make Gender Budgeting more effective?7 Conclusion Introduction The Union Budget 2023-24 has… Continue reading Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons for the growth of slums in India?3 What are the issues associated with Slums?4 What steps have been taken towards Slum Redevelopment and Urban Housing?5 What are the challenges in Slum Redevelopment?5.1 Demand side5.2 Supply Side6 What should be the approach for Slum Redevelopment?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Women in Science and Technology in India (1950-2000’s)3 Winds of Change – The 21st Century for Women in S&T4 Initiatives taken by the Government4.1 National Task Force for Women in Science4.2 KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing)4.3 Women Scientist Scheme (WOS)4.4 CURIE Programme (2008-09): Promoting S&T infrastructure4.5… Continue reading [Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Permanent Commission?3 How has the Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces evolved over time?4 What are the benefits of Permanent Commission for Women?5 What are the challenges faced by Women in the Armed Forces?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces – Explained, pointwise
Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of the SGD Gender Snapshot Report?3 What should be done going ahead?4 Conclusion Introduction The Progress on SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 has been released by the UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Report presents the latest evidence… Continue reading Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains the challenges associated with a shrinking population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the shrinking population:4 A shrinking population and the example of Japan:5 Challenges in increasing the population: Synopsis: A shrinking population is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden Introduction: The US population was shrinking. From the fertility rate… Continue reading Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
