What is the News? Union Minister of Education has presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on women empowerment to the winners. About Lilavati Awards: Lilavati Award is an initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). It aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with equality and fairness. Named after: The… Continue reading Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
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All-Woman crew of SCI Vessel makes history
What is the News? Union Minister has flagged off an all-women crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India(SCI) vessel named “MT Swarna Krishna”. This initiative was taken to celebrate International Women’s Day. What is the significance of this initiative? This is the first time in the world maritime history that a ship is being sailed by… Continue reading All-Woman crew of SCI Vessel makes history
World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India
What is commission for air quality management Source: PIB News: The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a $500 million Green National Highways Corridors Project. Facts: Objective: To demonstrate safe and green National Highway corridors in selected States and enhance the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in mainstreaming safety… Continue reading World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India
Women in science
Context: The new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is currently being drafted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) More on news: Its aim will be to increase the participation of women in science. The DST will incorporate a system of grading institutes depending on the enrolment of women and the advancement of the careers of women… Continue reading Women in science
Women workforce
Context – Declining female labour force participation. Why in news- Year 2020 marked as- The nearly fifty years since the Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) submitted the report ‘Towards Equality’ to the United Nations (UN). It focused on women-sensitive policymaking in India, providing a fresh perspective on gender equality. The 25th anniversary of the Beijing Platform… Continue reading Women workforce
