Nagaland nod for 33% quota for women in urban local bodies Context The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a Bill on Thursday requesting that 33% of seats in urban local bodies (ULB) be reserved for women, addressing a thorny issue and clearing the way for municipal […]
Nomination of Pramila Mallik as Odisha’s first woman Speaker Context Odisha is making history by nominating Pramila Malik as the state’s first woman speaker. What was the role of Odisha in enhancing women’s empowerment? Early Years: Odisha has a long history of rich cultural heritage […]
Women’s Quota Bill cleared in Rajya Sabha as all members voted in support Context The Rajya Sabha passed the women’s reservation bill on Thursday with all members voting in favour. According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the public will feel more confident due to the […]
Women’s Quota Bill in Lok Sabha Context The Narendra Modi government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, marking a historic step after the Special Session moved to the new Parliament House on Tuesday. The bill will reserve one-third of the […]
The gender-pay gap, hard truths and actions needed #GS-02 Social Justice For Mains What are the causes of pay gap based on gender: There has been a disproportionate effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on women workers in terms of job and income losses. Many women […]