Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published the fifth milestone report on progress towards global trans fat elimination, covering the period from 2018-2023. In another development, a study was published in the Lancet Global Health journal that indicates almost 50% of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022.
Recently, the Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to frame a model policy on menstrual leave for female employees. The court emphasised that this matter falls under the realm of policy-making and not within the court's jurisdiction.
Discuss the need for a policy measure on menstrual leave for women. What are its implications on gender equality and workforce dynamics? What measures can ensure its effective implementation?
The ‘Nata Pratha’ is comparable to modern forms of prostitution. The NHRC has called for its eradication and abolition due to the immoral consequences it has on women and minor girls.
Suggestions by NHRC
Recently, the World Economic Forum released the 18th edition of its annual for 2024, comprehensively benchmarking gender parity across 146 economies worldwide.
Overall Findings:
Top-Ranking Countries:
Regional Performance:
Economic & Employment Gaps:
Care Burden Impact:
Technology & Skills Gaps:
Critically analyse India's performance in the Global Gender Gap Index, 2024. Discuss the key areas of improvement and suggest measures to accelerate gender parity in India.
In Assam, amid devastating floods and landslides claiming lives, children in relief camps will receive educational support through a school in a box initiative.
The initiative to provide “school in a box” kits during Assam’s floods reflects several ethical values. It prioritizes:
Recently, the Government has notified an amendment to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 to grant maternity leave and other benefits to government employees in case of children born through surrogacy. This move aims to address the existing gap in the leave policies for government employees who opt for surrogacy.
Maternity Leave for Surrogate and Commissioning Mothers: It allows women government employees who have children through surrogacy to avail 180 days of maternity leave. This includes both the surrogate mother and the commissioning mother (the intended mother) with less than two surviving children.
Paternity Leave for Commissioning Fathers: The new rules also grant 15 days of paternity leave to the "commissioning father" (the intended father) who is a male government servant with less than two surviving children. This leave can be availed within 6 months from the date of delivery of the child.
Child Care Leave for Commissioning Mothers: Additionally, the commissioning mother with less than two surviving children is eligible for childcare leave, as per the existing provisions in the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules.
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