संदर्भ 

हाल ही में, विश्व आर्थिक मंच (WEF) ने ग्लोबल जेंडर गैप रिपोर्ट 2025 का 19वां संस्करण जारी किया।

वैश्विक अवलोकन

कुल लैंगिक समानता: विश्व ने 68.5% लैंगिक अंतर को कम कर लिया है, जो विगत वर्ष की तुलना में मामूली सुधार है।

शीर्ष प्रदर्शनकर्ता: आइसलैंड लगातार 16वें वर्ष सबसे अधिक लैंगिक समानता वाला देश बना हुआ है, 90% से अधिक समानता प्राप्त करके।

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संदर्भ 

विमान दुर्घटना जांच ब्यूरो (AAIB) ने अहमदाबाद में एयर इंडिया विमान दुर्घटना की औपचारिक जांच शुरू की है।

परिचय 

एक एयर इंडिया बोइंग 787 ड्रीमलाइनर अहमदाबाद में एक कॉलेज हॉस्टल से टकरा गया, जिससे 200 से अधिक लोग हताहत हुए। 

दो ब्लैक बॉक्स यह उजागर करने में सहायता करेंगे कि एयर इंडिया विमान की दुखद दुर्घटना का कारण क्या था। 

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भारत तीव्रता से मेट्रो और टियर-1 शहरों का विस्तार कर रहा है, जिससे प्रभावी और सतत परिवहन समाधान की माँग एक महत्वपूर्ण चुनौती बन गई है।

उड़ते ही गिरा विमान, 261 की मौत

India marks a relative decline in gender parity, ranks 131 worldwide

Context

A proposal for Creative City Lucknow under the category Gastronomy for Awadhi Cuisine has been submitted to the World Heritage Centre recently.

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a global network of cities that recognize culture and creativity as drivers of sustainable urban development.

UCCN was created in 2004.

The network focuses on seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music.

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Context

The Allahabad High Court's June 12, 1975 verdict invalidating then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election for electoral malpractices led to the proclamation of National Emergency on June 25, 1975.

Procedure and Safeguards

Cabinet Advice Requirement: The 44th Amendment Act mandates written recommendation by the Council of Ministers before the President can proclaim Emergency.

Parliamentary Approval: Approval needed by both Houses within one month.

If Lok Sabha is dissolved, Emergency continues until 30 days after reconstitution, provided Rajya Sabha has approved.

If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.

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Context

The Indian government is preparing to implement a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, aiming for the 2029 general elections.

Concerns and Challenges

Delayed Implementation: The reservation aims to take effect only after the Census in 2027 and delimitation process.

Impact of Delimitation: The delimitation process has raised concerns among southern states.

Since northern states have experienced higher population growth, they may gain more seats, potentially reducing the political influence of southern states.

Demand for OBC Sub-Quota: Some political groups advocate for reservation within reservation for OBCs.

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In News

According to the latest data from International Labour Organization’s (ILO) ILOSTAT, India’s social security coverage in 2025 stood at 64.3 per cent, up from 19 per cent a decade ago.

Key Initiatives in India for Social Protection

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM): To provide old age protection and social security to unorganized sector workers (e.g., street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, domestic workers).

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJBY): To provide affordable life insurance cover.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY): To provide a guaranteed pension for unorganized sector workers.

Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana - PMJAY): To provide health insurance coverage to the poorest and most vulnerable sections of society.

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In News

India marked the ninth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

About PMUY

Launched: In 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Objective: To provide LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cooking methods.

Target Group: Adult women from BPL households, with a focus on women’s empowerment and improving their living standards.

Eligibility Criteria: Women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, with priority given to SC, ST, PMAY (Gramin) families, forest dwellers, and tea garden workers. Migrant households can avail self-declaration for address proof.

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