1. Impact of LPG Access on Rural Women’s Employment and Time Allocation - Economy Why in News? Recent Periodic Labour Force Surveys (PLFS) data highlights an increase in rural women’s employment, particularly in self-employment, since 2017-18. However, despite access...

1. Centring Care in India’s Economic Policy - Economy Why in News? Union Budget 2025 has allocated a record ₹4,49,028.68 crore to the Gender Budget (GB), marking a 37.3% increase from the previous year. GB now constitutes 8.86% of the total Budget, reflecting growing...

1. Challenges Faced by Elected Women Representatives in Panchayati Raj System - Polity Why in News? A recent Ministry of Panchayati Raj report, led by former Mines Secretary Sushil Kumar, highlights various challenges faced by Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in...

1. Union Cabinet Approves Amendments Proposed by the JPC to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill - Polity Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments proposed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which was...

1. Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on Corruption Complaint Against High Court Judge - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court (SC) has halted the Lokpal’s proceedings on a corruption complaint against an unnamed High Court (HC) judge. The Lokpal bench, led by former SC...

1. Over 70% Farmers Still Use Cash to Sell Their Produce - Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) survey on agricultural transactions found that cash remains the dominant payment mode among Indian farmers, despite a gradual increase in digital...

1. Human Smuggling Must Engage Parliament’s Attention - Governance Why in News? Human smuggling is a growing humanitarian crisis, with many Indians seeking better opportunities abroad through illegal channels. The Emigration Act of 1983 and Punjab Travel Professionals...

1. Spices Board and Its Regulatory Efforts - Economy Why in News? The Spices Board of India is collaborating with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and other regulatory bodies to introduce new regulations aimed at enhancing the spice industry in...

1. Zonal Councils in India - Polity Why in News? The Union Home Minister recently chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. This highlights the ongoing role of Zonal Councils in fostering inter-state cooperation and resolving disputes. What are...

1. Regulating Digital Content: Need for a New Legal Framework - Polity Why in News? The Indian government is exploring a new legal framework to regulate digital platforms, driven by concerns over violent, obscene, and harmful content. The Ranveer Allahbadia...