Gender Equality and Empowerment

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Gender Equality and Empowerment: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Economic Empowerment of Women in India, Women's Movements in India, State Commission for Women & State Commission for Children etc.

Important Questions on Gender Equality and Empowerment

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As per Economic Survey 2018, the percentage of working women has declined from 36% in 200506 to _____ in 201516

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What is the percentage of the female labour force employed in India according to the World Bank report?

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In Economic Survey 2017-18, the title cover has 'Pink' has to highlight: 

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Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) was established in _____.

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Who was the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?

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What is the objective of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana?

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Priyadarshini Scheme introduced by the Ministry of Women and Child development was closed in _____.

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Which one of the following schemes aims to create an environment in which Rural women realise their full potential through community participation?

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Meghalaya state government has passed a “Policy on the reservation of seats for women in village employment councils (VECs)” which is a historical decision. What is the main motto of the policy?

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Which state government has signed an agreement with ITC, HUL, and P and G to support the economic empowerment of women?

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Which Bank has launched a new scheme for self-help groups (SHGs) to encourage entrepreneurship, the scheme named Pattabhi Sitaramayya - Self Business Group (PS-SBG)?