Child Sex Ratio
National Girl Child Day
National Girl Child Day is an annual observance in India, celebrated on January 24th to raise awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of the girl child. The day was first initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
January 24: National Girl Child day
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi said that the central government has taken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child. He highlighted that, the initiatives also provide a better access to education, better healthcare and improves the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Jaya Jaitly Task Force Constituted
The Government of India has constituted Jaya Jaitly Task Force that will work on the issues of women and child development. About the task force The task force was constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The team ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
January 24: National Girl Child Day
India celebrates National Girl Child Day on January 24 annually. It was initiated by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008. Highlights The aim of the day is to spread awareness about inequalities faced by girls in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
President presents Nari Shakti Awards
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Nari Shakti awards, 2018 on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March. Nari Shakti awards are the highest civilian honour for women in India. 44 Nari Shakti awards were presented for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
January 24: National Girl Child Day
National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is celebrated in India on January 24th with an aim to raise awareness about Child Sex Ratio (CSR) levels and promote the empowerment of girls. Objectives The key objectives of National Girl Child Day are ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
CCEA approves expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Yojana for a pan India coverage from 2017-18 to 2019-20. It expansion has proposed outlay of Rs.1132.5 crore. It will cover all the 640 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
President launches 'Selfie with Daughter' Mobile App
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has launched a mobile Application ‘Selfie with Daughter’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The App is aimed at raising awareness among people about female foeticide and sex selection. The President has urged the people to take selfies ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017