2019 World Day of Social Justice

The World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20 to recognize the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. The day focuses on the plight of social injustice throughout the ..

Cabinet extends tenure of Commission constituted to examine issue of OBC sub-categorisation

Union Cabinet has approved extension of term of Commission to examine issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Central List for six months beyond 30th November, 2018 and till 31st May 2019. This is fourth extension granted to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Kerala government to create post of ‘firewomen’ to break gender stereotypes

For the first time, the Kerala government has decided to create the post of ‘firewomen’ in the Kerala State Fire and Rescue Services in a bid to break gender stereotypes. The purpose of this novel initiative is to ensure gender ..

ADB projects India’s growth to 7.3% in 2018-19

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India to remain the fastest growing Asian nation with 7.3% growth in 2018-19, and 7.6% in 2019-20. ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada has stated that India should not worry about not achieving 8% ..

Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index

The Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index uses a new database of indicators covering 152 countries, which measures government action on social spending, tax and labor rights – three areas found to be critical to reducing inequality. It has been prepared by Development Finance International, ..

India Youth Development Index and Report 2017

It is constructed by The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) to track the trends in Youth Development across the States. Dimensions on which the YDI 2017 has been formed are: Education, Health, Political Participants Civic Participation, Work ..