Page-17 of Women Related Issues

Union Government approves induction of women fighter pilots in Indian Air Force

October 24, 2015

Union Government has approved induction of women into the Fighter branch of Indian Air Force (IAF). Henceforth, women are eligible to get inducted in all branches and streams of the Air Force. Union Defence Ministry has taken this decision keeping ..

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Alok Rawat becomes first male member of National Commission for Women

October 22, 2015

Senior IAS officer Alok Rawat became first male person  to be appointed as member of National Commission for Women (NCW). His appointment fills the fourth seat in the five-member body that seeks to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for ..

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Mortality rate among Indian girls below age of five higher than the boys: UN Report

October 21, 2015

As per recently released report of United Nations (UN), mortality rate among Indian girls below the age of five higher than the boys. It was mentioned in recently published UN Report titled The World’s Women 2015. Key facts Men have ..

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11 October: International Day of Girl Child

October 12, 2015

Every year 11th October is being observed as International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC). This year it was fourth edition of this day after it was observed for first time in 2012. Significance of Day: To recognize girls’ rights ..

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Delhi Lt Governor approves appointment of Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of DCW

July 27, 2015

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung approved appointment of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal as Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). It was approved after he had rejected appointment of Maliwal earlier over the issue of proper clearance ..

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Tribal women entitled to inherit property in accordance with Hindu Succession Act: HP-HC

June 27, 2015

Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that the daughters in tribal areas in the state shall inherit the property in accordance with Hindu Succession Act, 1956. This landmark judgment will help to bring a new resolution in the tribal society’s ..

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