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Agniveervayu

Indian Air Force recently inducted 153 women Agniveervayu into its non-officer cadre for the 1st time. Agniveervayu (Women) is a group of female soldiers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Agniveers are cadets appointed to the Army wings under the Agnipath scheme, a short-term service youth recruitment. Agniveers are recruited for a period of 4 years, with the option to extend their service for an additional 4 years. After completing their service, 25% of Agniveers will be selected to join the regular military as permanent soldiers.

04 November, 2023 Role of Women and Women's organisation

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Women's Representation in Parliament

Women's Representation in Parliament In New Zealand, the percentage of women in the legislature recently surpassed 50%. The Inter-Parliamentary Union reports that New Zealand is one of 12 countries worldwide that can say that by 2022, at least 50% of their parliaments will be made up of women. New Zealand was the first country to grant women the right to vote in 1893. Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Rwanda, and the United Arab Emirates are more countries. Around 26% of lawmakers worldwide are female. The Indian Scenario of women in Parliament According to data gathered by the IPU, of which India is…

27 October, 2022 Role of Women and Women's organisation

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FLIGHT LIEUTANANT BHAWANA KANTH

FLIGHT LIEUTANANT BHAWANA KANTH Bhawana Kanth is to become the first woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day parade. She was one of the first women fighter Pilots inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2016. The other fighter pilots inducted into the Indian Air Force were Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh. Bhawana Kanth In 2019, Bhawana Kanth became the first female fighter pilot of India to qualify to undertake combat missions. She received the Nari Shakti Puraskar from President of India Ramnath Kovind in March 2020.

12 January, 2021 Role of Women and Women's organisation

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Campaign on International Women’s Day

Campaign on International Women’s Day Syllabus subtopic: Social Empowerment Prelims and Mains focus: on the details of the campaign and its significance News: In a first, the Union government is preparing a 10-day campaign for International Women’s Day, with plans to organise seminars, workshops and Ted Talks across the country. About International Women's Day March 8 is observed as International Women’s Day. The international theme for Women’s Day this year is “Each for Equal” striving for a gender-equal world. About the campaign This is the first time the government is preparing to observe International Women’s Day…

27 February, 2020 Role of Women and Women's organisation