The goal of India to develop into a 30 trillion economy by the year 2047 is pegged on the successful integration of women into the workforce. Currently, the contribution of women to the GDP of the country is only approximately 18 per cent and close to 196 million of the workable women are not in the labour force. Although the participation of female labour force has increased to 41.7 per cent, a very low proportion of women are employed in formal and secure jobs. This disparity in structure underscores the immediate need to implement measures like the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, the first to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh.

Chennai to Host 5 th Coast Guard Global Summit (2027).

Q1. The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) will take place in 2027 and is to be held at:
a) Kochi
b) Chennai
c) Rome
d) Mumbai

 Answer: b) Chennai
 Explanation: The CGGS will be held in Chennai, India, to celebrate 50 years of the Indian Coast Guard, with special emphasis put on maritime security and environment.

Q2. The 4 th Coast Guard Global Summit (2025) has been conducted in:
a) Paris
b) Rome
c) New Delhi
d) Tokyo

 Answer: b) Rome
 Explanation: The 4th edition will take place in Rome in 2025 and will be attended by 115 countries.

The 5 th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS), will be held at Chennai in India in 2027 to mark the 50 th anniversary of Indian Coast Guard. This was adopted unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome (2025) which was attended by 115 countries and international organisations. The summit will also serve as a significant venue to improve maritime cooperation, security, and the environment.

Today, in 2025, the Pink Tax is still experienced by women all over the world. It is the premium price of goods and services that are sold to women as opposed to the same products being sold to men. Even though it is not a tax in real sense, it is a form of gender-based economic discrimination that is subtle but has an effect on the household budget and financial independence of women.

The use of the first koala chlamydia vaccine in the world has been a significant move in the conservation of wildlife in Australia. The single-dose vaccine, cleared by the veterinary regulator in the country, took more than ten years of research at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, under the leadership of Professor Peter Timms.