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Women movements in India

Women movements in India · feminism · #MeToo

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It is 20 September 2023. The 128th Constitutional Amendment BillNari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — is passed in both Houses. The Act reserves 33% of seats in Lok Sabha + State Legislative Assemblies + Delhi Assembly for women. Implementation hinges on first delimitation after Census 2026, so effectively operational 2029+.

For UPSC, women + gender empowerment is heavily tested in Mains GS-I + GS-II.

Why this matters for UPSC

For UPSC:

  • Prelims: NSV Adhiniyam 2023 + women's reservation history + major laws + commissions.
  • Mains GS-I + GS-II: Gender equality + UCC + women's representation + welfare schemes.

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