Gender Issues and Challenges — Prelims Questions

With reference to the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023', consider the following statements: 1. It reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. 2. The reservation will come into effect immediately after its enactment. 3. It also mandates reservation for women in the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Gender Inequality Index (GII) as published by the UNDP?

Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: 1. It provides for civil remedies only, not criminal prosecution. 2. It covers women in live-in relationships. 3. It mandates the establishment of One Stop Centres for survivors of domestic violence.

Which of the following international conventions/declarations is India NOT a signatory to, concerning women's rights?

The concept of 'Gender Budgeting' in India primarily aims to: