Women Achievers & International Women’s Day (March 8)
- PM Narendra Modi to hand over his social media accounts to women achievers for a day.
- Aim: Allow women from diverse fields to share insights and inspire others.
- Initiative highlights the role of Nari Shakti (women power) in nation-building.
- Reference to Hansa Mehta’s contribution to the national flag and women’s role in the freedom struggle.
Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues)
Space Sector Growth & Women Participation
- India launched around 460 satellites in the past decade, including foreign ones.
- Increasing involvement of women scientists in ISRO and space missions.
- Encourages youth to explore careers in science through visits to labs and planetariums.
Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- India’s progress in AI recognized at an international conference in Paris.
- Example: Thodasam Kailash, a schoolteacher using AI to create music in the Kolami language.
National Games & Youth Achievements
- Over 11,000 athletes participated in the Uttarakhand National Games.
- Rise of teenage sports champions:
- Gavin Antony (15) – Shooting
- Anushka Yadav (16) – Hammer throw
- Dev Kumar Meena (19) – Pole vault
Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Significance
- Emphasis on the cultural connection with wildlife in Indian traditions.
- Appreciation for tribal communities’ role in protecting wildlife.
