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What is the main purpose of paid menstrual leave?
What is the main purpose of paid menstrual leave?
Why is access to sanitary pads limited for many girls, according to the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY)?
Why is access to sanitary pads limited for many girls, according to the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY)?
How does paid menstrual leave contribute to workplace productivity?
How does paid menstrual leave contribute to workplace productivity?
What is one of the main issues related to menstruation that paid menstrual leave aims to address?
What is one of the main issues related to menstruation that paid menstrual leave aims to address?
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Why is reducing absenteeism important in the context of paid menstrual leave?
Why is reducing absenteeism important in the context of paid menstrual leave?
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What impact can paid menstrual leave have on individuals' overall job satisfaction?
What impact can paid menstrual leave have on individuals' overall job satisfaction?
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What type of leave does South Korea allow for under Article 73 of their labour law?
What type of leave does South Korea allow for under Article 73 of their labour law?
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Which African nation introduced one day of leave a month without needing a reason, called Mother's Day?
Which African nation introduced one day of leave a month without needing a reason, called Mother's Day?
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Why are some concerned about implementing paid menstrual leave?
Why are some concerned about implementing paid menstrual leave?
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What challenge does implementing paid menstrual leave pose according to the text?
What challenge does implementing paid menstrual leave pose according to the text?
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What is mentioned as a concern regarding paid menstrual leave and its effect on companies?
What is mentioned as a concern regarding paid menstrual leave and its effect on companies?
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Why might some people argue against the implementation of paid menstrual leave?
Why might some people argue against the implementation of paid menstrual leave?
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What is the main cause of poor air quality in Mumbai during the winter of 2022?
What is the main cause of poor air quality in Mumbai during the winter of 2022?
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What does the term 'Triple Dip La Nina' refer to?
What does the term 'Triple Dip La Nina' refer to?
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What is one of the climatic effects of La Nina mentioned in the text?
What is one of the climatic effects of La Nina mentioned in the text?
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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), why was the La Nina in August 2022 unique?
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), why was the La Nina in August 2022 unique?
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How did air quality in Mumbai compare to Delhi during November 2022 to January 2023?
How did air quality in Mumbai compare to Delhi during November 2022 to January 2023?
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How does Mumbai's coastal location contribute to its air quality?
How does Mumbai's coastal location contribute to its air quality?
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What are the vital steps mentioned in the passage to improve the functioning and efficacy of the Lok Sabha?
What are the vital steps mentioned in the passage to improve the functioning and efficacy of the Lok Sabha?
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Under which Act are the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature mentioned?
Under which Act are the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature mentioned?
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What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void?
What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void?
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What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision regarding the election of a Member of Parliament or State Legislature?
What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision regarding the election of a Member of Parliament or State Legislature?
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How does the Indian parliamentary democracy differ from the British model?
How does the Indian parliamentary democracy differ from the British model?
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the passage?
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What is the goal of SBM by 2024-25?
What is the goal of SBM by 2024-25?
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What percentage of India's rural population had toilet access according to NARSS Round 3?
What percentage of India's rural population had toilet access according to NARSS Round 3?
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How has Swachh Bharat Mission contributed to waste management in India?
How has Swachh Bharat Mission contributed to waste management in India?
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What impact has the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had on public discourse?
What impact has the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had on public discourse?
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How many community and public toilets have been constructed across India due to SBM?
How many community and public toilets have been constructed across India due to SBM?
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What positive outcome has resulted from activities like Swachhta leagues and rankings of clean cities?
What positive outcome has resulted from activities like Swachhta leagues and rankings of clean cities?
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Study Notes
Demand for Paid Menstrual Leave and Gender Equality
- Menstrual leave is a workplace policy allowing employees to take paid time off during their menstrual cycle to manage period-related symptoms or discomfort.
- 44% of girls use homemade absorbents or cloth due to limited access to sanitary pads, highlighting period poverty.
- Social stigma surrounding menstruation results in discrimination, embarrassment, and limited access to resources and information.
- Over 61% of girls reported feeling embarrassed about their periods, perpetuating period shaming.
###Arguments Supporting Paid Menstrual Leave
- Raises awareness against period poverty and stigma.
- Improves workplace productivity and job satisfaction by allowing individuals to take time off for menstrual symptoms.
- Reduces absenteeism by allowing individuals to take time off without fear of losing income or facing disciplinary action.
Concerns Regarding Paid Menstrual Leave
- May discourage companies from hiring women, exacerbating the gender wage gap and low female participation in the labor force.
- Validates social stigma surrounding menstruation, perpetuating period shaming and hindering gender equality efforts.
- Imposes challenges in determining legitimate use, preventing misuse, and defining acceptable enforcement methods.
Climate Change and Air Quality in Mumbai
- The "Triple Dip La Nina" phenomenon, an unusual and prolonged La Nina event, has significantly impacted global weather patterns.
- Mumbai's air quality deteriorated significantly, with 66 out of 92 days categorized as "poor" or "very poor" between November 2022 and January 2023.
- Mumbai's coastal location aids in naturally cleansing its air, but delayed wind reversals and less frequent calm winds triggered by La Nina and Climate Change contributed to poor air quality.
Reforming the Lok Sabha
- Enhancing parliamentary norms, encouraging constructive debates, ensuring accountability, and promoting inclusivity are vital to improve the functioning and efficacy of the Lok Sabha.
Swachh Bharat Mission
- Aimed to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by October 2019, with a subsequent goal to transition to ODF Plus by 2024-25.
- Currently, about 85% of villages have attained ODF Plus status.
- 95% of India's rural population had toilet access, with 79% owning their facilities, helping reduce open defecation and diseases.
- The mission has helped construct over 6 lakh community and public toilets across India and improved waste collection, segregation, and scientific waste processing.
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Test your knowledge on the demand for paid menstrual leave and its impact on gender equality efforts. Learn about menstrual leave policies and the arguments both supporting and opposing it.
