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Demand for Paid Menstrual Leave and Gender Equality Quiz
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Demand for Paid Menstrual Leave and Gender Equality Quiz

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What is the main purpose of paid menstrual leave?

  • To hinder gender equality efforts
  • To provide employees with time off during their menstrual cycle (correct)
  • To reduce access to period-related resources
  • To increase workplace discrimination

    • Why is access to sanitary pads limited for many girls, according to the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY)?

  • Due to lack of interest in using sanitary pads
  • Limited availability of sanitary pads (correct)
  • Because girls prefer homemade absorbents
  • Desire for more sustainable menstrual products

    • How does paid menstrual leave contribute to workplace productivity?

  • By allowing individuals to manage menstrual symptoms effectively (correct)
  • By increasing absenteeism
  • By decreasing job satisfaction
  • By promoting discrimination in the workplace

    • What is one of the main issues related to menstruation that paid menstrual leave aims to address?

    <p>Reducing social stigma surrounding menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reducing absenteeism important in the context of paid menstrual leave?

    <p>To allow individuals time off without income loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact can paid menstrual leave have on individuals' overall job satisfaction?

    <p>Increase job satisfaction by providing needed time off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leave does South Korea allow for under Article 73 of their labour law?

    <p>Monthly physiologic leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which African nation introduced one day of leave a month without needing a reason, called Mother's Day?

    <p>Zambia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some concerned about implementing paid menstrual leave?

    <p>To promote period shaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does implementing paid menstrual leave pose according to the text?

    <p>Determining legitimate use and preventing misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a concern regarding paid menstrual leave and its effect on companies?

    <p>It could discourage companies from hiring women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might some people argue against the implementation of paid menstrual leave?

    <p>To validate social stigmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of poor air quality in Mumbai during the winter of 2022?

    <p>Delayed wind reversals and less frequent calm winds triggered by La Nina and Climate Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Triple Dip La Nina' refer to?

    <p>An unusual and prolonged La Nina phenomenon lasting three consecutive years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the climatic effects of La Nina mentioned in the text?

    <p>Shifts in temperature gradients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), why was the La Nina in August 2022 unique?

    <p>It spanned three consecutive northern hemisphere winters, becoming a 'triple dip' La Nina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did air quality in Mumbai compare to Delhi during November 2022 to January 2023?

    <p>Mumbai had more days categorized as 'Poor' or 'Very Poor' AQI than Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mumbai's coastal location contribute to its air quality?

    <p>By naturally cleansing its air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the vital steps mentioned in the passage to improve the functioning and efficacy of the Lok Sabha?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>The Representation of the People Act, 1951</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision regarding the election of a Member of Parliament or State Legislature?

    <p>The passage does not mention the remedy available to the aggrieved party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Indian parliamentary democracy differ from the British model?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the passage?

    <p>Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of SBM by 2024-25?

    <p>To achieve ODF Plus status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of India's rural population had toilet access according to NARSS Round 3?

    <p>79%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Swachh Bharat Mission contributed to waste management in India?

    <p>By improving door-to-door waste collection and waste segregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had on public discourse?

    <p>It has brought sanitation and cleanliness into public discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many community and public toilets have been constructed across India due to SBM?

    <p>6 lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What positive outcome has resulted from activities like Swachhta leagues and rankings of clean cities?

    <p>Positive competition between towns and cities to improve cleanliness systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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