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The medical field has traditionally been male-centric, with research and treatment often focused on the male body. This has led to a number of challenges for women's health, including: Underrepresentation of women in clinical trials . Women are often underrepresented in clinical trials, which means that there is limited data on how medications and treatments affect them. This can lead to women being prescribed medications that are not safe or effective for them, or being denied treatment altogether. Gender bias in diagnosis and treatment . Women's symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, and they may be less likely to receive the same level of care as men. This can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment, which can have serious consequences for women's health. Lack of research on sex-specific health conditions . There is a lack of research on sex-specific health conditions, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and pregnancy-related complications. This ...

The next Finance Commission (FC) will be appointed in the coming months. It will have a tough task of determining how much of the Centre's tax revenue should be shared with the states (the vertical share) and how to distribute that among the states (the horizontal sharing formula). The FC will need to balance a number of competing factors. On the one hand, it needs to ensure that the states have sufficient resources to meet their basic needs, such as providing education and healthcare. On the other hand, it needs to be mindful of the fact that the Centre has a responsibility to ensure fiscal stability. In recent years, the states have been facing a number of fiscal challenges. This is due to a number of factors, including the slowdown in economic growth, the rising cost of public services, and the increasing burden of debt. As a result, many states have been forced to cut back on spending on essential services. The FC will need to find a way to address these challenges. One option ...

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, and an orange alert for other coastal districts of Gujarat. Over 74,000 people have been evacuated from coastal areas of Gujarat in anticipation of the cyclone. The Gujarat government has set up 1,200 relief camps in these areas. The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Porbandar, and Rajkot districts. The wind speed is likely to reach 120 kilometers per hour in these areas. The cyclone is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but it is still likely to cause heavy rains and strong winds in other parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat. The Gujarat government has urged people to stay indoors and avoid venturing out unless necessary. The government has also asked people to keep...

The Law Commission of India has called for fresh suggestions from public and religious organizations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The UCC is a proposed code that would replace the personal laws of different religious communities in India. The Law Commission has said that it is seeking views on the following aspects of the UCC: The scope of the UCC The need for a UCC The possible contents of a UCC The challenges in implementing a UCC The Law Commission has invited suggestions from the public and religious organizations by June 30, 2023. The UCC is a controversial topic in India. Some people believe that it is necessary to have a common set of laws for all citizens, regardless of their religion. Others believe that the UCC would violate the religious freedom of minority communities. The Law Commission has said that it will consider all the suggestions received before making a recommendation to the government. Background The idea of a Uniform Civil Code has been debated in India for m...

The Mauritian government is seeking clarity on the angel tax rules that were recently introduced by the Indian government. The angel tax is a 3% tax that is levied on investments made by angel investors in startups. The Mauritian government is concerned that the angel tax could discourage angel investors from investing in startups in Mauritius. This could have a negative impact on the Mauritian startup ecosystem, which has been growing rapidly in recent years. The Mauritian government has written to the Indian government seeking clarification on the angel tax rules. The Mauritian government is hoping that the Indian government will provide exemptions for angel investments made in Mauritius. The angel tax has been criticized by many industry experts. They argue that the tax is unfair and will discourage investment in startups. The angel tax has also been criticized for being difficult to comply with. The Mauritian government is hoping that the Indian government will clarify the angel ta...

Inflation in India eased to a 25-month low of 4.25% in May from 4.70% in the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. The fall in inflation was driven by a decline in food prices, which fell to 2.15% in May from 3.64% in April. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been closely monitoring inflation and has taken a number of steps to contain it. In May, the RBI raised the repo rate by 0.40% to 4.40%. The RBI has also announced a number of measures to boost economic growth, which is expected to help contain inflation in the coming months. The fall in inflation is a welcome relief for consumers, who have been facing rising prices for essential goods and services. However, it remains to be seen whether the fall in inflation is sustainable. The RBI will continue to monitor inflation closely and take appropriate action to ensure that it remains under control. Here are some of the factors that contributed to the fall in inflation in May: Decline in food prices : Food prices fell to 2....

The Indian government is in talks with several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, to expand its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. UPI is a real-time, instant payment system that allows users to transfer money between bank accounts without having to enter any additional information. It has been a huge success in India, with over 2 billion transactions processed in the first half of 2023. The government believes that UPI could be a game-changer for the Gulf region. The region is home to a large number of Indian expatriates, who often face high fees when sending money back home. UPI could help to reduce these fees and make it easier for Indian expatriates to send money to their families and friends in India. The government is also hoping that UPI could help to boost trade between India and the Gulf countries. Currently, trade between the two regions is worth around $100 billion per year. The government believes that UPI could help to increase this figure by making ...