In recent years, women have been doing exceptionally well in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), often securing top positions, including the top three and even all top four ranks. This year, Shakti Dubey, a postgraduate from BHU, secured the first rank in the UPSC CSE 2024. Haryana’s Harshita Goyal came second. This year, three women, including the topper, are among the top four rank holders.
India’s apprenticeship landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with organisations increasingly embracing LGBTQIA+ inclusion as a core workforce strategy. According to the latest TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship Outlook Report for Jan-Mar 2024-25, 64% of employers have expressed openness to hiring LGBTQIA+ apprentices. While 24% of businesses remain neutral, a clear shift is evident as leading industries take proactive measures to champion inclusion.