What's Buzzing This Week? - Apr 6, 2023

Here’s your dose of weekly news updates from us!

1. Christina Koch to be the first ever woman to go on a Moon mission.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65165845.amp

2. Shefali Goradia appointed as the chairperson by Deloitte India

https://m.economictimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/deloitte-india-appoints-shefali-goradia-as-new-chairperson/amp_articleshow/99153748.cms

3. For supporting women entrepreneurs, Niti Aayog’s WEP partnered with BharatPe.

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-eodb-bharatpe-ties-up-with-niti-aayogs-wep-to-support-women-entrepreneurs/3027641/lite/

4. Sudha Shivkumar was appointed as the 40th President of FICCi Ladies Organization (FLO).

https://www.business-standard.com/amp/finance/news/investment-banker-sudha-shivkumar-is-now-president-of-ficci-women-s-wing-123040300483_1.html

5. As per a survey, 51% women have an ongoing health condition in India.

https://www.business-standard.com/health/51-women-in-india-have-ongoing-health-issues-reveals-goqii-survey-123033000670_1.html

6. Irfana Hameed became the first female artist to be signed by Def Jam Recordings India.

https://www.thehansindia.com/amp/featured/womenia/tn-rapper-irfana-becomes-1st-female-artiste-to-be-signed-by-def-jam-in-india-790866

7. According to a government report, women in the age group of 18-30 years were most vulnerable to sexual assault.

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/women-in-18-30-age-group-most-vulnerable-to-rape-says-govt-report/amp_articleshow/99225707.cms

8. In AFC Olympic Qualifier Round 1, the Indian women’s football team defeated Kyrgyz Republic, 5-0.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/india-vs-kyrgyz-republic-women-afc-olympic-qualifiers-round-one-first-match-highlights-score-goals/article66700002.ece/amp/

9. Army proposal for inducting the women officers in Artillery, approved by the government.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-army-proposal-induct-woman-officers-artillery-8538918/lite/

10. As per a report, women judges in subordinate courts constitute an average of 35%.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-justice-report-2022-women-judges-in-subordinate-courts-now-at-35-with-some-states-recording-over-50-according-to-tata-trusts-report-101680634682553-amp.html

11. Out of the total loans sanctioned under Stand Up India Scheme, 80% were sanctioned to women entrepreneurs.

https://www.cnbctv18.com/finance/stand-up-india-scheme-80-percent-under-sanctioned-to-women-entrepreneurs-16335951.htm/amp