Current Context: National Women's Day in India is celebrated on February 13 to honor the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, known as the "Nightingale of India".
- She was a prominent leader in India's independence movement, a celebrated poet, and a champion of women's rights.
- The day is dedicated to promoting women's empowerment, gender equality, and leadership opportunities for women in various sectors.
- The theme for National Women's Day 2025 is"For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."
Question:
1. Why is National Women's Day celebrated on February 13 in India?a) To mark the adoption of the Women's Reservation Bill
b) To honor the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu
b) To honor the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu
c) To commemorate the first all-women political party in India
d) To celebrate the enactment of gender equality laws in India
Amswer(b): National Women's Day in India is celebrated on February 13 to honor the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, known as the "Nightingale of India".