Question: Which of the following countries has recently announced that women can join armed forces?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Sudan
(c) Vietnam
(d) Pakistan
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Sudan
(c) Vietnam
(d) Pakistan
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Saudi Arabia announced it will allow women in the kingdom to serve in the armed forces as it embarks on a broad programme of economic and social reforms.
- This move is the latest in a series of measures aimed by country towards women empowerment and increasing the rights of women in kingdom, even as rights groups accuse Saudi Arabia of cracking down on women activists.
- Last year, Saudi Arabia authorised women to join its security forces.
- Saudi Arabia which is the world’s largest crude exporter is now pushing to improve its image and attract tourists as part of a plan to diversify its economy away from oil.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, has also approved a handful of reforms aimed at widening women’s rights. This includes allowing women to drive and to travel abroad without consent from a male ‘guardian’.
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