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Gig Workers’ Rights

The Union Labour Ministry is organizing a program aimed at sharing information and good experiences on policies and global practices relating to gig and platform workers and their social security. What is the Gig Economy? In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of… Continue reading Gig Workers’ Rights

Questioning the Safety of Aadhaar

Two days after issuing an advisory asking people to refrain from sharing photocopies of their Aadhaar Card, the Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI) opted to withdraw the notification. UIDAI Advisory The withdrawn notice had suggested holders use a masked Aadhaar card instead of the conventional photocopy. It added that the document must not… Continue reading Questioning the Safety of Aadhaar

What is Liquid Nano Urea?

During his visit to Gujarat, Prime Minister inaugurated the country’s first liquid nano urea plant at Kalol. Liquid Nano Urea (LNU) Urea is chemical nitrogen fertiliser, white in colour, which artificially provides nitrogen, a major nutrient required by plants. LNU is essentially urea in the form of a nanoparticle. It is sprayed directly on the… Continue reading What is Liquid Nano Urea?

Use of statecraft for long-term solutions to security problems

Context In many countries, both the authorities and security agencies are beginning to acknowledge the importance of resorting to statecraft as a vital adjunct to the role played by the security agencies. The important role of statecraft in security  Statecraft involves fine-grained comprehension of inherent problems; also an ability to quickly respond to political challenges.… Continue reading Use of statecraft for long-term solutions to security problems

E-governance

Context There are several reforms and governance initiatives that have successfully steered India to its current strength. Contribution of Digital India program A report carding of Digital India’s performance shows impressive progress. Thus far, the government has transferred more than Rs 17 lakh crore through DBT while saving Rs 2.2 lakh crore. Today, India has… Continue reading E-governance

What is the West Nile Virus?

The Kerala health department is on alert after the death occurred due to the West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne, single-stranded RNA virus. According to the WHO, it is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the Japanese Encephalitis antigenic complex of the family Flaviviridae. How… Continue reading What is the West Nile Virus?

[Sansad TV] Mudda Aapka: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

UPSC 2023 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context India agreed to be a part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a US-led economic grouping comprising 12 countries. The recent Quad meet in Tokyo initiated the path for negotiations among the ‘founding members.’ What is IPEF? It is… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Mudda Aapka: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

What are Community Forest Rights?

The Chhattisgarh government has become the only second state in the country to recognize the Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights of a village inside a national park. What is the news? The CFR rights of tribals living in a hamlet inside the Kanger Ghati National Park in Bastar district, were recognised. It gave the community… Continue reading What are Community Forest Rights?

Species in news: Sela Macaque

A new species of old world monkey recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after a strategic Sela pass at 13,700 ft above sea level. Sela macaque (Macaca selai). This new primate was identified and analysed by a team of experts from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta. Earlier it… Continue reading Species in news: Sela Macaque

AKRUTI Program to start in Kudankulam

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is all set to launch AKRUTI programme in the villages surrounding Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP). AKRUTI Program The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is assisting unemployed youth living near the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) through AKRUTI. AKRUTI stands for Advanced Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation… Continue reading AKRUTI Program to start in Kudankulam

GST collections touched a record high of Rs 1.67 lakh crore in April.

Context There has been a remarkable upswing in GST collections in recent months. Collections touched a record high of Rs 1.67 lakh crore in April. GST What are the reasons for increased collection? 1] Inflation: First, the sharp rise in inflation has played a significant role. Notwithstanding concerns over the unevenness of the economic recovery,… Continue reading GST collections touched a record high of Rs 1.67 lakh crore in April.

Supreme Court recognizes Sex Work as a ‘Profession’

In a significant order recognising sex work as a “profession”, the Supreme Court has directed that police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. What did the Supreme Court say? Sex Work is a profession whose practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law. Criminal law must… Continue reading Supreme Court recognizes Sex Work as a ‘Profession’

Green Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future

India aspires to emerge as the leader of green hydrogen by taking advantage of the current energy crisis across the globe. Why in news? Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned India’s first 99.99% pure green hydrogen plant in eastern Assam’s Jorhat. Powered by a 500 KW solar plant, the green hydrogen unit has an installed… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future

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