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COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic

Impact of COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic Context – The COVID-19 crisis has affected the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, threatening the food security of children from underprivileged communities. What are the key findings of recent Global Hunger Index (GHI) report? Alarming situation for India- India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index… Continue reading COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic

Mission Sagar II

News: Indian Naval Ship Airavat has arrived in Sudan with food aid as part of Mission Sagar II   Facts: Mission Sagar: It was launched by the Indian government to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries to overcome natural calamities and the coronavirus pandemic. Mission Sagar-I: It was undertaken in May-June 2020, wherein India reached… Continue reading Mission Sagar II

Explained: What is 16 Psyche, the asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion?

News: A study has found that asteroid 16 Psyche could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion — more than the entire economy of Earth.   Facts: 16 Psyche: It is an asteroid which orbits between Mars and Jupiter. Where is it located? It is located around 370 million kilometres… Continue reading Explained: What is 16 Psyche, the asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion?

Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI)

Nikkei India PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index India’s Manufacturing PMI Surges to a Decade High in October, 2020. What is  Purchasing Managers Index  PMI? PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is an indicator of business activity both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It indicates the economic health and investor’s sentiments about the manufacturing and services… Continue reading Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI)

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 3rd November 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS paper 2 SC stays EC order revoking ‘star campaigner’ status of Nath The Hindu Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary 2.) Education, the nation and the States The Hindu Page… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 3rd November 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – November 2,2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Shifting trajectory Indian foreign policy Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous. Examining Examinations GS 3 Air India Strategic Sale Platform workers and their issues 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1: Shifting trajectory Indian foreign policy Source- The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 2,2020

Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020

What is the Gig Economy and platform work economy? It is characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. It often involves connecting with customers through an online platform. Example: Delivery boys of app-based food, consultants, bloggers. The platform work economy is sometimes referred to as the gig  worker economy, but… Continue reading Gig Economy and platform workers under labor laws in India | November 2nd, 2020

Platform workers and their issues

Context- The new labour codes passed by Parliament recently acknowledge platform and gig workers as new occupational categories in the making. What are the provisions for platform worker in the labour code and issues with them? Definition of Platform work according to new law– “Platform work” has been defined as a work arrangement outside of… Continue reading Platform workers and their issues

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