Parliament has passed the Code on Wages Bill, 2019.The Bill has subsumed existing laws related to workers remuneration. The bill will replace the (a)Payment of Wages Act,1936, (b)Minimum Wages Act,1948 (c)Payment of Bonus Act,1965 and the (d)Equal Remuneration Act,1976. The bill makes it difficult for companies to bribe labour inspectors of their region for favourable… Continue reading Wage code looks to check graft in inspection system
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DRDO focus on stealth weapons, drones
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on Directed energy weapons(DEWs) as part of ongoing efforts to modernize defence technology. Direct energy weapons(DEW) is a ranged weapon that damages its target with highly focused energy, including laser, microwaves and particle beams. DEW can quietly disable enemy drones or missiles temporarily or permanently without leaving… Continue reading DRDO focus on stealth weapons, drones
‘Uber for tractors’: Government to launch app to aid farmers
The agriculture ministry has developed a farm equipment rental app for Indian farmers called Uber for tractors. The app will allow the farmers to hire tractors, rotavator and other farm related machinery on rent for with flexible tenure. The farmers who wish to hire equipment can register using their names, addresses and mobile numbers and… Continue reading ‘Uber for tractors’: Government to launch app to aid farmers
J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
India’s External Affairs Minister has arrived in China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. Ahead of the visit,China had objected to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019.It said that the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh has undermined its sovereignty. On the… Continue reading J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda
In reducing fertility, a little education may be worse than none, shows data
According to conventional wisdom,the higher the educational level of a woman, the lower the total number of children she will have. However,the official data on the total fertility rate(TFR) or the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime shows the connection may be more complex. The data shows that the culture… Continue reading In reducing fertility, a little education may be worse than none, shows data
FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects
Finance minister has interacted with the industry representatives to understand measures required to remove friction points in the economy. The measures are aimed at ensuring easy availability of funds to productive sectors and stimulate overall growth. The real estate sector has also flagged their concerns regarding the ongoing liquidity crunch,demand slowdown and problem of stalled… Continue reading FM Sitharaman meets realtors, homebuyers; govt to tackle liquidity issues, stalled projects
India cancels Samjhauta Express service after Pakistan suspends operations
India has suspended the Samjhauta Express train service.This decision was taken after Pakistan had also suspended the Samjhauta train service. Pakistan has also decided to downgrade it diplomatic ties with India and has suspended bilateral trade. These developments comes in the backdrop of the government’s decision to revoke the special status granted to Jammu and… Continue reading India cancels Samjhauta Express service after Pakistan suspends operations
Sex ratio at birth: Kerala on top, Northeast states show decline
According to the fourth National Family Health Surveys(NFHS),sex ratio at birth(SRB) has improved from 914 in 2005-06 to 919 in 2015-16.SRB is defined as the number of female births per 1,000 male births. The survey has said that the highest improvement in SRB was in Punjab at 126 points but its SRB remained at 860… Continue reading Sex ratio at birth: Kerala on top, Northeast states show decline
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2019
Q.1) “National medical bill although has many advantages but it may lead to other consequences.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “Doubling income of Indian farmers is a distant goal unless markets reforms are not achieved.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the role of states in tackling climate change. How India should shape it’s economic policies in light of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 10, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 12th 2019
Archives GS-2 A point to ponder over in the POCSO Bill More than an emphasis on the death sentence, there needs to be an overhaul of the criminal justice administration India too cancels Samjhauta Express The Indian Railways announced the cancellation of its leg of the Samjhauta Express train, days after Pakistan suspended the service… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 12th 2019
