Source– The post is based on the article “The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis” published in the “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Statistics on employment News– The article explains the EPF numbers on employment in India. It also explains the issues related to employment and employment… Continue reading The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis
Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
Source– The post is based on the article “Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment. GS3- Science and Technology News– A new genetically modified (GMO) corn varietal called ‘smart corn’ has been introduced by Bayer. This is designed to withstand the… Continue reading Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
The Will’s Not There For Our Woods
Source: The post is based on the article “The Will’s Not There For Our Woods” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns associated with the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023.… Continue reading The Will’s Not There For Our Woods
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 3rd, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 3rd, 2023
How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Source: The post is based on the article “How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) Technology?3 What is the need for UIDAI to use this FMR-FIR Technology?4 Can technology alone… Continue reading How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Source: The post is based on the article “Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?3 Why has the government made it mandatory for Indian pharmaceutical industries to follow GMP?4 Which Pharma companies need… Continue reading Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023 What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme for settling contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings. What is the Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme? … Continue reading Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the various programs… Continue reading Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Vulnerability to drug trafficking:3 Is there a nexus between narcotics business and terrorist activities?4 What are the steps taken by the government of India to tackle… Continue reading Narco-terror nexus examined case-wise, Centre informs RS
Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush… Continue reading Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine
