GST Compensation issue: analysis

GST Compensation issue In News: Centre-state friction is growing over pending GST compensation payments issue under the Goods and Services Tax (GST).  The Finance Minister noted that the financial crisis facing the States is a result of an “act of God”. About GST The Goods and Services Tax in India is comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based value-added… Continue reading GST Compensation issue: analysis

Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment

Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- The contraction of the economy raises concern on the employment situation as the shrinking sectors are those that create the maximum new jobs in India. What are impacts of COVID-19 on the economy? GDP contraction– India’s economy… Continue reading Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment

Future of Work – Industry 4.0

Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-3- S&T Context: Technological change need not cause a destruction of productive jobs and that is why a plan is required for industry 4.0 How will technological change affect the jobs in India? Size of youth: India’s global significance in mastering the future of work and employing the largest global unit of 820 million… Continue reading Future of Work – Industry 4.0

Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

News: Scientists at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) have invented PUSA Decomposer. Facts: It is a set of four tablets made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. It gives farmers the option to shred the straw, spray a solution containing the fungal strains,… Continue reading Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

News: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has planned a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” Facts: It aims to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments. It has been planned under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Additional Information: NAHEP It is a Government of India and World Bank… Continue reading ‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

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