Context: Uber’s recent announcement of new terms for drivers may prove revolutionary in the long history of labour relations, specifically wrt the Gig economy. To work around the recurrent problem of drivers cancelling rides because they did not want to go to the destination or wanted a cash payment upfront rather than waiting for the… Continue reading Indian gig workers may finally be getting a fairer deal
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Supreme Court’s ruling on GST deepens the churn in the tax regime
News: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the decisions taken by the GST Council are merely recommendations with “persuasive value” and are not binding. The ruling has opened up serious questions on the stability and certainty of the structure and operation of GST which is still evolving. Contents1 What has been the reaction to the… Continue reading Supreme Court’s ruling on GST deepens the churn in the tax regime
Diversifying plates for girls
News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data (2019-20) has shown an increase in anaemia among adolescent girls by 5% when compared to National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4. About nutrition requirement In the adolescence phase of life, both boys and girls demand a lot of nutrition intake. As girls face more physiological demands, thus they… Continue reading Diversifying plates for girls
India is a nation of meat-eaters — they are mostly men
News: According to the NFHS-5 data, a staggering 83.4% of men and 70.6% of women in the 15-49 age group are non-vegetarian. Thus, the NFHS does not support a contention that India is primarily a vegetarian nation. Statistics in the NFHS-5 (A) Consumption of non-vegetarian food The percentage of the vegetarian population has declined by… Continue reading India is a nation of meat-eaters — they are mostly men
India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
News: Recently, two women public health practitioners who have studied and worked in India and the United States have voiced their solidarity with women in both countries for their abortion rights.. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (“MTP Act”) regulates the abortion practices in India. Abortion Statistics Global According to the WHO, 6 out… Continue reading India must shift the discourse on abortion rights
The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
News: Recently, the US launched the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Quad meeting in Tokyo. Significance of IPEF In General Geopolitical: All its members (the US, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and 8 other East Asian countries), share worries about China’s muscular nationalism and expansionist ambitions. Therefore, this gives the group a distinct… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 26th, 2022
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 – May 26th, 2022
Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
What is the News? After invoking special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has recognised sex work as a “profession”. Thus, the practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law. What are the key highlights of the Supreme Court’s direction? Every individual in this country has a right… Continue reading Supreme Court recognises sex work as a ‘profession
Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a new scheme for Discoms?3 What is LPSC?4 What will be the key provisions of the proposed schemes?5 What are the benefits of the proposed scheme? What is the News? The Ministry of Power is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial woes… Continue reading Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case?3 How does the character of a monument get decided?4 About Qutub Minar complex What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted a report in a Delhi court stating the Qutub Minar complex is not a place of worship and its character cannot be changed… Continue reading Qutub Minar not a place of worship: ASI
