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Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net” published in Mint on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare)… Continue reading Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
Source: The post is based on the article “Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: The Supreme Court criticized… Continue reading Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
States’ lax response to lynching
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching
Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: Bilateral relationship between India and China News- The Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit Delhi in September for the G20 summit. Why… Continue reading Express View on India-China ties: Riding on hope
Pathways for digital inclusion
Source– The post is based on the article “Pathways for digital inclusion” published in The Indian Express on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance. GS 3 – Inclusive growth Relevance: Issues related to flooding in cities News- The article explains the Indian DPI and issues related to it. What are some facts about… Continue reading Pathways for digital inclusion
Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the… Continue reading A new national foundation and the ease of doing research
Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Source: The post is based on the article “Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option” published in “Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The author discusses how France’s strong presence in the Indo-Pacific can… Continue reading Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
