Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation

Source: The post is based on the article “Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Employment Relevance: benefits of gig work News: Gig works are often seen as insecure kind of job in India. However, given the number of… Continue reading Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation

Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green

Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green” published in The Indian express on 7th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, passed by the Indian Parliament. The Bill, committed to… Continue reading Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green

Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image

Source: The post is based on the article “Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image” published in LiveScience on 5th August 2023. What is the news? Astronomers have discovered a stunning, rare example of an “Einstein cross” splitting and magnifying light from the far depths of the universe. About the Discovery… Continue reading Rare ‘Einstein cross’ warps light from one of the universe’s brightest objects in this stunning image

Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure

Source– The post is based on the article “Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to Wildlife conservation. News– The cheetah was reintroduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022,… Continue reading Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure

Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991

Source– The post is based on the article “Incremental injustice” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Polity Relevance: Issues related to disputed religious structures News– Recently, the Varanasi District Court ordered the ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque. What is the stand of HIgh Court and Varanasi district court on right to… Continue reading Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991

Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. & Effects of liberalisation on the economy, News: The Indian government… Continue reading Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com

Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill

Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy (taxation) News: The article discusses a court case where Gameskraft, an online gaming company, challenges a large tax demand. The main issue… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill

Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are some recent instances of import restrictions? 3 What are the WTO rules on import licensing? 4 What are the positive impacts of import restrictions? 5 What are the negative impacts of import restrictions? 6 What should be the way forward?  Introduction The government has recently imposed restrictions on the import… Continue reading Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Source: The post is based on the article “How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges News: In this article author discusses J. Robert Oppenheimer’s regret over creating the atomic bomb. The article traces India’s nuclear… Continue reading How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Lessons from a load carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier

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