Source: The post is based on the article “India’s war on informal labour is turning out bad for workers” published in “Live mint” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses India’s struggle to move its workforce from informal to formal jobs. Despite economic growth, many remain in precarious, informal positions.… Continue reading India’s war on informal labour is turning out bad for workers
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Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory
Source: The post is based on the article “Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory” published in “Live mint” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses India’s recent labor report. While initial data shows low unemployment, deeper analysis reveals job distress, falling wages, and higher joblessness among educated people.… Continue reading Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory
The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope
Source: The post is based on the article “The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope” published in “Live mint” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- economic growth News: The IMF reports a global economic slowdown, but India is growing fast. India aims to be a developed nation by 2047, needing a… Continue reading The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope
The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature
Source: The post is based on the article “The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature” published in “Live mint” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- currency News: The article discusses the slow adoption of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) compared to the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI). UPI’s ease of… Continue reading The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature
The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices” published in “Live mint” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment- Pollution (carbon trading) News: The article discusses the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects imports by considering their carbon emissions and… Continue reading The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
We must inculcate sound values for education to be meaningful
Source: The post is based on the article “We must inculcate sound values for education to be meaningful” published in “Live mint” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS4: Ethics- Human values (role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values) News: The article discusses the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education 2023 in… Continue reading We must inculcate sound values for education to be meaningful
The New Delhi Declaration was a win for us and the world at large
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Delhi Declaration was a win for us and the world at large” published in Live mint on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article discusses India’s significant achievements and… Continue reading The New Delhi Declaration was a win for us and the world at large
Economics Nobel: Let’s talk gender inefficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics Nobel: Let’s talk gender inefficiency” published in Mint on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Issues associated with Women Relevance: reasons behind low female workforce. News: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to discussions about the potential of flexible work to address India’s low female workforce… Continue reading Economics Nobel: Let’s talk gender inefficiency
Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
Source: The post is based on the article “Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too” published in “Live mint” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- inflation News: The article discusses the Reserve Bank of India’s strategies under Governor Shaktikanta Das to control inflation, keeping it at 4%, and its impact on the… Continue reading Our inflation fight calls for a fiscal pullback too
India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable” published in “Live mint” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (metro rail systems) News: The article discusses the financial challenges faced by India’s expanding metro rail networks. It emphasizes the necessity for sustainable funding, regular fare adjustments,… Continue reading India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable
