Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? Rajasthan Government has announced that it would introduce the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023 aimed at the regulation of the gig economy in… Continue reading Rajasthan’s move spells some hope for gig workers
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India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Source: The post is based on the article “India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the trials for a potential dengue vaccine are ongoing, but they have not yet fully… Continue reading India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to empower young people… Continue reading India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: basics of cyber security. Relevance: About issues with the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS). News: Cybercriminals are now using silicone thumbs to operate biometric POS devices and biometric ATMs to… Continue reading What are the gaps in the AePS transaction model?
On sexual harassment in the workplace
Source: The post is based on the article “On sexual harassment in the workplace” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About issues with the PoSH Act. News: The Supreme Court Bench of India has said there are… Continue reading On sexual harassment in the workplace
Death by methanol
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Death by methanol”, published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Government policies for various sectors News: In two recent incidents in north Tamil Nadu, 17 people died and 50 were hospitalized after consuming spurious or illicit… Continue reading Death by methanol
A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused
Source- The post is based on the article “A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian constitution Relevance– Issues related to fundamental rights News– On May 12, in its interim order, the Supreme Court clarified that courts could grant default bail without… Continue reading A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused
Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is set to introduce uniform signages at all stations across the country, ensuring a consistent and easy-to-understand system for passengers. The move is part of… Continue reading Railways gets on track to overhaul signage system
Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Taliban Government has recalled the current Afghan Ambassador to India and appointed a new ambassador. This has presented a complex situation for… Continue reading Centre faces tough choice as Taliban pick a new Ambassador for Delhi
Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
