Dynamics of the Gig Economy
16 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 does not adequately address employment relationships in gig work,...
Economy
Economy
Current Affairs
Government to Launch AgriSURE
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The Government is set to launch a Rs 750 crore Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) called AgriSURE. Agri...
Current Affairs
US-China Trade War
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: With the US presidential election due at the end of the year, there is a growing debate on future...
Current Affairs
China’s Industrial Overcapacity: Catalyst for Green Transition or Global Glut?
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: China’s rise as a manufacturing leader has given it significant control over global supply chains, especially for in-demand goods. ...
Current Affairs
Deregulating Non-Subsidised Fertilisers
15 July 2024 | blogwebContext: With price decontrol of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and other politically sensitive nutrients unfeasible, the focus may shift to...
Current Affairs
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
13 July 2024 | blogwebContext: DRDO has sanctioned seven projects under the Technology Development Fund for MSMEs and start-ups, boosting Aatmanirbharta and strengthening the...
Current Affairs
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
13 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The GeM portal achieved a milestone, with procurement of goods and services crossing Rs 1.24 lakh crore in the...
Current Affairs
UN World Population Prospects 2024
13 July 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s population is projected to reach 1.61 billion by 2085, surpassing China’s declining population of 806 million. More...
Economy
Double Health Budget, Lower Out-of-Pocket Spends
12 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Since 2010, India’s public spending as a percentage of GDP has ranged between 1.12% and 1.35% despite Central budget...
Economy
Telecom Equipment sales cross ₹50,000 crore under PLI scheme
12 July 2024 | blogwebContext: Government push via Production linked Incentive (PLI) schemes boosts production, resulting in balanced telecom equipment exports (₹1.49 lakh crore)...
Economy
India’s Manufacturing Sector
11 July 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s urbanisation will move millions of agricultural workers to cities. Failure to create low-skilled jobs could strain governance, while...
Economy
Agreement between India and Taiwan for Organic Products
11 July 2024 | blogwebAbout: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan was implemented on 8 July 2024. ...
Economy
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CSIR and MSSRF
11 July 2024 | blogwebContext: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) signed an MoU...
Current Affairs
MSME bodies urge RBI for SMA-2 stressed loan accounts
10 July 2024 | blogwebContext: MSME bodies urged Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the threshold period for stress loan accounts under the...
Current Affairs
India Needs a Trade Policy Reset
10 July 2024 | blogwebContext: India’s proactive role in shaping trade rules through G20 and bilateral negotiations with advanced nations should extend to WTO...
