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India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy: NITI Aayog

In News Recently, a report was released by NITI Aayog titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy’ which will provide insights into the possibilities of the Gig sector, as well as a road map for further research and analysis. The report estimates that 77 lakh workers were engaged in the gig economy in 2020–21. Major […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1&8   1 Mir’s quick trial came ahead of U.S.­Pak. meet The significance of Sajid Mir’s conviction in Pakistan     PM invites  G7 nations  to invest in clean energy (International Relations) Why did it take so long for the neighbouring country to […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   5& 12 Emergency a black spot on vibrant history of India’s democracy: PM Modi Who are the G7, whose Summit in Germany India has been invited to?   (International Relations ) What are key takeaways from the recent G7 Summit?know about […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1&    15   1   Russia strikes Kyiv as G7 summit opens G7 proposes $600­bn global infra plan to rival China   China upgraded firepower on LAC   (International Relations) What are the focused areas of the G7 recent meet ?Know […]

Bringing MSMEs into Global Value Chains

Syllabus: GS3/ Indian economy & related issues, Inclusive Growth In News  Every year, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated on 27th June. World MSME Day The 74th plenary of the UN General Assembly, on April 6, 2017, adopted the resolution to observe June 27 as the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day […]

Recession

In News Recently, there are signs of economic weakness and inflation emerging in markets like the US raising the questions of recession.  About Recession Meaning:  A recession is when the economy stops growing and starts shrinking. It means not only shrinking GDP but also declining incomes, employment, industrial production and retail sales. It happens when […]

Jyotirgamaya Festival

In Context On the occasion of World Music Day (21st June), the Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. Jyotirgamaya Festival About: The Festival is organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. It is a unique festival organised to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the […]

Bird Village as Wetland

In News Udaipur’s ‘bird village’ is set to be declared as a wetland. Key Points About: Recognised as the “bird village” following community-driven conservation efforts, Menar in Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan’s new wetland.  Why the name ‘bird village’: The two lakes in the village – the Brahma and Dhandh – […]

International MSME Day

In News The United Nations General Assembly in 2017 declared 27 June as MSME Day.  About MSME day 2022 Theme: “Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development”.  What are MSMEs? Micro-enterprises are the ones that employ fewer than 10 people. Small enterprises employ fewer than 50 people Medium-sized company is one which has fewer than […]

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

In News Recently, India’s cyber security watchdog CERT-In issued new rules regarding virtual private networks (VPNs).  What is a VPN? A VPN is a service that protects users online by preventing their IP address from being tracked by websites, law enforcement agencies, cybercriminals and others. Corporate employees are the most frequent VPN users, mainly for […]