India’s Employment Problem and Bad Statistics Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context The Indian definition of employment does not meet international standards. Need of obtaining employment statistics The global recession of 2008 profoundly affected high-income countries and cast its shadow on countries and sectors closely […]
In Context Need is to re-emphasise the crucial, critical and life-giving nature of civil society. About the Civil Society Organizations in India About: India has a long history of civil society based on the concepts of daana (giving) and seva (service). Civil society Organization (CSO) or non-governmental organization (NGO) are organizations that are voluntary in […]
In Context The Supreme Court has recently upheld the changes made by the Tamil Nadu Assembly, as well as the cultural sentiment behind Jallikattu. About Jallikattu About: Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal. The festival is a celebration of nature, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, […]
In Context There are questions on whether nuclear power, with its attendant concerns on cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly in India. What is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is the energy source found in an atom’s nucleus, or core. Once extracted, this energy can be used to […]
In News The Odisha government began the survey of people from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). More about News The survey of the social and educational conditions of backwardness would be carried out for OBCs The heads of the family are giving details about personal information about him and other members of the family. Personal […]
In News The Centre is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. More about News The new rating system would have 3-, 4- and 5-star water fixtures based on their water efficiency and this rating system would come under one umbrella called […]
In News Prime Minister virtually inaugurated Low Power FM Transmitters of capacity of 100 Watt at 91 locations across the country, thus adding 2 crore listeners to All India Radio network. About Left Wing Extremism hit areas, Aspirational Districts and border areas of the country have been given priority for the installation of the new […]
In News At the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), the body called for full inclusion of indigenous people in realising their socio-economic development and preservation of culture, languages as well as environment. Also, Every year, on 9 August, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked. […]
In News The Union Cabinet has approved the policy for the medical devices sector and six strategies have been planned to tap the potential of the sector with the implementation action plan. Medical Device Sector in India The current market size of the medical devices industry in India is estimated at $11 bn (approximately, ? […]