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World Cotton Day

Context October 7 is celebrated each year as World Cotton Day. Year 2022 marks the third-anniversary celebration of the international event. About the Day History/ Background: The first World Cotton Day was proposed by the World Trade Organization on October 7, 2019, by the Cotton Four, four sub-Saharan African cotton producers Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, […]

Regulation of the Online Gaming Market in India

In Context A task force set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has prepared a final report of its recommendations to regulate the online gaming industry in India.  More about the news The task force, set up by MeitY included:  The CEO of government think tank Niti Aayog, and  Secretaries of […]

Strengthening the CSR Framework

Growth and related issues In News Recently, the opinion has emerged that Strengthening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework is a profitable idea. Data of CSR participation of companies Rise in spending: Ever since the establishment of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) regime in India (under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013), CSR spending […]

Moonlighting

In News Moonlighting has been a controversial topic in recent months after a few companies sacked their employees citing it as a reason.  More about Moonlighting What is Moonlighting? Moonlighting — or employees working for remuneration with entities other than their employers. Moonlighting is neither new nor unusual.  The practice has been around for a […]

Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report 2022

In News Recently, the World Bank has released the report titled Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting Course. Major Highlights of the report Poverty The world is unlikely to meet the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. 70 million people were plunged into poverty in 2020, the largest one-year increase since global poverty monitoring […]

‘herSTART’ Platform

Context Recently, the President of India has launched ‘herStart’ — a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women entrepreneurs. About Besides encouraging the entrepreneurial endevours of women, the ‘HerStart’ initiative will link the women entrepreneurs with various private and government platforms. It will boost innovation and start-up efforts of women entrepreneurs. It will provide resources […]

EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)

In News Recently, the European Union (EU) has given final approval to online safety focused legislation which is an overhaul of the region’s social media and e-commerce rules. Key features of the Digital Services Act Faster removal of content:  As part of the overhaul, social media companies will have to add “new procedures for faster […]

Financial Viability of Election Promises

In Context Recently, the Election Commission of India asked parties to explain how they plan to finance poll promises. More about the news About: The Election Commission of India wrote to parties proposing that they spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises. EC also asked them to assess the […]

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)

In News Recently, according to the data shared by the government over 69% houses constructed under PMAY in rural India are either wholly or jointly owned by women.  About Housing is one of the basic requirements for human survival.  For a normal citizen owning a house provides significant economic and social security and status in […]

Mediation Bill, 2021: Promotion of Mediation & Concerns

In News The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2021. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice also recommended changes to the Mediation Bill. Why does India need to promote mediation? Statutes:  While there is no standalone legislation for mediation in India, there are several statutes containing mediation provisions, such […]