‘Only three e-com platforms have minimum wage policy’ Context A 12-e-commerce platform analysis paints a bleak picture of working circumstances for India’s gig workers, with only three of them employing a minimum pay policy. Policy on Minimum Wage: Only three of the twelve e-commerce platforms […]
FM urges closer global cooperation to halt smuggling Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for increased inter-governmental cooperation to combat global smuggling networks, with a focus on apprehending the masterminds as a strong deterrence. What is the historical background of smuggling in India? Colonial Era: […]
Sagar Maitri Mission by INS Sagardhwani Context: The oceanographic research vessel ‘INS Sagardhwani’ is conducting the fourth phase of the Sagar Maitri Mission, initiated by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The primary aim is to establish enduring scientific collaborations with Indian Ocean Rim […]
Urban Flooding Context: In recent times, urban areas in India have faced recurrent floods, causing immense harm to people’s lives and livelihoods. A journal published by the World Bank, sheds light on the growing flood risks in many cities, primarily due to urban expansion into […]
Towards stabilisation of U.S.-China ties Context: Amidst ongoing global tensions, the engagement between the United States and China is significant for world peace. Both formidable powers seem to be moving toward a potential presidential summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Relevance: […]
COVID-19 vaccines did not increase the risk of sudden death among youth: study Context A study undertaken by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found that while COVID-19 immunization did not raise the risk of sudden death among young individuals, health concerns and lifestyle […]
Researchers identify a new mushroom species from the Western Ghats Context A new species of mushroom has been identified from a little, delicate-looking one that was discovered on the Palode campus of the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) in Thiruvananthapuram. The […]
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Context: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) formally joined the PDG as a member at the PDG’s Annual Meeting which was held in Hyderabad. Relevance: GS-02 (Health, Government Policies and Interventions) About: The IPC plays an important role in establishing the benchmarks for […]