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Read Time: 21 minutes Indian Migrant Workers Skill Mismatch- Concerns and Solutions Reports suggest that the construction labor partnership between India and Israel is facing challenges due to skill mismatch, leading to repatriation or redeployment of workers amidst improving bilateral relations. The problem of skill mismatch and shortage of skilled Indian migrant workers has been widely acknowledged despite a… Continue reading Biweekly Sept-2024 Second Edition

Read Time: 15 minutes BIOE3 POLICY: ENHANCING BIOECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY The Union Cabinet has recently approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, aimed at advancing high-performance bio manufacturing. This policy underscores India’s commitment to harnessing biotechnology for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. INTRODUCTION The BioE3 policy represents a pivotal framework designed to… Continue reading Biweekly Sept-2024 First Edition

Read Time: 7 minutes Fairwork India Report & Absence of Local Living Wage for Gig Workers What is the Gig Economy? A system where organizations hire workers on a temporary basis to meet specific needs. Popularized by platforms like Ola, Uber, Zomato, and Swiggy. A significant contributor to the Indian economy, with around 47% of gig work in medium-skilled… Continue reading Biweekly Oct-2024 First Edition

Read Time: 14 minutes Laws that regulate minority institutions do not breach secularism, says Supreme Court Why in News? Chief Justice of India says a State has a right to legislate to improve the excellence of a government-aided minority-run institution. What is Secularism? Secularism is an ideology that emphasises the separation of religion and the state and the neutrality… Continue reading Current Affair – 22 October 2024

Read Time: 13 minutes Geography Why India is building a cloud chamber as part of Mission Mausam Mission Mausam aims to ‘manage’ weather events. What is a cloud chamber, and what role can it play in this? Introduction Mission Mausam, launched by the Government of India, is an ambitious program aimed at weather modification. The establishment of a state-of-the-art… Continue reading Current Affair – 23 October 2024

Read Time: 7 minutes The La Nina and North India’s pollution Why in News? The delayed La Niña and late monsoon retreat may worsen North India’s air quality, especially in Delhi, raising concerns over winter pollution and stubble burning. La Niña and Air Quality The delayed onset of La Niña and the late monsoon retreat have impacted air quality… Continue reading Current Affair – 1 October 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes How a Nearby River Contributes to the Rise of Mt Everest, According to New Study Why in News? The loss of landmass in the Arun River basin, which spreads across Nepal and Tibet and is 75 km away from Everest, is causing the world’s tallest peak to rise by up to 2 mm a year,… Continue reading Current Affair – 3 October 2024

Read Time: 12 minutes Marathi among 5 languages accorded ‘classical language’ status What in News? The Union Cabinet has granted ‘Classical Language’ status to Marathi, alongside four other languages—Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Criteria for Classical Language Status The decision to accord a language classical status is based on several criteria, including its antiquity, recorded history, and the richness… Continue reading Current Affair – 4 October 2024