Context: In its recent panel ruling, the WTO upheld all EU claims against India and found that India’s tariffs on certain ICT products, such as mobile phones, were not in line with its WTO commitments, and thus are illegal. What is the Dispute? The dispute involves India’s tariffs on certain information and communication technology (ICT) …
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Context: The recent strike by Zomato-owned Blinkit delivery agents and recognition of gig work under only one of the four new labour codes have once again brought to the forefront issues plaguing the gig economy in the country. Who is a ‘Gig Worker’? Gig workers refer to workers outside of the traditional employer-employee relationship. There …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 2 May 2023 Unsure of the weekly payment they might draw after the management rolled out a new earnings system last month, Blinkit workers went on strike in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on April 11. But with no earnings, little savings …
डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘ज़ीरो ट्रस्ट आर्किटेक्चर’ शब्द निम्नलिखित में से किससे सबसे अच्छा संबंधित है? विभिन्न सामाजिक समूहों के बीच बढ़ते अविश्वास की घटना बैंक नोटों का एक आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस जनित डिजाइन अंतरिक्ष के शस्त्रीकरण के प्रति शून्य-सहिष्णुता की नीति उपयोगकर्ता की …
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the term ‘Laundromat Countries’ is best related to which one of the following? The countries that have developed climate-resilient technologies Least developed countries, which receive most of the UN aid Countries that buy Russian oil and sell processed product to Europe The coastal nations …
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Context: The article is discussing India’s paradoxical situation of being self-sufficient in food production but still facing food insecurity. It suggests that India needs a strategic initiative to eliminate food insecurity and ensure affordable access to food, especially for young children, to achieve the goal of zero hunger. This comes in the backdrop of a …
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Context: Agri-fintech companies, such as Gram Cover, have emerged as innovative solutions to ensure financial inclusion for farming communities. Gram Cover has leveraged technology and its unique business model to empower farmers with access to financial services and mitigate risks associated with agricultural activities. Gram Cover operates through a digital platform that connects farmers, insurers, …
Context: The Union government has conveyed to the Supreme Court that it has initiated the process for reexamining the sedition law (Section 124A of IPC). Sedition Law in India Background In May 2022, the apex court had suspended the use of Section 124A, stalling pending criminal trials and court proceedings under the section across the …
Context: Psychedelics, banned in India under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, are emerging in research as promising ways to treat treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. What are Psychedelics? Psychedelics are a group of drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought-processing while a person is still clearly conscious. Usually, the person’s insight also …
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Current Affairs 2nd May 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Context: A captured tigress was released into Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Location: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh is a tropical moist deciduous and tropical dry deciduous forest. The reserve is also a part of the much …
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