Universal Basic Income in India: A Pathway to Inclusive Growth and Social Protection

Introduction The International Labour Organization (ILO) has brought attention to the global issue of jobless growth, exacerbated by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These factors, along with rising youth unemployment and inequality in India, have reignited debates around Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a potential tool for providing a social safety net. India’s 2016-17 Economic…

Ensuring Social Security and Formalization of Gig Workers in India

Introduction The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is working on drafting a national law to incorporate gig workers into social security schemes, addressing the pressing need for improved working conditions. The government aims to provide health insurance, retirement savings, and other essential benefits to gig workers, with aggregators (platform companies) contributing 1%-2% of their…

National Agriculture Code

Why in News? THE BUREAU of Indian Standards (BIS) has begun the process of formulating a National Agriculture Code (NAC), on the lines of the existing National Building Code and National Electrical Code. What is the NAC? The BIS is the national body which sets standards for different products across various economic sectors. In agriculture,…

Hurricane Milton: English

Why in news? HURRICANE MILTON, which made landfall near the city of Siesta Key in Florida on Wednesday night, triggered intense rainfall, flooding, tornadoes, storm surge,and strong winds in the area. The storm killed at least 12 people, most in the eastern part of Florida, destroyed homes, knocked out power to more than 3 million…

Hurricane Milton: Hindi

चर्चा में क्यों? बुधवार की रात फ्लोरिडा के सिएस्टा की शहर के निकट आए तूफान मिल्टन के कारण क्षेत्र में तीव्र वर्षा, बाढ़, बवंडर, तूफानी लहरें और तेज हवाएं चलीं। तूफान के कारण कम से कम 12 लोगों की मौत हो गई, जिनमें से अधिकतर फ्लोरिडा के पूर्वी भाग में थे, घर नष्ट हो गए,…