LIC Initial Public Offering (IPO) Context: • The Centre stated recently that it had reduced the size of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) in light of the current ‘volatile market’ environment. Background: • The Union Government has […]
Labour Codes Context: • Union Labour & Employment Minister has states that the labour codes which were passed in the parliament would be implemented soon. What is the intention behind the labour laws? • The new labour codes are intended to […]
Sedition Law Context: The Supreme Court has fixed May 5 for final hearing of the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the sedition law and made it clear that it will not brook any delay in the form of requests for adjournment. What is […]
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Context: • Globally, an estimated 2.9 million deaths and 402 million non-fatal injuries are attributed to occupational accidents and diseases. Background: • Occupational sickness and accidents account for 5.4 percent of worldwide GDP each year. • They manifest as presenteeism […]
Transformation in India’s Energy Ecosystem Context: • India’s Green Hydrogen Policy released on February 17, 2022 has addressed several critical challenges such as open access, waiver of inter-state transmission charges, banking, time-bound clearances, etc., and is expected to further boost India’s energy transition. Consumption in […]
Front Page: SC fixes final sedition hearing on May 5 ‘States not passing on fuel duty cut to people’ States: SSLV ‘development flights’ likely in 2022 Editorial: Building back to avert a learning catastrophe Hard truths from the rubble of communal conflagrations OPED: Energy independence […]
NCPCR Context: • In order to foster sensitization regarding various aspects of PM Cares for Children Scheme, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) organized 4 virtual Regional Conclaves on PM Cares for Children Scheme. What is PM Cares? • The Prime Minister […]
Raisina Dialogue Context: • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi recently attended the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2022 where President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen delivered the keynote address. About: • It is an international meeting dedicated to tackling […]