ILO TO PM: ‘SEND CLEAR MESSAGE’ ON LABOUR LAW CHANGES
Why in news? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged Prime Minister to “send a clear message” to the Central and State governments to uphold international labour laws after the recent dilution of laws by some States. Why is ILO showing concern? A group of 10 Central trade unions wrote to the ILO in Geneva […]
May 30th Current Affairs Quiz
May 30th Static Quiz on Indian Polity
India looks ready for long stand-off with China, may not stop border infra work
Why in news? As Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in stand-off positions in several points in Ladakh, at the senior levels of government there is a determination that India will not stop its border development activities. Details: While reinforcements in men and material are being rushed to the forward positions where soldiers from both […]
India’s crude steel output declines 65 per cent
Why in news? On May 24, 2020, the World Steel Association released the World Steel Report. According to the report, the crude steel report of India declined by 65%. Details: The country had produced 9.02 MT of crude steel during the same month a year ago, the World Steel Association (world steel) said in a […]
U.S. pushing relations to the brink of a new Cold War: China
Why in news? The United States is pushing relations with China to “the brink of a new Cold War,” China’s Foreign Minister said , rejecting Washington’s “lies” over the coronavirus while saying Beijing was open to an international effort to find its source. Details: Long-standing friction between the two powers over trade, human rights and a range […]
Reverse migration puts focus on ARYA scheme
Why in news? The massive reverse migration of people from urban areas to villages ever since lockdown was imposed due to COVID-19 has put focus on the Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) scheme of the Centre with several experts suggesting that time is now ideal to go for full-fledged implementation of the ambitious scheme. Details: […]
Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana
The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED. It was launched on 14th April, 2018 and seeks to improve tribal incomes through value addition of tribal products. Highlight of the scheme: The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED. It was launched […]
THE LOCUST PROBLEM
Even as India battles the coronavirus pandemic, four Indian states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat — are facing another challenge : a desert locust attack. While many districts in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are battling the scourge; Punjab and Gujarat have warned farmers that they could be the next. Reports suggest that the […]
Ease of learning
BACKGROUND School education has been jolted out of its conventional ways by an unprecedented disruption due to the Pandemic. The Government is yet to issue a timeline for the reopening of schools. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM? A virtual classroom is an online learning environment that allows for live interaction between the tutor and the learners as they are […]