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The Government of India is working on introducing a ‘living wage’ framework, which is likely to improve female workforce participation, particularly among low-income women. The plan aims to tackle low wages and high costs that currently discourage women from joining or staying in the formal workforce. Key Points from the Article: Low Wages Holding Back […]

 Blue- and Grey-Collar Women Employees Who are they? Blue-collar workers: Typically engage in manual labor or skilled trades (e.g., factory workers, drivers, plumbers). Grey-collar workers: Occupy roles between blue- and white-collar jobs, often in services (e.g., healthcare aides, retail staff, security, delivery personnel).  Key Insights from the Article: High Level of Dissatisfaction: 54% of blue- […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Finance, in its latest Monthly Economic Review for June 2025, stated that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain resilient despite global headwinds. However, it flagged concerns over slow credit growth and global economic uncertainties that may pose risks to the economic recovery. It described the situation as one of “cautious optimism”. Relevance […]

Why in News? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) submitted two sealed reports to the Manipur High Court regarding the investigation into the abduction and killing of six Meitei women and children in Jiribam, Manipur, in November 2024, due to ongoing public and judicial scrutiny Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  NIA Mains  : GS […]

  Why in News ?  India commissioned its first-ever private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water, developed by TEMA India Ltd. in collaboration with BARC and NPCIL. This milestone, under the Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative, marks a significant step in private sector participation in India’s nuclear energy sector. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  […]

Why in News:  The article highlights the alarming backlog in India’s judiciary, with over 5 crore cases pending across various court levels. It discusses structural and systemic challenges affecting timely justice delivery and proposes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a promising solution. Key Points of the Article: Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: The maxim “justice […]

GIST OF DAILY ARTICLES THE HINDU/INDIAN EXPRESS  IMPORTANT FOR (UPSC/UPPSC MAINS EXAM) DATE : 29/07/2025  Article : “Justice on hold: India’s courts are clogged Published : The Hindu-29 July 2025 Very Important Topic for UPSC/PCS  Mains : GS 2 –Judicial Reform Why in News:  The article highlights the alarming backlog in India’s judiciary, with over […]

Why in News? The term was recently in news regarding the USA Tariff. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  IEEPA Mains  : GS 2 About IEEPA: The IEEPA grants the President of the United States broad powers to regulate commerce after declaring a national emergency in response to any unusual and extraordinary threat to the […]

Why in News? Nepal recently  experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods(GLOF) event which caused a flash flood along the Lende river, flowing from Tibet to Nepal, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  GLOF/Related lakes Mains  : GS 1 (Geography) /GS 3 ( Environment) What are GLOFs […]

Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu, during the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival to pay tribute to Chola emperors Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola I. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  Brihadisvara Temple/ Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola I. Mains  : GS 1 Tribute […]