The Global Hunger Index 2024

Why in news?   The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. About GHI The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.…

“Start Up Ecosystem In India” Starting Up, Fanning Out

India: Global power house of creativity and technology INDIA’S EMERGENCE AS a centre of technological and entrepreneurial innovation is a cause for celebration. From being ranked in the third quartile among innovative nations a little over a decade ago, the country’s innovation landscape has experienced are markable transformation. India has emerged as a global power…

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,…