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17.88 lakh new workers added under ESI Scheme in the month of April, 2023

The latest provisional payroll data from the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for April 2023 reveals a remarkable increase in the number of employees and establishments registered under the ESI Scheme. The data highlights the significant impact of the scheme in generating employment opportunities for the youth while promoting inclusivity by extending benefits to transgender …

June 20, 2023 -_5.1

First-ever treaty to safeguard high seas marine life adopted by UN members

Representatives from all 193 UN member nations joyfully approved the first-ever treaty to safeguard marine life in the high seas. UN Secretary-General António Guterres lauded the historical agreement for giving the ocean a chance to fight against the numerous threats that menace it. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams …

June 20, 2023 -_8.1

Nusrat Chowdhary confirmed the first Muslim woman federal judge in US history

Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in US history. She will assume her lifetime appointment in Brooklyn federal court in New York after a 50-49 vote on Thursday along party lines. The confirmation drew praise from the American Civil Liberties Union, where …

June 20, 2023 -_9.1

Centre launches ‘Dakshta’ course collection on iGOT platform to enhance skills of young professionals

The Personnel Ministry announced that the central government has launched a new collection of courses called “Dakshta” (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform.  Key Points The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has established Karmayogi Bharat, a government-owned not-for-profit special purpose vehicle, to steer the mission’s …

June 20, 2023 -_10.1

SAGARMALA projects: To accelerate the implementation of various SAGARMALA projects joint review meeting

Why the Scheme is in News? To accelerate the implementation of various SAGARMALA projects  joint review meeting was held recently between the Ministry of Shipping and various stakeholders. SAGARMALA is a flagship project by the government of India with the aim of port-led development and promoting maritime economy in the country. Introduction The joint review …

June 20, 2023 -_11.1

Poor protection for domestic workers in Ethiopia-Lebanon labour deal

Hundreds of thousands of Ethiopian workers in Lebanon could be left without legal protections and minimum wage requirements, as revealed by a recently signed bilateral labour agreement between the two countries. Important Highlights: The undisclosed agreement, signed in April, was publicly promoted by officials from Ethiopia and Lebanon, but a leaked 12-page draft and eight-page …

June 20, 2023 -_12.1

Intel and Germany Sign $32.8 Billion Chip Plant Agreement

Intel and Germany Sign $32.8 Billion Chip Plant Agreement Intel has commited to invest $32.8 billion in Magdeburg,a city in Germany for the establishment of two cutting-edge semiconductor facilities. This collaboration, with financial support from Berlin, represents the largest foreign investment ever made in Germany. The German government, recognizing the strategic importance of the semiconductor …