“Policy Perspective: Debating the road to policy consensus on crypto assets” under G20 India Presidency

GS Paper 3   Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues  Source: PIB   Context: Digital technology is playing an important role in achieving India’s G20 Presidency goal (“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future”).   Background: The Indian Presidency’s priority is to make the digital financial system more efficient, secure, and stable. For …

Unemployment rate dips to 4.1% in 21-22

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment   Source: BS  Context: According to the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low in July-June 2021-22 to 4.1%   Findings of …

Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: TH   Context: The SC has sought more information about Mission Shakti because it is concerned about a persistent lack of protection officers to handle domestic violence cases.   Background: Appointment …