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“Digital economy expansion coexists with deepening poverty and informalisation of labour”. Suggest pathways to reconcile technological progress with inclusive development.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “Digital economy expansion coexists with deepening poverty and informalisation of labour”. Suggest pathways to reconcile technological progress with inclusive development. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The paradox of rapid digital expansion alongside persistent poverty and labour informalisation, and to suggest policy …

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How is India’s growing dependence on aggregator platforms impacting employment in the informal sector? Assess the broader socio-economic implications of this shift. In what ways can structural interventions help safeguard self-employed livelihoods in the face of platform dominance?

Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q5. How is India’s growing dependence on aggregator platforms impacting employment in the informal sector? Assess the broader socio-economic implications of this shift. In what ways can structural interventions help safeguard self-employed livelihoods in the face of platform dominance? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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Social Security Cover for Gig Workers

Syllabus: Social Security Source:  NIE Context: The 2025 Budget introduced health insurance and identity registration for gig workers to improve their social security. While this addresses basic welfare needs, challenges in enforcement and sustainability remain. The Gig Economy: Growth and Challenges Rapid Expansion: The gig workforce constitutes 12% of the global labour market (World Bank) …

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Analyse the challenges faced by gig workers and propose measures to acknowledge their contributions and offer them social security.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. Analyse the challenges faced by gig workers and propose measures to acknowledge their contributions and offer them social security. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India, TH Why the question: For India’s gig workers, who are increasing in numbers but are perched precariously on the edge …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 18 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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Gig workers face issues like job insecurity and lack of benefits, necessitating legal protections, fair wages, and social security to safeguard their rights. Analyse.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Gig workers face issues like job insecurity and lack of benefits, necessitating legal protections, fair wages, and social security to safeguard their rights. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why …

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Gig economy

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues   Source: TH  Context: The recent strike by Zomato-owned Blinkit delivery agents has once again brought to the forefront the issues plaguing the gig economy in the country.   Background: The strikes began when Blinkit slashed the minimum payout per delivery to Rs 15 per delivery …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 29 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 31 March 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture …

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The ambiguity around the rights of gig workers and the responsibilities of platforms that allows businesses to treat workers as employees in terms of the control, but without the cost of hiring and social security, needs immediate addressing. Analyse.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. The ambiguity around the rights of gig workers and the responsibilities of platforms that allows businesses to treat workers as employees in terms of the control, but without the cost of hiring and social security, needs immediate addressing. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live …

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