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“The employment challenge facing the youth is increasingly one of changing job composition rather than merely inadequate job creation.” Explain the structural factors behind the shrinking of middle-skilled employment. Examine its implications for India’s demographic dividend.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “The employment challenge facing the youth is increasingly one of changing job composition rather than merely inadequate job creation.” Explain the structural factors behind the shrinking of middle-skilled employment. Examine its implications for India’s demographic dividend. (15 M) Difficulty …

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ILO Convention No. 193

Source: LLSubject: Governance Context: A major diplomatic and labor debate emerged after India abstained from voting on ILO Convention No. 193 (Decent Work in the Platform Economy) at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva. ILO Convention No. 193 About ILO Convention No. 193: What it is? Adopted on June 12, 2026, ILO Convention No. …

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20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Source: AN Subject: International Organisation Context: The ILO and IMO marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, highlighting its role in improving seafarers’ welfare and global shipping standards. About 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: What it is? Often referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights, the MLC, …

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2nd World Summit for Social Development

Source:  DD News Context: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represented India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025. About 2nd World Summit for Social Development: What it is? The World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is a United Nations-convened high-level global forum that brings together …

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Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers 2022 Report

Source: TH Context: The Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers 2022, released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlights the significant role of international migrants (IMs) in the global workforce. About Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers Report: Published by: International Labour Organization (ILO). Key data insights: Global Share: IMs constituted 4.7% of the global …

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Demand for ratification of the Labour Convention

  Source: TH  Context:  In the wake of the incident (Silkyara Tunnel collapse), the Central Trade Unions have urged the Union government to ratify the labour conventions   Status:  The International Labour Organization (ILO) report reveals that nearly 30 lakh workers globally die annually due to work-related accidents and diseases. It highlights that 79 out …

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Labour Day

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: May 1 is widely known as Labour Day/International Worker’s Day – a day to celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide.   Background: The origin of Labour Day dates back …

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ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment   Source: TH  Direction: The article covers Singapore Declaration, which highlights certain reforms to ensure labour protection, and measures to be taken by governments. Do look out for the previous articles on labour published recently- New labour …

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The lingering crisis of labour post-pandemic

 GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to employment   Source: TH  Direction: The article highlights crises in global and Indian employment scenarios, their impact and remedies.   Context: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently published two reports (The Global Wage Report 2022-2023 and Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2022) that provided insight …

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Political Science – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 22

QUESTIONS: 14/11/2013 Liberalization and Globalization are feared by the developing countries as Trojan Horses of developed countries. Elucidate.(300 Words) ” Few  agencies of International co-operation have been more successful in tending the welfare of humanity than ILO.” Discuss the organization and activities of the ILO in the light of above statement. (300 Words) Comment on …

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