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Indus River System is a major river system of the Indian subcontinent.

The B-Ready Index is a global data collection and analysis initiative by the World Bank Group, designed to assess and improve the business and investment climate worldwide.

28 April is celebrated as “World Day for Safety and Health at Work”.

A Living Wage refers to the minimum level of income necessary for a worker and their family to afford a basic but decent standard of living. 

The gig economy refers to a labour market where individuals undertake temporary, freelance, or on-demand jobs, often mediated by digital platforms such as Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato, UrbanClap, Upwork, and Freelancer. 

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) was established following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee (1994), which critically examined the need for structural reforms in the insurance sector.

Launched by: National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

After the terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken several big decisions against Pakistan.

After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism and announced review and suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

The Madhya Pradesh government has approved the ‘Tiger Reserve Buffer Zone Development Scheme’ for the overall development of the buffer zones of all its tiger reserves.