UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

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).

In recent years, the trade war between major economies like the US and China has caused instability in the global trade system. Due to globalization, this instability is likely to have an impact on the Indian economy as well.

The TRIPS Agreement is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property rights (IPRs). 

The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual publication by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), first launched in 1990.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a composite measure of poverty that goes beyond income-based indicators. 

Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) refers to the net investment in fixed assets within an economy over a specified period. 

The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance has notified the merger of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principle of ‘One State-One RRB’.

Food Security implies that all individuals, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.