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17Dec 2024

Harnessing India’s Demographic Dividend Crisis

Syllabus: GS 1: Population and associated issues Why in the News? India is at the peak of its demographic advantage with 67.3% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years). However, poor education, health, and nutrition threaten to derail this advantage, raising concerns about a future crisis with a skill-deficient, ageing population. India’s …

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09Dec 2024

PM Internship Scheme: A Game Changer?

What is the Scheme About? PM Internship Scheme: Announced in the FY25 budget, it offers 12-month internships for 10 million youth in top companies over five years. Opportunities Available: Over 125,000 internships across 280 companies, catering to different educational levels, including graduates, class 10 pass-outs, and ITI certificate holders. How Will It Benefit India Inc? …

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29Nov 2024

Indian Army Launches “Eklavya” Online Training Platform

Why in  the news? The Indian Army unveiled “Eklavya,” a cutting-edge digital platform for officers’ training, offering 96 courses to enhance learning, efficiency, and readiness in alignment with modern warfare demands. Introduction and Launch: On November 28, 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), launched “Eklavya,” an online learning platform for Indian …

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23Nov 2024

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Mandaviya Launch ‘Jobs at Your Doorstep’ Report

Why in the News? Union Ministers launched the World Bank report focused on aligning skill education with job opportunities, aiming to empower youth in six Indian states and drive economic growth. About the Launch of “Jobs at Your Doorstep” Report: Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the World Bank report titled Jobs at …

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18Oct 2024

Samarth Scheme Extended to Train 3 Lakh Workers

Why in the news? The Indian government has extended the Samarth Scheme until March 2026, with a budget of Rs. 495 crore. It aims to provide employment-linked training to 3 lakh individuals in the textile sector, focusing on job creation and upskilling. Samarth Scheme Extension Overview: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Samarth Scheme …

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05Oct 2024

India’s circular migration: Bridging global skill gaps

Syllabus: GS-2: Human ResourceGovernment Policies & Interventions GS- 3: Skill DevelopmentGrowth & Development Focus: India’s focus on plugging the global skill gap has gained momentum through government-to-government agreements, enabling skilled migration. With countries like Israel, Japan, and Germany facing workforce shortages due to ageing populations, India is leveraging its vast human capital to meet global …

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30Aug 2024

INDIA’S GROWTH-EMPLOYMENT PARADOX

Syllabus: GS 3: Employment and Economic Growth Indian Economy and Issues. Focus: India’s jobs growth conundrum has attracted focus for the incredible rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth and the slow rate of employment generation. Talking of economic performance, it remains strong but unemployment increases as well, leading to debates on ways to encourage …

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