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Supreme Court Reviews Nationwide Compliance of POSH Act and Environmental Regulations Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has sought detailed reports from High Courts, States, and Union Territories on the implementation of the POSH Act, 2013, highlighting gaps in the constitution of Internal Complaints Committees and gender-sensitive mechanisms across judicial and workplace …
Read MoreFixing POSH Act Gaps Syllabus GS 2: Issues related to women Why in the News? Recently, a Chandigarh college professor was dismissed after an Internal Complaints Committee inquiry found allegations of sexual harassment proven, highlighting rare accountability under the POSH Act and exposing persistent legal and procedural gaps. This case underscores the need to address …
Read MoreIndia Implements Labour Codes, Reshaping Worker Protections Nationwide Why in the News ? The Central Government has officially implemented all four Labour Codes from November 21, replacing 29 outdated laws and introducing major reforms in wages, social security, industrial relations, and workplace safety, with strong support from industry bodies and mixed reactions from trade unions. …
Read MoreGovernment Defers Key Machinery and Electrical Safety Rules Why in the News? The Centre has postponed the implementation of the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, removing its fixed rollout date and creating uncertainty among manufacturers and importers preparing for mandatory compliance amid India’s tightening of technical standards. This flexible approach, …
Read MoreWorkshop on POSH Act: Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Women In a bid to create safer and more inclusive environments for women in workplaces, Universal School of Administration is hosting a crucial workshop under the IQAC initiative. The workshop is centered around the POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act), aiming to spread awareness …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Dombivli Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, 40 km from Mumbai. Eight fatalities and over 50 injuries were reported due to a boiler explosion at the Amudan Chemical Company. Teams from Fire and Rescue Services, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Target Disaster Response Force (TDRF) engaged in rescue operations. source:wordpress …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “ILO report highlights over 70% of global workers exposed to excessive heat, posing health risks; India implements safeguards.” source:IE About the Global Heat Exposure: Over 70% of global workers are exposed to excessive heat due to rising temperatures, marking a 34.7% increase since 2000. In hot regions like India, heavy manual …
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