labour market
Global Labour Resilience Index 2023
The White Shield is a policy advisory firm. The company released the Global Labour Resilience Index during World Government Summit. The index measures the capacity of the economy to withstand employment fluctuations and the ability to fight back. The index ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
United Nations releases World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, 2020
The United Nations recently released the World Economic Situation and Prospects Report, 2020. According to the report, the world economy is to shrink by 3.2% in 2020. The GDP growth in developed countries will decline to -0.5% in 2020. Highlights: ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
GoI completes integrating Cold Chain Projects
On May 5, 2020, the Ministry of Food Processing held video conference to discuss about the completion of the integration of cold projects in the country. The promoters of the project were the main participants of the conference. Highlights Over ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
TIFAC to come up with COVID-19 revival strategy
A team of scientists from Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is to prepare a revival strategy to help in the growth of Indian Economy post COVID-19 lock down. Highlights The strategy is to strengthen Make in India initiative, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: 20 Control rooms set up to address wage-related issues
The Ministry of Labour has set up 20 control rooms to address wage related issues. They can be accessed by the workers through phone numbers, emails and WhatsApp. Highlights The Ministry of Labour has set up helpline for workers mainly ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Facts Box: ILO’s Labour Report, 2020
The International Labour Organization released its “The World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2020” (WESO) report. The report stated that the global unemployment has been stable for the last nine years. However, slowing economic growth means that for the increasing ..