Subject: History
Why in News?
Historian Ruby Lal has written a book on Gulbadan Begum titled ‘Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan’.
Background:
About Gulbadan Begum:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Polity
Why in news?
The recent observation by the Supreme Court highlighted that workers engaged in perennial or permanent work should not be classified as contract workers under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, to prevent them from being denied job regularization benefits.
What is Contract Labour?
Contract labour refers to workers hired indirectly through a contractor to work for an establishment. They are distinct from direct employees in terms of their employment relationship and method of wage payment.
About Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
This legislation aims to govern the employment of contract labour in specified establishments, with provisions for its abolition in certain situations and related matters.
Salient Features of the Act
Source: Live Law
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will release a book and video on “Sagar Parikrama”.
About Sagar Parikrama:
Key Facts about India’s Fisheries Sector:
Source: PIB
Subject: Environment
Why in News?
An analysis by TRAFFIC and WWF-India between January 2010 and December 2022 has revealed that Tamilnadu accounted for almost 65% of illegal trade in shark body parts.
Background:-
About TRAFFIC:-
Source: The Hindu
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Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
ISRO’s Oceansat-3 reveals phytoplankton bloom that maintains marine ecosystem.
Background:
About OCEANSAT-3
Oceansat-3 is equipped with multiple sensors to observe various parameters:
Oceansat-3’s data is crucial for:
Continuity and Enhancement:
Source: India Today
Subject: Science
Why in News?
Recently, NASA posted an image of Great Red Spot on Jupiter captured by Juno spacecraft.
Background:
About JUNO SPACECRAFT:
Source: Business Today
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought 8.7 tonne of gold in January, making it the largest purchase by the central bank since July 2022, according to World Gold Council data.
About World Gold Council (WGC):
Source: Financial Express
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