Daily Current Affairs โ 13 June 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 13 June 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 13 June 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question
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Economy
114th International Labour Conference
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva
- However, despite the enactment of the four Labour Codes, concerns persist over weak implementation, inadequate enforcement, and limited coverage ofโฆ
- India showcased its labour reforms, expanding social protection and Digital Public Infrastructure at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC)โฆ
- Despite these achievements, concerns remain over weak implementation of Labour Codes, inadequate protection for gig and informal workers, wageโฆ
- Consolidation of Labour Laws: India highlighted its wide-ranging labour reforms
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- Surge in Employment and Employability Metrics: Youth Employability: Increased from 34% in 2014 to over 56% in 2025.
- Unemployment Rate: Dropped significantly from 6% (in 2017) to 3.1% in 2025.
- Women's Workforce Participation: Surged from 22% to 38.8%.
- According to ILO estimates, it now covers around 1,001 million (1 billion) people.
- During bilateral meetings with Rwanda and Sri Lanka
- About: The International Labour Conference (ILC) is the supreme decision-making and deliberative body of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
5. What is the significance of the e-Shram Portal? The e-Shram Portal is a national database of unorganized workers that facilitates targeted welfareโฆ
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History
Indian Labour Conference
Recently, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (labour union) wrote to the Prime Minister asking him to convene the Indian Labour Conference (ILC).
- It argued that since Indian Parliament has ratified Convention No 144 of the International Labour Organisation
- About: ILC also known as the 'labour parliament' of the country formed on the lines of International Labour Conference is the apex level tripartiteโฆ
- Each member State is represented by a delegation consisting of two government delegates
- The most recent session of which was held in 2015.
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- To advise the Government on the issues concerning the working class of the country.
- Central Trade Union Organisations, Central Organisations of employers, all State Governments and Union Territories and Central Ministries/Departmentsโฆ
- National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons
- It is the only tripartite United Nation (UN) agency
- Convention 144 of the year 1976 which is also known as the Convention on Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards)
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History
Code on Social Security 2020 and Gig Workers
Recently, the Ministry of State for Labour and Employment told the Lok Sabha that the definition of 'gig worker' and 'platform worker' has been provided for the first time in the Code on Social Security (SS), 2020.
- Objective: The Code aims to regulate the organized/unorganized (or any other) sectors and extend social security benefits
- The Code has widened coverage by including the unorganised sector
- The Code applies to everyone on wages in an establishment, irrespective of occupation.
- On employees: The term 'employees' now also includes workers employed through contracts.
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- On inter-state migrant workers: It also includes self-employed workers who have migrated from another state.
- Gig workers: Freelancers, independent contractors, etc
- Platform workers: Workers who use an app or website to get connected to their customers are classified as platform workers
- All records and returns have to be maintained electronically
- The provision of maternity benefits has not been made universal and is presently applicable for establishments employing 10 workers or more
- Any failure to deposit employees' contributions not only attracts a penalty of Rs 100,000, but also imprisonment of 1-3 years
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Economy
Gig Workers: The Invisible Workforce
India's gig and platform economy is rapidly expanding, projected to grow from 1 crore workers in 2024โ25 to 2.35 crore by 2029โ30.
- About: The gig economy, as defined by the World Economic Forum (WEF), involves the exchange of labour for money between individuals or companies viaโฆ
- Platform-Based Workers: Work via digital apps or online platforms
- Non-Platform Workers: Casual or self-employed workers in traditional sectors, part- or full-time
- For Workers: Flexible hours, multiple income streams, opportunity to work independently, skill development.
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- For Consumers: Faster services, convenience, competitive pricing, wider choices.
- For Businesses/Platforms: Access to scalable workforce, lower overhead costs, ability to meet fluctuating demand efficiently.
- Expanding Digital Access: Under Digital India
- E-Commerce and Startup Boom: The rise of online businesses and startups creates demand for gig workers in logistics
- Urban Demand for Convenience: Consumers increasingly expect fast services, fueling opportunities in food delivery, ridesharing, and customer support.
- Availability of Low-Cost Labor: Rising unemployment and a surplus of semi-skilled workers drive many to accept gig work as a source of income.
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Economy
National Career Service Project
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has started offering free online career skills training through its National Career Service (NCS) project for job-seekers registered with it.
- The training will assist the learners in enhancing personality development with modules on corporate etiquette
- The training module is available in Hindi and English on the NCS portal.
- The course has been launched in partnership with TCS iON (a unit of Tata Consultancy Services).
- Launch: It is a Five Year Mission Mode Project launched by the Prime Minister on 20th July, 2015.
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- It is within the umbrella of the e-governance plan.
- It is a one-stop solution that provides a wide array of employment and career related services to the citizens of India.
- a well designed ICT based portal which is NCS portal,
- Country wide set up of Model Career Centers and
- Interlinkage with all the states through employment exchanges.
- The digital centralized portal provides a wide range of career related services including job search
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Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
Recently, Nasscom and Arthur D. Little have jointly released a report titled-Digital Public Infrastructure of India – Accelerating India's Digitalโฆ
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- About: DPI refers to blocks or platforms such as digital identification
- DPI Ecosystem: DPIs mediate the flow of people, money and information
- Second, the flow of money through a real-time fast payment system.
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- And third, the flow of personal information through a consent-based data sharing system to actualise the benefits of DPIs and to empower the citizenโฆ
- India, through India Stack, became the first country to develop all three foundational DPIs, Digital identity (Aadhar), Real-time fast payment (UPI)โฆ
- DEPA creates a digital framework that allows users to share their data on their own terms through a third-party entity
- Economic Impact: DPIs are projected to play a significant role in propelling India towards a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2030
- DPIs are expected to enhance citizens' efficiency and promote social as well as financial inclusion.
- Mature DPIs like Aadhaar, UPI, and FASTag have already witnessed exponential adoption by 2022, and they are anticipated to further scale up over theโฆ
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Economy
Nationwide Implementation of Indiaโs Four Labour Codes
India has announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes (the Code on Wages
- The reform aims to modernise labour regulation
- The four labour codes were enacted based on the 2nd National Commission on Labour (2002)
- Labour Code: A labour code is a consolidated set of laws regulating employerโemployee relations
- The Code of Wages, 2019: It merges four key laws (The Payment of Wages Act, 1936; The Minimum Wages Act, 1948; The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
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- It seeks to balance worker rights with industrial stability by streamlining rules on union recognition, employment terms and dispute resolution.
- It covers maternity, health, life insurance and provident fund benefits while promoting digital processes and easier compliance.
- The Code aims to ensure safer working conditions while simplifying compliance for businesses
- Universal minimum wage for all workers (organised + unorganised). Wage fixation based on skill, region, working conditions.
- A statutory floor wage will be set by the government based on living standards with scope for regional variation. States cannot set wages below this.
- No discrimination in hiring, wages or working conditions on the basis of gender, including transgender identity.
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History
e-Shram Portal
Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the e-Shram portal.
- About e-Shram Portal: Aim: To register 38 crore unorganised workers such as construction labourers
- If a worker is registered on the eSHRAM portal and meets with an accident
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment has categorized the unorganized labour force under four groups: Occupation: Small and marginal farmers
- Attached agricultural labourers, bonded labourers, migrant workers, contract and casual labourers come under this category.
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- Toddy tappers, scavengers, carriers of head loads, drivers of animal driven vehicles, loaders and unloaders.
- Midwives, Domestic workers, Fishermen and women, Barbers, Vegetable and fruit vendors, News paper vendors etc.
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Economy
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
On the 79th Independence Day, the Prime Minister unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
- Target: Creation of 3.5 crore jobs by 2027, and offering incentives to first-time employees (Part A) and employers (Part B).
- Part A โ First-Time Employees: Targets first-time employees registered with Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and provides an EPF wageโฆ
- Eligibility: Employees earning salaries up to Rs 1 lakh qualify for the incentive.
- Savings Component: To promote the habit of saving
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- In manufacturing, incentives extend to the 3rd and 4th years, with Part B expected to create around 2.6 crore new jobs.
- Employers: Payments into Permanent Account Number (PAN)-linked accounts.
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History
United Nations Day 2025
The world marks United Nations (UN) Day on 24th October 2025, celebrating 80 years since the UN was established in 1945.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- About: The UN is an intergovernmental organization established after World War II
- The UN Charter was ratified by 51 nations, including the five permanent Security Council members (US, UK, USSR/Russia, China, France).
- Expanded focus to include health, environment, gender equality, human rights, and sustainable development.
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- Responded to global crises like pandemics, refugee movements, and climate change.
- Achieve international cooperation in solving global problems.
- Act as a center for harmonizing actions of nations to reach common objectives.
- Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution: UN deployed over 70 peacekeeping missions since 1948 in conflict zones like Congo, Lebanon, and South Sudan
- UN agencies like World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) provide food
- It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 13 June 2026
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