UniFocus IAS ( UNIFOCUS UNIVERSAL )

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), through the Development and Welfare Board for De‑Notified, Nomadic and Semi‑Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY‑NRLM), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance inclusive development and social justice for historically marginalized communities. For generations, DNT communities have faced social exclusion, limited access to finance, and barriers to livelihoods. This partnership seeks to unlock new opportunities by: Onboarding DNT SHGs into NRLM Village Organizations (VOs), Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), and livelihood value chains. Providing capacity building, credit linkages, and diversified livelihood opportunities. Ensuring coordination between DWBDNC and State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) for sustained support. Strengthening convergence with national missions to create equitable de...

ILO launches Labour Inspectorates and the Future of Technology (LIFT) tool Government of India announces Labour Codes will be effective from 21st November 2025 Genetic Engineering Technology by ICAR to use TnpB or Transposon-associated proteins as molecular scissors RBI engaging with European Central Bank to interlink UPI with the TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) of the Eurosystem India Unveils “National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025”

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is advancing technological transformation for labour inspectorates with the roll-out of the Labour Inspectorates and the Future of Technology (LIFT) tool, a cloud-based electronic case management system designed to replace paper-based planning, monitoring and reporting with fully digital workflows.  A core innovation of LIFT is its ability to link related enterprises across supply chains, extending oversight beyond individual worksites and helping labour inspectorates identify systemic compliance risks across the entire chain. LIFT connects contractors, subcontractors and suppliers within a single digital database, allowing the inspectorate to classify economic units by size, sector, inspection history and other risk indicators, and to detect non-compliance patterns across different tiers of the supply chain. International Labour Organization ( ILO )

  In a historic decision, the Government of India has announced that the four Labour Codes  - the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 are being made effective from 21st November 2025 , rationalising 29 existing labour laws. By modernising labour regulations, enhancing workers' welfare and aligning the labour ecosystem with the evolving world of work, this landmark move lays the foundation for a future-ready workforce and stronger, resilient industries driving labour reforms for  Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Key Highlights of Labour Codes: Code 1: The Code of Wages, 2019 The Code on Wages, 2019 seeks to simplify, consolidate, and rationalize the provisions of four existing laws-  The Payment of Wages Act, 1936; The Minimum Wages Act, 1948; The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965;  and  The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.  It  aims to strengthe...

Indian Council of Agricultural Research developped a indigenous genome-editing technology that functions as an alternative to the CRISPR-Cas system. TnpB is a compact "molecular scissor" that precisely cuts and modifies plant DNA, is easier to deliver into plant cells than larger CRISPR proteins, and reduces dependence on foreign technology and intellectual property.  Key features of TnpB Alternative to CRISPR: TnpB is an indigenous system that provides a cost-effective alternative to CRISPR-Cas technologies. Compact size: TnpB proteins are significantly smaller than Cas9 and Cas12a, making them easier to deliver into cells. This also allows for direct injection via viral vectors, bypassing the need for tissue culture. Precision: Like CRISPR, TnpB acts as a molecular scissor to make precise cuts at target DNA sites for genome editing. Intellectual Property (IP) and cost: The technology, patented by ICAR, eliminates dependency on foreign IP, allowing for free use in India and ...