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Daily Current Affairs – 7 May, 2026

    Recognising and Strengthening India’s Care Economy 

    Context

  • A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has laid out a roadmap to strengthen India’s “care economy”, a sector that includes childcare, eldercare, and support for people with disabilities.

    • What is the Care Economy?

  • The care economy refers to all paid and unpaid activities related to the care of children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities etc.
  • Care work forms a critical pillar of human development, labour productivity, and social welfare systems in modern economies.
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    India–Vietnam Relations: Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

    Context

  • Recently, India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to an ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ during the visit of the Vietnamese President to India.

    • India–Vietnam Relations

  • Historical Evolution: India and Vietnam share ancient cultural ties through Buddhism, Hindu influence in Champa civilization, and maritime trade connections
  • Modern Diplomatic Relations: Diplomatic ties established in 1972.
  • Vietnam supported India’s anti-colonial and non-aligned positions. India backed Vietnam during reconstruction after the war.
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    NCRB releases ‘Crime in India 2024’ Report

    Context

  • According to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 13,396 cases were registered under crimes against women and 7,662 under crimes against children in 2024.

    • Major Findings 

  • The overall crime rate in India declined by 6% in 2024 compared with 2023 but there was an increase of over 17% in cybercrime cases.
  • Crimes Against Women: Declined 1.5%, with a rate of 64.6 per lakh population, down from 66.2.
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    Lifelong Learning for an AI-Driven Labour Market

    Context

  • The International Labour Organization (ILO) in its report has called on governments to make lifelong learning a central pillar of economic and social policy amid rapid technological and structural changes in labour markets.

    • What is Lifelong Learning?

  • Lifelong learning refers to the continuous acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies throughout an individual’s life. It includes:
  • Formal education and vocational training.
  • Informal learning through work experience and digital platforms.
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    Ecocide

    Context

  • The term “ecocide” has gained renewed attention amid allegations of large-scale environmental destruction during recent conflicts, including the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. 

    • What is Ecocide?

  • Ecocide refers to severe, widespread, or long-term destruction of the environment caused by human actions.
  • The term was coined in 1970 by Arthur W. Galston during debates surrounding the environmental devastation caused by Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.
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    News In Short 07-05-2026

    In News 

  • Trinamool Congress Chief refused to resign from Chief Minister post after election defeat, calling the result a conspiracy, alleging unfair polls and misuse of central forces

    • Chief Minister 

  • Article 164(1) of the Constitution states that the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and ministers hold office “during the pleasure of the Governor.”
  • The governor normally acts on the “aid and advice” of the Council of Ministers, preventing arbitrary use of this power. 
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