NHRC ISSUES NOTICES TO CENTRE, T.N. GOVT. OVER RECRUITMENT PRACTICES AT FOXCONN  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns over alleged discrimination against married women by Foxconn, a major Apple device manufacturer, at its Sriperumbudur iPhone assembly plant.  NHRC issued a notice to:  Secretary,

END OF PETRODOLLAR? WE WOULDN’T HOLD OUR BREATH  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  In the past decade, both Western and Eastern countries have shifted towards self-sufficient economic and political policies, moving away from a previously global approach. This shift has sparked debates about the future of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve

WILL THE AGNIPATH SCHEME BE REVAMPED?  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, 2022, replaced the permanent recruitment process for soldiers, sailors, and airmen in the Indian Armed Forces. Recruits called Agniveers serve for four years, after which up to 25% may be retained permanently.  Key