The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended the provisions relating to Differential Voting Rights(DVRs) under the Companies Act. This objective of amendment is to enable promoters of Indian companies to retain control of their companies even as they raise equity capital from global investors. The amendments made includes raising the existing cap of 26 %… Continue reading MCA amends provisions related to Differential Voting Rights under Companies Act
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 August 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 17, 2019
Aadi Mahotsav to kick off in Ladakh Aadi Mahotsav or National Tribal Festival will be organised in Ladakh. The festival is a joint initiative of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). The theme of the festival is “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce”.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 17, 2019
7 PM | A jan andolan for water | 17th August, 2019
Context: Jal Jeevan Mission that aims to supply water to all households by 2024. More in news: On August 15, during the Independence Day speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Jal Jeevan Mission. Jal Jeevan Mission: Jal Jeevan Mission is to ensure HarGharJal (piped water supply) to all rural households by 2024. A New… Continue reading 7 PM | A jan andolan for water | 17th August, 2019
7 PM | Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments | 17th August, 2019
Context: Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR was first encouraged as a voluntary contribution by business. Six years ago it evolved into a co-option of the corporate sector to promote inclusiveness in society and now with the amendments in Companies Act 2013, CSR has become an imposition. More in news: The panel headed by Corporate Affairs… Continue reading 7 PM | Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments | 17th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 17, 2019
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Aadi Mahotsav to kick off in Ladakh
Aadi Mahotsav or National Tribal Festival will be organised in Ladakh. The festival is a joint initiative of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). The theme of the festival is “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce”. The objective of the festival is to… Continue reading Aadi Mahotsav to kick off in Ladakh
Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement(SUPRA)
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has proposed a new scheme named Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement (SUPRA). The objective of the scheme is to fund exploration of new scientific and engineering breakthroughs with global impact. The scheme will fund disruptive ideas that can lead to new areas of study, new scientific concepts,… Continue reading Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement(SUPRA)
‘No First Use’ nuclear policy depends on circumstances: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister has said that India has strictly adhered to the doctrine of ‘No First Use’(NFU) policy of nuclear weapons.But what happens in the future depends on the circumstances. A No First Use(NFU) policy refers to any authoritative statement by a nuclear weapon state to never be the first to use these weapons in a… Continue reading ‘No First Use’ nuclear policy depends on circumstances: Rajnath Singh
BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
Union minister of environment has attended the 5th BRICS Minister of Environment Meeting held in Sao Paulo,Brazil. The meeting acknowledged the importance of urban environmental management for improving the quality of life in cities.They agreed to work together to resolve the multifaceted environmental issues faced by cities in the five-nation association. The key themes of… Continue reading BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
