What is the News? The government is planning to bring personal guarantors for corporate debtors under the purview of the cross-border insolvency regime. What is Cross Border Insolvency? Cross border insolvency denotes the treatment of financially burdened debtors where: the assets are in more than one country (or) creditors are in more than one country.… Continue reading Personal guarantors may be part of cross-border insolvency framework under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
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Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament in September 2020. What were the three farm laws that have been repealed? Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act,… Continue reading Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
Coal Ministry Accelerates Sustainable Development Efforts: Constitutes Sustainable Development Cell
What is the News? The Ministry of Coal has accelerated the establishment of the Sustainable Development Cell. What is the aim of the Sustainable Development Cell? Aim: To promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and to address environmental concerns during mining operation and till the decommissioning or final closure of mines. What are… Continue reading Coal Ministry Accelerates Sustainable Development Efforts: Constitutes Sustainable Development Cell
NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Systemic Transformation of School Education”. The report has suggested 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. About the report The report has recommended 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. These recommendations are based on findings of NITI Aayog’s Sustainable… Continue reading NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
What is the News? The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey 2021 has been released. What is an ASER Survey? The ASER survey is facilitated by Pratham Education Foundation. It is the oldest survey of its kind in the country. The survey is known for the range of insights it provides on levels of… Continue reading School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the completion of balance road and bridge works. Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) upto March 2023. What is Pradhan Mantri Gram… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a project for providing mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts across five States. About the Project Aim: To provide 4G based mobile services in the uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts across five States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Odisha. Funding: The project… Continue reading Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
What is the News? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised a side event in Glasgow at the COP26 to discuss the role of ‘Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report’ (BRSR) in driving climate actions in India. What is the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)? Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)… Continue reading BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
Union Minister inaugurates National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). The Minister also launched the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) portal and Dashboard. What is Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP)? It is a Central Sector Scheme launched… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme
Indian researchers develop better therapeutics to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is the News? A group of Indian researchers have developed a compound called “6BIO” that can provide a better method to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What is Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socialises with others, causing problems in social interaction… Continue reading Indian researchers develop better therapeutics to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
