What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism organizes a webinar on “ Khajuraho Temples of Architectural Splendour” under Dekho Apna Desh. About Dekho Apna Desh webinar The Ministry of Tourism launched the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ webinar series in April 2020. Its objective is to create awareness about and promote various tourism destinations in India.… Continue reading Webinar on “Khajuraho Temples” Under Dekho Apna Desh
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Vulnerability reminder
Synopsis: The RBI needs to ensure stricter oversight over large-value credit-related corporate frauds. Introduction The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to allow absconding diamond dealer Nirav Modi’s return to India, three years after state-owned Punjab National Bank admitted it had been deceived of over ₹14,000 crores. This is a reminder that there is a… Continue reading Vulnerability reminder
“Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission
What is the News? Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) has become one of the largest evacuation missions of civilians by a country. About Vande Bharat Mission(VBM): Vande Bharat Mission started in May 2020 to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns. The first phase of the Vande Bharat mission aimed at destinations… Continue reading “Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission
National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has released the National climate vulnerability assessment report. About National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report: The National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report identifies the most vulnerable states and districts in India, as per the current climate risk and key drivers of vulnerability. Indicators: Several key drivers of… Continue reading National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About EU Indo-Pacific Strategy:3 Key Features of the Strategy:4 About Council of the European Union: What is the News? The Council of the European Union has approved the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. About EU Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Indo-Pacific region spans from the east coast of Africa… Continue reading EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”
“Great Indian Bustard” Poaching in Pakistan desert
What is the News? A group of hunters shot down two Great Indian Bustards(GIBs) in a protected area of southern Punjab’s Cholistan in Pakistan. This has left wildlife activists in India shocked and outraged. Why is India Concerned? Firstly, the Grassland Habitat in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert is very similar to the habitat in Rajasthan’s… Continue reading “Great Indian Bustard” Poaching in Pakistan desert
“Asset Reconstruction Companies” – Sudarshan Sen Committee Set-up
Contents1 What is the News?1.1 About Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC):2 Capital Requirements for an ARC:2.1 What are sources of funds for ARCs?2.2 How are ARCs different from the IBC? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has set up the Sudarshan Sen committee to review the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) Comprehensively. It… Continue reading “Asset Reconstruction Companies” – Sudarshan Sen Committee Set-up
“Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched
What is the News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry launches the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): The scheme was announced during the Prarambh: the ‘Startup India International Summit’. Which marks the 5-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. Objective: Firstly, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme(SISFS) aims to… Continue reading “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched
“NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity” Makes First Flight on Another Planet
What is the News? NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity successfully flies on Mars. It is the first powered flight on another planet. About NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Ingenuity is the first helicopter to fly on Mars. NASA’s rover called Perseverance carried it to the Red Planet. Purpose: The helicopter’s main task is to carry out a… Continue reading “NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity” Makes First Flight on Another Planet
India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
Synopsis: A Global minimum tax rate is beneficial for the US. But India need to rethink before joining such international tax proposals Contents1 Introduction:2 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Programme:3 Challenges to BEPS Programme:4 The OECD policy to solve BEPS issues:5 Concerns with the OECD policy proposal:6 Intermediate Taxation of Big Tech:7 The path to… Continue reading India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
