Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is a personal guarantor?3 What is the issue?4 What has the Supreme Court said? What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the government’s move to allow lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors. Who is a personal guarantor? To showcase their intent to repay the bank… Continue reading SC Ruling on Personal Guarantor’s Liability for Corporate Debt
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How UNESCO Grants World Heritage Site tag?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is a Tentative list?4 About 14 Forts in Maharashtra’s Proposal: What is the News? The Maharashtra government has submitted a list of 14 fort sites to be included in the Tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are from the era of 17th century Maratha king… Continue reading How UNESCO Grants World Heritage Site tag?
International Day for Biological Diversity
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About International Day for Biological Diversity(IDB):4 About Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD):5 Convention Protocols and other Initiatives: What is the News? International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on 22nd May. About International Day for Biological Diversity(IDB): The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as the International… Continue reading International Day for Biological Diversity
“Dipcovan Kit” -DRDO develops Antibody Detection Kit
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Dipcovan Kit:4 About ELISA: What is the News? Defense Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has developed a Covid-19 antibody detection kit named Dipcovan. About Dipcovan Kit: Firstly, Dipcovan kit is a Covid-19 antibody detection kit. Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences lab of DRDO developed it in association… Continue reading “Dipcovan Kit” -DRDO develops Antibody Detection Kit
“BRICS Astronomy Working Group” Proposes Networking of Existing Telescopes
Contents1 What is the News?2 About BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG):3 About 7th BRICS Astronomy Working Group(BAWG) Meeting:4 About BRICS: What is the News? India virtually hosted the 7th meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) under the Science, Technology, and Innovation track of the BRICS 2021. Note: India has assumed the BRICS Presidency from… Continue reading “BRICS Astronomy Working Group” Proposes Networking of Existing Telescopes
How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
What is the News? According to a study by ICAR– National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Invasive Whiteflies Species are increasing in India. Whiteflies: Whiteflies are sap-sucking insects. They are members of the insect family Aleyrodidae (order Homoptera). These insects become abundant during warm climates and are found on houseplants and in greenhouses. Origin: Most… Continue reading How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict
Synopsis: In its recent statement, India tried to maintain a balance between its relations with Israel and Palestine. Why is it difficult for India to take sides in this conflict? Introduction India is a non-permanent at the UN Security Council. It attempted a subtle balancing act by repeating its traditional support for the Palestine cause.… Continue reading India’s Stand on Palestine and Israel Conflict
Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Synopsis: Other alternatives available to boost Vaccine supply are less effective. But Voluntary licensing Mechanism for Covid 19 vaccines will lead to affordable and accessible vaccines. Contents1 Background2 How voluntary licensing can make medical drugs affordable?3 What are the issues in other alternative mechanisms?4 Way forward Background Affordable vaccination is the key to achieve global… Continue reading Voluntary Licensing Mechanism for Vaccines Will Ensure Social Justice
Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
Synopsis: IITs are demanding priority vaccination. Their demand for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid-19 on a should not be encouraged. Background In a recent meeting with the Union education minister, the IIT directors have demanded for vaccinating their staff and students against Covid on a priority basis, so that they can resume classes.… Continue reading Why IITs Demand for Priority Vaccination is not Justified?
WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
Synopsis: The government sought a response against WhatsApp’s Privacy policy, but it is just a short-sighted one. The government should focus on long-term solutions like enacting data protection law. Contents1 Introduction:2 The development of WhatsApp’s privacy policy:3 Reason behind WhatsApp’s Privacy policy:4 The Government response:5 Concerns with government decision: Introduction: The central government recently issued… Continue reading WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
