News: Government has brought out a new disclosure framework for companies that requires a detailed level of reporting from FY21 within a prescribed format of its Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) activities. Companies need to submit these details to the Registrar of Companies. What does the government directive say? The disclosure requires some granular details.… Continue reading New CSR disclosure framework for companies: Onerous disclosures
On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
News: Supreme court has been hearing a PIL that seeks to legally enforce fundamental duties. It has also issued notice to the centre and states for the same. Fundamental duties (Article 51A) are in the form of general directives to citizens to display some “ideal” conduct in their public lives. However, they are not justiciable… Continue reading On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to Current affairs February 23rd. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2022
Trust and Loan – on Central loans to states
News: In the Union budget 2022-23, Finance Minister has provided for Rs. 1 lakh crore in loans to state governments to enable them to increase their capital expenditure. These loans will be interest free and repayable after 50 years. Why such an arrangement raises questions regarding Centre-state fiscal relations? One, the first and foremost issue… Continue reading Trust and Loan – on Central loans to states
Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long science festival. It aims to celebrate the essence and magnificence of our scientific achievements. Aim: To incorporate India’s science and scientific achievements in our cultural ethos and to… Continue reading Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope(GMRT) and FRBs: Pune telescope helps make major breakthrough
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fast Radio Bursts(FRB)?3 What did the astronomers find out?4 What is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope(GMRT)? What is the News? Astronomers of the National Center of Radio Astrophysics(NCRA-TIFR) in Pune and the University of California in the US have used the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope(GMRT) to map the… Continue reading Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope(GMRT) and FRBs: Pune telescope helps make major breakthrough
Jaladhara skittering frog: Researchers discover new frog species
What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new frog species named “Jaladhara skittering frog” from the freshwater bodies of the western coastal plains of India. What is Jaladhara skittering frog? Scientific Name: Euphlyctis Jaladhara Type: It is predominantly a freshwater frog Found in: The frog was first spotted in freshwater bodies around the Thattekad… Continue reading Jaladhara skittering frog: Researchers discover new frog species
What Industrial Outlook Survey findings show
What is the News? The 96th round of the Industrial Outlook Survey of the Manufacturing Sector for Q3 2021-22. What is the Industrial Outlook Survey of the Manufacturing Sector? Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Purpose: To capture a qualitative assessment of the business climate and expectations for the ensuing quarter. What does the 96th… Continue reading What Industrial Outlook Survey findings show
Munich Security Conference boosts trans-Atlantic ties for Germany in a crisis
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the Munich Security Conference, 2022. What is the Munich Security Conference? It is an annual conference on international security that takes place in Munich, Germany. Started by: It was started in 1963 by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin. Motto: Peace through dialogue. Significance: It is the world’s largest… Continue reading Munich Security Conference boosts trans-Atlantic ties for Germany in a crisis
25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
What is the News? The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held under the Chairpersonship of the Union Finance Minister. The Council noted that the Government and all regulators need to maintain a constant vigil on the financial conditions and functioning of important financial institutions, especially considering that it could… Continue reading 25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
