Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Government of India has announced plans to set up a National Farmer’s Database. About National Farmers Database: Government of India aims to create a National Farmer’s Database using digitized land records to offer proactive and personalised services to farmers. The database will initially only include land owning… Continue reading No landless farmers in new database
Dholavira in Gujarat on UNESCO World Heritage list
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Dholavira:3 Key Features of Dholavira:4 Other Unique Features of Dholavira: What is the News? The Harappan city of Dholavira, in present-day Gujarat, has been named the 40th Indian site on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The site had been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014 and India… Continue reading Dholavira in Gujarat on UNESCO World Heritage list
Capacity Building Initiative on Making Water Sensitive Cities In Ganga Basin Launched
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Aim of the Initiative:3 Other Key Features of the Initiative:4 Significance of the Initiative:5 About Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning: What is the News? A new capacity-building initiative on ‘Making water sensitive cities in Ganga basin’ has been launched. About “Making water sensitive cities in Ganga basin”… Continue reading Capacity Building Initiative on Making Water Sensitive Cities In Ganga Basin Launched
What is prepackaged insolvency resolution & how does process work?
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: This article analyses the prepackaged insolvency resolution. Read about – Pre-pack insolvency mechanism Contents1 What is the prepackaged insolvency resolution?2 How does the process work?3 How is it different from the corporate insolvency process?4 Eligibility for a pre-pack option?5 What are the benefits of the prepackaged scheme? What is the prepackaged… Continue reading What is prepackaged insolvency resolution & how does process work?
Beyond corporate deleveraging
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Without higher exports, India would not be able to attain higher sustainable growth in the coming years. Contents1 Deleveraging process in India2 What does this imply?3 Government resources are constrained4 Exports are Key to Sustain Growth Deleveraging process in India Indian companies are reducing debt on their books and increasing their… Continue reading Beyond corporate deleveraging
Assam Mizoram Border Dispute – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Confrontations in the Past3 Current Scenario of Assam-Mizoram border dispute4 Reasons behind the Assam-Mizoram border dispute and Inter-State Border Tensions5 Implications of Violent conflict6 Steps taken to solve the dispute7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th are a result of the continuing confrontation between… Continue reading Assam Mizoram Border Dispute – Explained, Pointwise
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Interstate water disputes are a threat to national unity. Therefore, their resolution is of utmost importance. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the notification:4 Timeline of Dispute: Synopsis: The Krishna-Godavari rivers may have their respective management boards now, but the tussle between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over water-sharing seems far from over. Background:… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over
Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Future course of action for India vis-a-vis situation in Afghanistan Synopsis: With the West done with Afghanistan, New Delhi needs to adopt a layered approach in finding a political solution. It has to work with Eurasian powers to protect its interests and stabilise Afghanistan. Background The U.S. is retreating from Afghanistan… Continue reading Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan
Prelims Test Series 2022 – Commencing from 14th August | Enrol Nosw
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we are commencing with the first batch of Prelims Test Series (PTS) 2022 from 14th August in Online Mode. PTS takes care of your all-round Prelims preparation with a holistic approach. It is a robust, time-tested and proven test series that ensures you cover the standard NCERTs as well as advance level books.… Continue reading Prelims Test Series 2022 – Commencing from 14th August | Enrol Nosw
Strengthen the Code
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The IBC’s results have fallen short of expectations. The procedure must be simplified. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was established by Parliament five years ago, bringing about a structural change in the framework that regulates India’s corporate insolvency resolution procedure. The IBC establishes a time limit… Continue reading Strengthen the Code
