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
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Asset Reconstruction Companies” – Sudarshan Sen Committee Set-up1.0.0.1 About Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC):1.0.0.2 What are sources of funds for ARCs?1.0.0.3 How are ARCs different from the IBC?2 “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched3 “NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity” Makes First Flight on Another Planet4 “Great Indian… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 Apr, 2021
“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
Environment Quiz: Environmental Organizations |20 Apr, 2021
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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
Introducing Green Targets for Corporates
Synopsis: The government can introduce green targets and obligations on corporates. Adoption of such targets will help the global fight against climate change. Introduction: The massive levels of production, consumption, and disposal of goods and services benefited economic growth. But it slowed the replenishment cycle of limited resources. This is evident from the impacts of Climate… Continue reading Introducing Green Targets for Corporates
