Source: The Hindu 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 had submitted its dossier in January 2020. About Dholavira: Dholavira is an archaeological site of a… Continue reading Dholavira in Gujarat on UNESCO World Heritage list
Capacity Building Initiative on Making Water Sensitive Cities In Ganga Basin Launched
Source: PIB 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” Initiative: The initiative has been launched by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Aim of the Initiative:… 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 What is the prepackaged insolvency resolution? Prepackaged resolution is a fast-track process that identifies a resolution plan before the process is admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal. It is an arrangement where the promoter of the stressed… 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. Deleveraging process in India Indian companies are reducing debt on their books and increasing their cash balance. Firms are selling assets and avoiding investment at this stage, to be in a more stable position. The… Continue reading Beyond corporate deleveraging
Assam Mizoram Border Dispute – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th are a result of the continuing confrontation between the two states. The clash came days after a meeting of the Union Home Minister with chief ministers of the Northeastern states, held in Shillong. In this meeting, it was reiterated that inter-state border… 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. 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: The Jal Shakti Ministry on July 15 issued a… 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
Indian Economy Quiz: Intellectual Property Rights | 28 July, 2021
