Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms

Source: The post is based on the article “Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms under the “group of companies” doctrine. What is the… Continue reading Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms

Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Critical minerals: Auction and its importance

Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

Source– This post is based on the article “What is OpenAI Project Q*? AGI Superintelligence Explained” published in “Tech.Go” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? This post discusses the various aspects of Artifical General intelligence and the related technological developments. What is Artificial General Intelligence? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is defined as the… Continue reading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

Navy of Ancient India

Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India

India Infrastructure Report 2023

Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development. What is India Infrastructure Report? 1) The report focused on wide range… Continue reading India Infrastructure Report 2023

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)

First Genome sequencing of jamun

Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun

Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

Source– This post is based on the article “Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? A recent report by World Meteorological Organisation ‘The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration’ highlights the impact of climate change from 2011-2020. What re… Continue reading Glaciers shrank 1 meter a year in a decade: WMO

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