International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Context: • The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), with an objective of capacity building and providing skilled talent pool in the insurance sector in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with […]
NCLT Context: • Bank of India has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), filing a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against debt-ridden Future Retail. About NCLT: • It is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to companies in India. • It […]
Grammar Of Anarchy Context: • On account of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Jayanthi, it is very important to recall one of the most significant speeches of Dr Ambedkar in the constituent Assembly, one such is the “ Grammar of Anarchy” speech given by him. Background: • […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) Context: • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,has approved continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation. About: • The focus of the reformed RGSA will […]
Rural Local Bodies Context: • The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu recently called for devolving 3Fs—Funds, Functions and Functionaries to empower rural local bodies for their holistic growth and to achieve national development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Background: • The Vice President mentioned […]
NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index Context: • Gujarat has topped the list for larger States in the NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index–Round 1 that has ranked States and Union Territories (UTs) on six parameters including discoms’ performance, energy efficiency and […]
Mullaperiyar Dam Issue Context: • Recently, the Supreme Court ordered the reconstitution of the Mullaperiyar dam’s supervisory committee, which will include one technical expert each from Tamil Nadu and Kerala (the two States involved in the dispute concerning safety of the dam) and empowered the […]
Neutrality Since the Nehruvian Era Context: • India’s response to Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, condemnation of the civilian killings without any name calling, and abstention from UN votes is not fundamentally different from the historically cautious neutrality followed since the Nehruvian Era. Background: • India […]
Realism v/s Liberalism Context: • Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rekindled the realism versus liberalism debate in international relations. Background: • Considering the crisis in Ukraine, we can analyse how it is viewed by the two sections, while the liberals call it as an attack […]
Introspecting into the Credibility of the Investigating Agencies Context: • Recently, while delivering the annual (and the 19th edition) D.P. Kohli Memorial Talk organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the CJI questioned the credibility of the investigating agencies in India specially the CBI. […]