Hint: WTO’s role has been at the centre of controversy due to rising protectionism as well as increasing regional pacts. In this context you have to discuss its mandate, Critically examine its role (success/failure both) and the argue for need of WTO in spite of current challenges. Introduction (I): Start directly with WTO […]
Daily Prelims Notes 10 January 2022 Table Of Contents Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ Caspian Sea Omicron Epidemic Dharma Sansad and Mahamandaleshwar Boost to Biofuels GST-1 and GSTR-3B Green Cement China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Jallikattu Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility […]
Adi Sankaracharya Subject – Art and Culture Context – Adi Sankaracharya’s birthplace likely to be national monument Concept – A monument of national importance, if designated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), authorises the central government to “maintain, protect and promote the site”, which may be considered of significant historical importance. Currently, […]
Veer Baal Diwas Subject – Art and Culture Context – Veer Baal Diwasto be observed on Dec. 26: PM Concept – Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that December 26 shall henceforth be marked as Veer Baal Diwas to pay homage to the courage of the Sahibzades, four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the last Sikh guru. While all […]
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021 Subject – Governance Context – Govt. issues revised plans of universal accessibility Concept – The guidelines are a revision of the Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons released by the The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), under the […]
Jallikattu Subject – Governance Context – Jallikattu banned in many T.N. districts Concept – A tradition over 2,000 years old, Jallikattu is a competitive sport as well as an event to honour bull owners who rear them for mating. It is a violent sport in which contestants try to tame a bull for […]
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Subject – Governance Context – Amazon moves NCLAT against CCI order suspending deal with Future Concept – It was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 for hearing appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal. NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal for hearing […]
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Subject – IR Context – Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as a vice-president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a Beijing based multilateral development bank. Concept – To know about AIIB, please refer October 2021 DPN.