Convertible vs Non Convertible Debentures Subject :Economy Context: On 23 August, Adani Group companies said they had acquired the stake in NDTV indirectly by buying VCPL, which owned convertible debentures (warrants that provide for the conversion of debt to equity) in RRPR, that in turn owns 29.18% of NDTV Convertible vs Non Convertible […]
Gangetic river dolphins in Assam decline in the wake of anthropogenic pressures Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Assam’s Brahmaputra and the tributaries Kulsi and Subansiri are strongholds of the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. However, local communities and researchers note decline in populations. Dolphins in the Kulsi river are affected by relentless mechanised sand mining […]
Go to Red Fort and relive the Mughal era through augmented reality Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: Four years after the Dalmia Bharat Group bagged the maintenance contract for the historic Red Fort in Delhi, becoming one of the first corporate partners in the government’s ‘adopt a monument’ scheme, it […]
For First Time- India Votes Against Russia in UNSC During Procedural Vote on Ukraine Subject : International relations Section: International organisation Context: India for the first time on Wednesday voted against Russia during a procedural vote at the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President […]
Memorial for quake victims in China’s Sichuan inspires Veer Balak Smarak and Smriti Van in Kutch Subject : Geography Section: Geomorphology On the morning of January 26, 2001, schoolchildren from 18 government primary schools of Anjar town in Kutch district were marching with tricolours to celebrate the 52nd Republic Day when buildings came […]
Jharkhand in turmoil: What does the law say on holding an office of profit? Subject : Polity Section: Parliament Context: Jharkhand is in a state of turmoil after reports suggested that Chief Minister Hemant Soren may be sacked by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the office-for-profit case. The ECI has reportedly […]
India poised to become next global SaaS capital, says EY-CII study Subject : Science and Technology Section: Computer Concept – SaaS is a way of delivering software applications over the internet when a customer requires them. Earlier, companies would have to install software in their clients’ localised hardware for them to use their applications. […]
Daily prelims Notes 25 August 2022 Table Of Contents Untouchability in India Amends Supreme Court Judges Rules Corporate Bond 135AA of the Customs Act Women in science Theatre group to cut short Yakshagana shows Anang Tal lake declared monument of national importance ‘The worst in 500 years’: Europe’s great drought, explained Explained: What […]
Nine new forms Subject :Economy Section: Context: The Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) on Wednesday announced the next big step in the rollout of Version 3.0 of MCA21, India’s first mission mode e-governance project. It has decided to, from September 1, on-board corporates currently on Version 2.0, sources said. MCA has identified as many […]