A Sustainable Model for Women’s Leadership Introduction A transformative generation of 900 million adolescent girls and young women across the world are poised to shape the future of work and growth. Equipping these young women with right resources and opportunities to nurture the 21st century skills, can potentially make them successful leaders, change-makers, entrepreneurs, and …
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Context: Over the past few days, the share price of Credit Suisse, one of the most influential banks in the world, has hit an all-time low. What is Credit Suisse? Credit Suisse is a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company. It was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It provides …
Mahmud of Ghazni The Turkic Ghaznavid dynasty was established by Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030), and it governed from 998 to 1030. By the time of his death, his realm had developed into a sizable military empire that spanned from northwest Iran itself to Punjab in India, Khwarazm in Transoxiana, and Makran. Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030) …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा विशेष रूप से अरुणाचल प्रदेश और तिब्बत के बीच की सीमा का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है? मैकमोहन रेखा जॉनसन-अर्दघ रेखा रैडक्लिफ लाइन डूरंड रेखा डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 15 March 2023 व्याख्या: विकल्प (1) सही है: मैकमोहन रेखा पूर्वी क्षेत्र …
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Context: Fire at the Brahmapuram landfill site in the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala has brought up the issues of unscientific, non-sustainable and piecemeal approach towards solid waste management, not only in Kerala but across India. Background Kochi’s garbage disposal has been a long drawn issue, evident by Kerala High Court’s order around a decade ago, …
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Context: The Rajasthan Government started a Law Reforms Project in 2015, with an objective to improve the Governance in the state. About Rajasthan’s Law Reforms Project The prior situation that demanded Law Reforms: Government of India repealed 1175 obsolete Acts in 2015, which set a precedent to states in India. Rajasthan had about 592 Acts …
Context: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US raises questions about the safety of banks in India, especially the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs). Domestic Systemically Important Banks Background India remained a safe haven during the 2008 global financial crisis, with domestic banks, backed by sound regulatory practices, showing strength and resilience. A …
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Context: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. Key Highlights The Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022’: The new rules will …
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Context: A resolution has been introduced in the United States Senate seeking to recognise the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh. About the Resolution The resolution introduced in the United States Senate seeks to recognize the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh, a disputed border …
Context: The Supreme Court has observed that the Governor would undermine democracy if they use their constitutional office to call for a trust vote, citing dissension within a ruling political party. The Supreme Court’s Observations The court said that the Governor cannot enter into any area by which his action would result in the fall …
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