Borrowing Powers and Related Provisions
12 November 2024 | blogwebContext: In 2023, the central government imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on Kerala, limiting the maximum borrowing the state...
Context: In 2023, the central government imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on Kerala, limiting the maximum borrowing the state...
India’s Handling of the 2024 LAC Agreement The 2024 Line of Actual Control (LAC) Agreement between India and China has...
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Context: India has made a remarkable mark in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, showcasing its growing prominence in...
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Context: The concept of integrating peri-urban and rural areas in development planning could play a critical role in addressing climate...
India’s New Infrastructure Strategy. India’s recent shift toward dual-use infrastructure under the PM Gati Shakti initiative marks a transformative step...
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Anasuya Sarabhai, born on November 11, 1885, in Ahmedabad, was a pioneering figure in India’s women’s labour movement and a...
Context: India’s low conviction rates for serious crimes could improve soon as the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the IPC...
Context: LignoSat, launched on November 5, is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite, designed to explore the potential of wood as...
Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Conservation has revealed a remarkable increase in the tiger population...
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of allowing a wider range of transactions through rupee...
Context: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) highlights India’s $1.3 trillion...