Though, there are various problems associated with single use plastics, a number of challenges needs to be faced after the blanket ban, on their use is imposed. Discuss.

Single use plastics refer to plastic that can be used only once and it cannot be recycled. They are discarded after their first use and end up into landfills, contributing to pollution. Problems associated: It is non-biodegradable. Plastics when burnt ..

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Critically discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Start-up ecosystem of India.

COVID-19 has adversely impacted the overall investment sector. While businesses across all sectors can sense the repercussions of COVID-19, start-ups have particularly been one of the most vulnerable. During the lockdown around 15% of start-ups have halted operations. Almost 44% ..

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Critically examine the steps taken by the Government of India to stop opportunistic takeover by firms from countries with which India has border tensions.

The Central Government has recently made imperative changes in FDI policy putting brakes on deep pocketed Chinese companies and its sovereign funds looking to do bargain-hunting in India during the current COVID-19 times along with other neighbouring countries with which ..

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Examine the key features of the new Labour Code bills passed recently by parliament of India.

Parliament has recently passed the three labour code bills – the Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; and the Code on Social Security, 2020, merging 24 central labour laws in a major boost ..

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What are the finding about India in the Ease of Doing Business Report 2019?

The World Bank has released this year’s Ease of Doing Business report. The report measured the performance of countries across 10 different dimensions in the 12-month period ending May 1, 2019. Indicators of Ease of Doing Business The ten indicators ..

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How does SEZ concept help investors in India? Enumerate the features of the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

SEZ are set up under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.These are as duty free enclaves to be treated as foreign territory. SEZ are allowed for manufacturing, trading and service activities. The SEZ model was inspired by China�s SEZs. Benefits for ..

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