Practice Questions on Important Topics from Current Affairs: (14.05.2025)
1. Despite an increase in literacy and higher education, India continues to face the challenge of educated unemployment. Examine the key reasons for this phenomenon and suggest policy measures to bridge the gap between education and employability.(250w,15m)
2.The growing dependence on groundwater for irrigation has raised serious concerns about long-term water security in India. In this light, critically analyse the government measures to promote sustainable groundwater management. (250w,15m)
Practice Questions on Important Topics from Current Affairs: (14.05.2025)
1. Despite an increase in literacy and higher education, India continues to face the challenge of educated unemployment. Examine the key reasons for this phenomenon and suggest policy measures to bridge the gap between education and employability.(250w,15m)
2.The growing dependence on groundwater for irrigation has raised serious concerns about long-term water security in India. In this light, critically analyse the government measures to promote sustainable groundwater management. (250w,15m)
Telegram hopes to raise $1bn with a convertible bond private placement
The super secure UAE-based Telegram messenger service, developed by Russian-born software icon Pavel Durov, is looking to raise $1bn through a bond placement to a limited number of investors from Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the Kommersant daily reported citing unnamed sources on February 18, 2021.The issue reportedly comprises exchange bonds that could be converted into equity in the messaging service that is currently 100% owned by Durov and his brother Nikolai.Kommersant reports that the price of the conversion would be at a 10% discount to a potential IPO should it happen within five years.The minimum bond placement is said to be set at $50mn, but could be lowered to $10mn. Five-year bonds could carry an annual coupon of 7-8%.
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