Current Affair

Paper Code: 
24BCS115
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to be aware about the current affairs of National and International importance.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24BCS115

 

Current Affairs (Theory)

CO 1:Analyze and acquaint the students with various international bodies working at national and global level.

CO 2:Explore government initiatives in the banking and financial sector while gaining insights into the workings of the stock market within the country.

CO 3:Assess current updates on Environment, Bio-Diversity, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, ICSI Institute, judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India.

CO 4:Integrate the legal changes and any latest development in law, IT, Computer, Space Science and related streams.

CO 5:Explore recent changes arose due to merger and amalgamation of companies, appointment of chairman/MD/CEO of renowned companies and so on.

CO 6:Contribute effectively in course – specific interaction

Approach in

teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussions, Tutorials, Problem solving sessions, Presentations

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Case Study Analysis, Presentations, Group Discussions

 

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Class Presentations, Individual and group projects.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
International and National Affairs
  • ·       International Bodies such as ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC,
  •         Organizations like, RBI, NABARD, CCI, IBBI, IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank
6.00
Unit II: 
International and National Affairs
  • Summits and Conferences,
  • Current development in Banking and Finance such as digital banking,
  • govt. initiatives,
  • financial inclusion,
  • Current development in stock markets.

 

 

6.00
Unit III: 
International and National Affairs
  • Recent important judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India, Tribunals.
  • Current affairs related to CS Institute/Profession and Regulatory Bodies,
  • Current updates on Environment, Bio-Diversity,
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
International and National Affairs
  • Latest Developments in Science And Technology, IT, Computers and Space Science,
  • Business Personalities and Leaders,
  • Committees and Appointments,
  • Current Political Scenario,
  • Initiatives/ Schemes of the Government,
  • Governance and Ethics,
  • International Diplomacy.

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Business and Economy
  • International Trade Agreements,
  • Export Import Scenarios,
  • Recent Appointments of Chairman/MD/CEO of renowned companies,
  • Recent Mergers and Acquisitions of Companies in India and Abroad,
  • Other Recent Business Developments.

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Study Material Published by ICSI

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Scanner- Arun Kumar Shuchita Prakashans (P)Ltd
  2. Manorama Yearbook
  3. Mathrubhumi Yearbook
  4. Economic Survey

E- Content:

  1. https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/CSEET/CURRENT_AFFAIRS.pdf
  2. https://www.icsi.edu/e-journals/

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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