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Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet

News: Indian officials have attended the virtual 32nd plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). Facts: EAG: It is a regional body established in 2004.Currently,it is an associate member of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF).  Members: It comprises nine countries namely India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,… Continue reading Indian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet

SATYABHAMA portal launched to promote R&D in mining and mineral sector

News: Union Minister for Mines has launched SATYABHAMA (Science and Technology Yojana for Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement) Portal. Facts: The portal has been designed, developed and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre(NIC),Mines Informatics Division. Purpose: To promote research and development in the mining and minerals sector by providing online submission of… Continue reading SATYABHAMA portal launched to promote R&D in mining and mineral sector

One billion children experience violence every year:UN report

News: The Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020 has been released. Facts: About the report: It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNESCO, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children and the End Violence Partnership. Purpose: It is a first of its kind report… Continue reading One billion children experience violence every year:UN report

World Refugee Day 2020

News: United Nations World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. Facts: World Refugee Day: It is observed since 2000 to celebrate the stories and contributions of refugees. Nodal agency: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Theme: “Every Action Counts”. Additional Facts: Refugee: According to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, people… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2020

COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme

News: Government of India and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $750 million “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme”. Facts: Aim: To assist India to strengthen its response to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable households. Programme Beneficiaries: Families below poverty line, farmers, healthcare workers, women, widows, people… Continue reading COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme

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