Facts: The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund was established by the World Health Organization(WHO) with the help of the United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Aim: To raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization(WHO) and partners to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue reading COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
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Electronics incentive schemes launched
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched three Electronics incentive schemes. Facts: Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors(SPECS): Aim: To help offset the disability for domestic manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors in order to strengthen the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country. Under this, the government will… Continue reading Electronics incentive schemes launched
Non-profit Organisations Can Directly List on Social Stock Exchanges: Sebi Panel
News: Sebi-constituted panel under the chairmanship of Ishaat Hussain has submitted its recommendations on social stock exchange(SSE). Facts: Key Recommendations: Direct listing of non-profit organisations(NGO) through the issuance of bonds and a range of funding mechanisms. Tax Sops: It has recommended exemptions from securities transaction tax (STT) and capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure that… Continue reading Non-profit Organisations Can Directly List on Social Stock Exchanges: Sebi Panel
Democratic Republic of Congo declares new Ebola outbreak
News:Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a new Ebola epidemic in the western city of Mbandaka. Facts: Ebola virus disease(EVD) formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a severe often fatal illness in humans. Origin: Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.… Continue reading Democratic Republic of Congo declares new Ebola outbreak
Khelo India Community Coach Development programme launched
News: Union Sports minister has launched the Khelo India Community Coach Development programme. Facts: Aim: It is a 25 day programme to equip physical education teachers and community coaches with the right set of knowledge and skills to help children of all ages to take up a variety of fitness-related activities and conduct age-appropriate fitness… Continue reading Khelo India Community Coach Development programme launched
Indian Energy Exchange launches its Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform
News: Indian Energy Exchange has launched its Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform. Facts: Real-Time Electricity Market(RTM): It is an organized market platform to enable the buyers and sellers pan-India to meet their energy requirement closer to real time of operation. Additional Facts: Indian Energy Exchange(IEX): It is the first energy exchange in India providing a… Continue reading Indian Energy Exchange launches its Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform
7 PM Editorial |Multilateralism in new cold war| 3rd June 2020
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