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On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution

News: A UN committee has passed a Russian-led resolution entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. India has voted in favour of the resolution. Facts: About “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes” Aim: The resolution is aimed at promoting a global consensus and working out… Continue reading On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution

Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each

News: According to RTI documents, electoral bonds with denomination of Rs 1 crore accounted for more than 91% of the Rs 5,896 crore raised  between March 1, 2018 and July 24, 2019. Facts: About Electoral Bond Scheme It is a non-interest bearing financial instrument which can be used by people/company incorporated in India for funding… Continue reading Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0

News: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 will be rolled out on 2nd December 2019 and it will continue till March 2020 Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Aim: To escalate efforts to achieve the goal of attaining a 90% national immunization coverage across India Coverage: The program will be delivered in 272 districts of… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0

Global Terrorism Index 2019

News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism.  The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are by terrorism.  The indicators… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index 2019

To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project

News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project

Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance

News:Waterman of India Rajendra Singh has said that the Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh needs repair, protection and maintenance works under the Dam Rehabili­tation and Improvement Project. Facts: About Srisailam Dam: The Srisailam dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.It is located in the Nallamala hills. Several floods in the region have… Continue reading Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance

42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K

News:The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working on effective implementation of Himayat Mission.Under this, 42 projects have been sanctioned for training. Facts: About Himayat mission: Himayat is a placement linked skill training programme for unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir.The programme has been under implementation in the state since 2011. The programme has been developed… Continue reading 42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K

Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs

News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the strategic disinvestment of BPCL and four other Public Sector Units(PSUs). Facts: About the units for disinvestment:The Public Sector Units approved for strategic disinvestment are  Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL).The Numaligarh Refinery Limited operating under BPCL is excluded. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Container Corporation of… Continue reading Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs

Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy

News:The Union Cabinet has approved the extension/renewal of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP). Facts: About the Policy: Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP) was approved by the Cabinet in 2013 for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries. The policy is applicable to purchases by Central/ State Government departments and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy

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