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Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)

News: A Bangalore-based startup has developed a mobile app named ‘Lyfas’ for detection and risk assessment of Covid-19-infected individuals.This application was developed with support from the CAWACH Initiative. Facts: Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH): It is an initiative by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board(NSTEDB), Department of Science and… Continue reading Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)

Explained: What is spyware and stalkerware?

News: According to a report,there was a 51% increase in the use of spyware and stalkerware during the lockdown period from March to June. Facts: Spyware and Stalkerware: These are apps like viruses and malware that infect devices that are connected to the internet. However, unlike viruses and malware that can be detected by anti-virus… Continue reading Explained: What is spyware and stalkerware?

Explained: What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime?

News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has set up a committee to look into the possibility of including “pre-packs” under the current insolvency regime to offer faster insolvency resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Facts: Pre-Pack: It is a pre-planned process in which a financially distressed company and its creditors reach an agreement… Continue reading Explained: What are pre-packs under the present insolvency regime?

Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

News: Poland has decided to withdraw from Istanbul Convention- a treaty aimed at preventing violence against women. Facts: Istanbul Convention: It is also known as the Council of Europe convention on combating and preventing violence against women and domestic violence. When was the convention adopted? It was adopted by the Council of Europe Committee of… Continue reading Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes

News: The Union Minister of Rural Development has released the “Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes”. Facts: Aim: To rank states on efficient management of financial resources allocated for implementing rural development programmes. Parameters: The index will rank the States on the basis of following parameters: Preparation of annual plan and projecting the requirement… Continue reading Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes

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