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FDI from neighbouring countries

News:The Government of India has revised its existing Foreign Direct Investment policy in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Facts: New FDI Policy: It has made prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investments(FDI) from countries which share a land border with India or where the beneficial owner of an investment is situated in such… Continue reading FDI from neighbouring countries

PowerMin releases revised draft of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020

News: The Ministry of Power released a revised draft of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 which seeks to amend Electricity Act 2003 Facts: Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority (ECEA): the draft proposes creation of an ECEA. It would adjudicate on matters regarding performance of obligations under a contract related to sale, purchase or transmission of electricity.… Continue reading PowerMin releases revised draft of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020

WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19

News: World Health Organization has collaborated with India to implement the National Polio Surveillance Network to contain COVID-19. Facts: It was established in 1996 by WHO and India. It aimed to assist in planning and implementing polio immunization activities and cover 100% of immunization in India. WHO’s National Polio Surveillance Project in India was renamed… Continue reading WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19

Finance Minister attends the Development Committee Meeting of the World Bank-IMF

News: The Union Finance Minister participated in the 101st Meeting of the Development Committee of the World Bank-IMF through a video conference. Facts:  The main discussions were on World Bank Group Response to the COVID-19 Emergency, and the Covid-19 Debt Initiative: International Call for Action in Support of IDA Countries. World Bank has provided a… Continue reading Finance Minister attends the Development Committee Meeting of the World Bank-IMF

[Compilations] Download compilations for the Month of march

Hello students. Today we bring you all the compilations for the various initiatives run by Forumias for March 2020. Click on the Links to download the files. Happy studying. 10pm Compilation for the month of March, 2020 Prelims marathon Compilation for the month of March 2020 7pm Compilation [1-30 March] 2020 Mains marathon compilation March… Continue reading [Compilations] Download compilations for the Month of march

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