What is the News? Government extends the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021. It also widens its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism. Contents1 About Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS):2 ECLGS 1.0:3 ECLGS 2.0:4 ECLGS 3.0:5 About National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company(NCGTC): About Emergency Credit Line… Continue reading Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
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SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 Supreme Court Observations: What is the News? The Supreme Court held that a public employer can reject a candidate if the candidate is unsuitable. Thus, a person acquitted of a serious crime merely on the benefit of the doubt can be rejected. What was the… Continue reading SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
What is the News? A new study shows the impacts of desert dust coming from the West, Central, and East Asia in the Indian Summer Monsoon. Contents1 Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on Indian Summer Monsoon:2 Positive Feedback Loop:3 Role of Iranian Plateau on Indian Summer Monsoon:4 Influence of Aerosols on Indian Summer Monsoon: Impacts of… Continue reading Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
What is the News? The Department of Land Resources informs the Standing Committee on Rural Development about the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme. About Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) Scheme: The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) scheme was launched in 10 States in 2021. It will roll out across the country by March 2022.… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
“HSN code” Made Mandatory for Certain Category of GST Taxpayers
What is the News? The Government makes the 6 digit HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code mandatory for a GST taxpayer having a turnover of more than Rs 5 crore in a financial year. This rule comes into effect from April 1,2021. About HSN Code: The HSN Code is a six-digit identification code. The World… Continue reading “HSN code” Made Mandatory for Certain Category of GST Taxpayers
“NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
What is the News? NASA’s InSight lander detects two strong quakes on Mars. The lander is a part of NASA’s InSight mission to Mars, launched in 2018. About NASA’s InSight Mission InSight is short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport. It is a NASA Mission. The Mission aims to study the deep interiors… Continue reading “NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
Indian Army will participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021”
What is the News? Indian Army will participate in a Multinational Military Exercise named “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” in Bangladesh. About Exercise ‘Shantir Ogroshena-2021’: Exercise Shantir Ogroshena (Front Runner of the Peace) is a multinational military exercise. The 2021 edition of the Exercise will be held in Bangladesh. It is held there to commemorate the birth centenary… Continue reading Indian Army will participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021”
India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
What is the News? India contributes USD 300,000 to the UN Women to support gender equality and women empowerment. About UN Women: UN Women is the United Nations entity, dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Headquarter: New York Established in: 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate the progress on… Continue reading India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The Union Health Ministry recently released the policy. Rare Diseases: WHO defines a rare disease as a lifelong disease or disorder that often highly weakens an individual. It has a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
What is the News? The Supreme Court cautioned courts against granting bail in heinous offences. The SC said that the seriousness of the charge is a basic consideration before releasing an accused on bail. What was the case? The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of the murder of a 30-year-old dentist… Continue reading SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
