News:Union Finance Minister has announced the first tranche of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Key Features of the Package: Real Estate:The deadline for completion of projects has been extended by up to six months treating the coronavirus outbreak as an event of ‘force majeure’ under the realty law… Continue reading Economic Package to make India self reliant: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
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EPFO contributions reduced; gains in take home, employee cost
News:The Finance minister has provided relaxation to all private sector companies by reducing the statutory PF contribution of both employer and employee from 12% to 10% for the next three months. Facts: Employees’ Provident Fund(EPF) Scheme: Employees Provident Fund (EPF): It is a retirement benefit scheme under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,… Continue reading EPFO contributions reduced; gains in take home, employee cost
MSME Ministry launches CHAMPIONS portal
News:Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched CHAMPIONS portal. Facts: CHAMPIONS stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. It is a technology driven portal which aims to assist Indian MSMEs to enter into the big league as national and global champions by solving their… Continue reading MSME Ministry launches CHAMPIONS portal
GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Sohrai Khovar painting and Telia Rumal. Facts: Sohrai Khovar: It is a traditional and ritualistic mural painting practised by local tribal women in Hazaribagh,Jharkhand. It is mostly practised during local harvest and marriage seasons using local, naturally available soils of different colours available in… Continue reading GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
₹20 lakh crore package for “self-reliant” India
News:Prime Minister has announced a special economic package worth 20 lakh crore rupees for an ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliant India. Facts: Aim: To make India self-reliant (Atma-Nirbhar) by promoting business, attracting investment, cutting down import dependence and by strengthening Make in India. The package includes earlier announcements made by the RBI and the government which… Continue reading ₹20 lakh crore package for “self-reliant” India
Explained: Can ultraviolet light help detect, kill the coronavirus?
News:Scientists are studying the use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to detect the virus in public places and disinfect contaminated public spaces to stop the transmission of the virus. Facts: Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation(UVGI) replicates UV wavelengths and uses its destructive properties to target pathogens. It disinfects contaminated spaces, air and water and helps in preventing… Continue reading Explained: Can ultraviolet light help detect, kill the coronavirus?
NAL develops Ventilator ‘SwasthVayu’ for COVID-19 patients
News:National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL), a constituent of the lab of CSIR has developed a BiPAP Ventilator named ‘SwasthVayu’. Facts: SwasthVayu: It is a non-invasive (involves use of masks or similar device) ventilator for the use of non-critical non-ICU cases of Covid-19. Significance:It is simple to use without any specialized nursing and is ideal for treating Covid-19… Continue reading NAL develops Ventilator ‘SwasthVayu’ for COVID-19 patients
India may miss nutrition targets
News:The Global Nutrition Report 2020 has been released. Facts: The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013.The first report was published in 2014. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat. It acts as a report card on… Continue reading India may miss nutrition targets
Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
News:Department of Consumer Affairs has partnered with two tech to use technology to power the Suraksha Store Initiative. Facts: Suraksha Store Initiative: It is a public-private initiative to ensure that we can create a safe and secure environment for our consumers and shop owners at our kirana stores. Suraksha Store:It is a store (kirana, pharmacy,… Continue reading Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
News:The Prime Minister paid tribute to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary on 9th May,1866. Facts: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was an Indian political leader, a social reformer during the Indian Independence Movement and Mahatma Gandhi’s political mentor. Contributions: Role in Legislatures:He was a member of the Bombay Legislative Council between 1899 and 1902.It was… Continue reading Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
