Karen Uhlenbeck of the U.S. has been awarded the Abel Prize 2019. She is the first woman to receive the award. She has been awarded the prise for her works on partial differential equations. The Abel Prizes is one of the world’s most prestigious maths awards. The prize was established by the Norwegian government in… Continue reading In a first, woman bags Abel Prize for maths
Category: Daily Factly articles
U.K. to seek Brexit extension till June 30
British Prime Minister will be writing to European Union to seek an extension to the current Brexit deadline till June 30 which is due to expire on March 29,2019.All 27 EU members have to agree to any extension proposed. UK PM is seeking a delay after her plan to have another vote on her proposed… Continue reading U.K. to seek Brexit extension till June 30
GoMs on lynchings on hold
The government has put on hold Groups of Ministers (GoMs) constituted to suggest measures on anti-lynching due to upcoming lok sabha elections. The Government had created a Group of Ministers (GoM),headed by Home Minister and the other committee headed by Union Home Secretary.Both the Government panel will suggest ways and legal framework to effectively deal… Continue reading GoMs on lynchings on hold
GoMs on harassment on hold
The government has put on hold Groups of Ministers (GoMs) constituted to suggest measures on prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace due to upcoming General elections. Central Government had constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to examine the existing legal and institutional frameworks for dealing with the issues of sexual harassment of women… Continue reading GoMs on harassment on hold
India, China, Pakistan, other SCO members to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in 2019
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s(SCO) member states will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise “Sary-Arka-Antiterror 2019”.The joint-military exercise will take place in Kazakhstan’s Sary Arka region. The decision to hold a joint exercise was announced during the 34th meeting of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) council held in Tashkent,Uzbekistan.The meeting was chaired by Russia.It has also declared plans… Continue reading India, China, Pakistan, other SCO members to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in 2019
Govt cautions against fraudulent websites for KUSUM scheme registration
Ministry of Renewable Energy(MNRE) has cautioned the public against fraudulent websites that are conducting registrations under the Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. Recently,MNRE has formulated the KUSUM Scheme.The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers.The power distribution companies and state nodal agencies would implement this scheme. The scheme… Continue reading Govt cautions against fraudulent websites for KUSUM scheme registration
H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
The US has said that it will start accepting H1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2020.The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The US has announced several changes to the H1b programme which are (a)new data hub… Continue reading H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
RBI seeks modification of NCLAT order in IL&FS case
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to appeal in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) to seek a modification of its earlier order. Earlier,NCLAT had restrained banks from declaring accounts of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) and its group companies as non-performing assets (NPA).NPA is a loan or advance for which the principal… Continue reading RBI seeks modification of NCLAT order in IL&FS case
India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI will commence from March 26 to April 8 for the year 2018-19,in Sri Lanka. It is a military exercise between India and Srilanka.It is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between the two countries. The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between the armies… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
Forex swap for liquidity has been received well, says RBI Governor
The Reserve Bank of India’s Governor has said that the market response to the foreign exchange swap arrangement announced by RBI has been received well. Recently,RBI has decided to inject long-term liquidity into the system through foreign exchange swap arrangement.The word swap means exchange. Under this arrangement,banks would be required to keep dollar funds with… Continue reading Forex swap for liquidity has been received well, says RBI Governor
