Vulture Conservation in India News: The current population of vultures in Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centres (VCBC) in India is 700. Facts: About Vultures in India Species IUCN Status 1 White rumped vulture Critically Endangered 2 Slender billed vulture Critically Endangered 3 Long billed vulture Critically Endangered 4 Red headed vulture Critically Endangered 5 Egyptian… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 16th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
E-assessment scheme News:Finance Ministry has notified the e-assessment scheme 2019. Facts: Objective of the scheme:The scheme aims to conduct faceless scrutiny assessment of income tax returns (ITR). E-assessment structure: National e-assessment centre: Will issue notice to taxpayers.It will have four bodies under it Regional e-assessment centres: Will get cases from national body, conduct enquiry and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 14th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2019
Jeevan Kaushal programme News:Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development has launched the Curriculum for Life Skills(JeevanKaushal) programme. Facts: About the Jeevan Kaushal programme: The Curriculum for Life Skills (JeevanKaushal) programme has been designed by the University Grants Commission(UGC). The programme is aimed at inculcating emotional and intellectual competencies in higher education students and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 13th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 12th, 2019
24th World Energy Congress News:The 24th World Energy Congress will be commenced in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE). Facts: About World Energy Congress: The World Energy Congress is a triennial event organised by the London-based World Energy Council. The Congress which took place for the first time in 1924 in London has been associated with… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 12th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 News:Government has enforced various Sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 by notifying it in Gazette. Facts: Salient Features of the Amendment Act: Arbitration Council of India: It establishes an independent body called the Arbitration Council of India (ACI) for the promotion of arbitration, mediation, conciliation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 10th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) News:Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism has flagged off the first ever Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) for the Ladakh Region in Leh. Facts: Mobile Science Exhibitions: Mobile Science Exhibitions(MSE) are basically science exhibitions on buses based on various themes of science and technology. The exhibitions are organized… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
CBDT signs 26 advance pricing agreements in April-August News:The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 26 Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs) in the first 5 months of the financial year (April to August,2019). Facts: About Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs): APA is an agreement between a taxpayer and tax authority determining the transfer pricing methodology for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 6th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 5th, 2019
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a scheme for universal screening of children below 18 years for leprosy and tuberculosis (TB). It is a part of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) Facts: About Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) It was launched in 2013 under the National… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 5th, 2019
