India holds the first ever INDSAT exam under ‘ Study in India’ Programme

News: Ministry of Human Resource Development(HRD) has conducted the first ever Indian Scholastic Assessment(Ind-SAT) Test 2020 under its ‘Study in India’ programme. Facts: Ind-SAT: It is an exam conducted for grant of scholarships and admissions to foreign students for studying in select Indian universities under the Study in India programme. Additional Facts: Study in India… Continue reading India holds the first ever INDSAT exam under ‘ Study in India’ Programme

WHO launches Covid-19 law lab for implementing legal frameworks to manage pandemic

News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched COVID-19 Law Lab initiative. Facts: COVID-19 Law Lab: It is a database of laws that countries have implemented in response to the pandemic.It includes state of emergency declarations, quarantine measures, disease surveillance, legal measures relating to mask-wearing, social distancing and access to medication and vaccines.  Purpose: This database… Continue reading WHO launches Covid-19 law lab for implementing legal frameworks to manage pandemic

Union Home Minister to launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan

News: Union Home Minister will launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan in the presence of Union Minister of Coal. Facts:  Vriksharopan Abhiyan: It is a tree plantation campaign organized by the Ministry of Coal. Purpose: It involves all Coal/Lignite PSUs carrying out large scale plantations in mines, colonies, offices and other suitable areas and the seedlings will also… Continue reading Union Home Minister to launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan

EU leaders clinch €750 billion coronavirus Recovery Fund

News: European Union has agreed upon a historic €750 billion ($860 billion) coronavirus recovery fund. Facts: Coronavirus Recovery Fund: The fund is aimed at containing an unprecedented economic downturn in the EU countries caused due to Covid-19 induced disruption. What does the fund contain? There are two parts of the fund: Euro 360 billion in… Continue reading EU leaders clinch €750 billion coronavirus Recovery Fund

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