BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION CLEARS ROHTANG PASS
Why in news? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) more than three weeks in advance after Clearing Snow. Himachal Pradesh Government had approached BRO to expedite the snow clearance to facilitate return of farmers for starting cultivation and movement of essential supplies and to bring relief materials […]
15TH FINANCE COMMISSION HOLDS MEETING WITH ITS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Why in news? The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April, 2020 and discussed various issues confronting the Commission now. What transpired in the meeting? In the meeting all of them were unanimous to suggest that the projections of real GDP growth made before March 2020 need to […]
PROACTIVE INITIATIVES OF TRIFED DUE TO COVID-19
Why in news? TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs is proactively responding to the situation by addressing the issues arising out of the long period of lock-down with a set of immediate, medium term and long-term initiatives, aimed at lending extra support to the tribal people in these unprecedented times. Short Term measures: Social Distancing […]
SKILL INDIA PROVIDES LIST OF CERTIFIED PLUMBERS FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Why in news? Taking cognisance of the need for essential services like plumbing during the on-going COVID 19 crisis, the Indian Plumbing Skills Council (IPSC) aligned to Skill India program, under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has prepared a database of over 900 plumbers who are ready to provide […]
PROMULGATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT
Why in news? The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 22nd April 2020 has approved promulgation of an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to protect healthcare service personnel and property including their living/working premises against violence during epidemics. The President has given his assent for promulgation of the Ordinance. What does […]
G-20 EXTRAORDINARY AGRICULTURE MINISTERS MEETING
Why in news? Union Agriculture Minister participated in an Extraordinary virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers on 21st April 2020 to address the issue of COVID-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition. The decision of Government of India to exempt all agriculture operations during lockdown period and ensuring continued availability of essential agriculture produce […]
PM GREETS CIVIL SERVANTS ON CIVIL SERVICES DAY
Why in news? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted Civil Servants and their families and paid tributes to Sardar Patel on Civil Services Day- 21st April 2020. Civil Services Day Every year, India celebrates Civil Service Day on April 21. The main aim of celebrating the day is to motivate the efforts and […]
UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW (UNCITRAL),1976
Why in news? An International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims brought against Republic of India in entirety. Details: The Tribunal constituted in accordance with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules 1976, seated at the Hague, Netherlands, and proceedings administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague, Netherlands, rendered […]
LIFELINE UDAN FLIGHTS
Why in news? ‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India’s war against COVID-19. Air India operated two flights between Mumbai- Frankfurt and Mumbai- London last week under the Krishi Udan program, carrying seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mumbai and returning […]
KARZAI WELCOMES INDIA’S INVOLVEMENT IN TALKS
Why in news? Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has welcomed the American gesture to bring in India into the ongoing negotiation for sustained peace in the war-torn country. The Afghanistan President said that he hopes India will join the peace process in support of a sovereign and united Afghanistan with a strong government, in keeping […]