EPFO SETTLES 1.37 LAKH EPF WITHDRAWAL CLAIMS
Why in news? Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed about 1.37 lakh claims across the country disbursing an amount of Rs. 279.65 crore under a new provision especially formulated by amending the EPF Scheme to help subscribers fight COVID-19. Details The provision for a special withdrawal from the EPF Scheme to fight Covid-19 pandemic […]
G20 EXTRAORDINARY ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING
Why in news? Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, participated in the G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers’ virtual Meeting on 10th April 2020 called by Saudi Arabia, in its capacity as the G20 Presidency. The G20 Energy Ministers’ focused on ways and means to ensure stable energy markets, which are affected due to demand […]
ACTION TAKEN BY DAC&FW DURING LOCKDOWN
Why in news? In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures. Measures Taken The Department has circulated the SOP related to crop harvesting & threshing during Kharif 2020 to the States to […]
Steps taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, held a video conference to review actions and preparedness for COVID-19 management through Video Conference (VC), with Health Ministers, Chief Secretaries/Health Secretaries of all States and UTs. Suggestions during the Video Conference: There is a need to make dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in each district of the country and […]
BUDGET SUMMARY 2020-21 for UPSC Exam
INTRODUCTION Fiscal policy It is the government actions with respect to aggregate levels of revenue and spending. Fiscal policy is implemented though the budget and is the primary means by which the government can influence the economy. Union Budget Union Budget is the most comprehensive report of the Government’s finances in which revenues from all […]
NASA-Global Space Missions for UPSC Exam
Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment Why in news? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA) asteroid researchers and spacecraft engineers have come together to check the progress in the mission which is known as Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment (AIDA). Details: An asteroid hit is widely acknowledged as one of the most likely, among all the causes […]
11th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Centre must spend more, forego tax revenues Limiting transmission in hotspots with wider tracing and testing strategy Team India and winning the pandemic battle Explained: Armed forces in coronavirus outbreak battle Explained: Direct farm-to-kitchen delivery provides relief CENTRE MUST SPEND MORE, FOREGO TAX REVENUES Focus: GS-III Indian Economy The Current Scenario As India nears […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 11 April 2020
Contents: No evidence of community transmission, Scarcity of drugs, devices imminent Ready to fly stranded Indians: UAE Red army keeps virus at bay in Northeast Bhilwara breaks virus transmission chain Choked supply lines to be cleared, Tougher norms likely for public transportation India well-equipped, has enough stock of HCQ Bank credit shot up just before […]
PIB 10th April
Contents Updates on COVID-19, MHA Steps and other Innovations ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign AYUSH Immunity boosting measures: COVID-19 Action taken by DAC&FW during lockdown G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers Meeting EPFO settles 1.37 Lakh EPF withdrawal claims Computer based nano materials and future of nano-electronics UPDATES ON COVID-19, STEPS AND OTHER INNOVATIONS Focus: GS-III Disaster Management, […]
List of the best IPS officers in India
India has produced many number of best IPS officers in India. These IPS officers has maintained India’s law and order situation under control. They have contributed in India’s development story in various ways like conducting of free and fair election, safety and security of people, helping during any disaster etc. It’s very difficult to pick […]