Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955
Why in news? MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of the Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955, under Lockdown to fight COVID-19. Details: Offences under the EC Act are criminal offences and may result in imprisonment of seven years or fine or both. The State and Union Territory governments […]
Central Zoo Authority advises zoos in India to remain on high alert
Why in news? The United States (USA) Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, in a statement dated 5th April, 2020, has confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in a Tiger housed in the Bronx Zoo, New York. Taking cognizance of the same, the Central Zoo Authority under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has advised Zoos […]
Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
Why in news? Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves as it is felt that there are possibilities of spread of the virus amongst animals in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves and also transmission of the virus from humans to animals and vice-versa. […]
Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22)
Why in news? Cabinet approves non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing Covid-19 Details: As a part of Government’s continued efforts to contain spread of COVID 19, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two […]
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN HAS TAKEN VARIOUS STEPS FOR ONLINE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
Why in news? The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has taken various steps for Online Teaching-Learning Process. Details: In light of the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Union HRD Ministry had directed the heads of all autonomous institutions coming under its ambit to take care of the academic welfare of the students. KVS has […]
FCI SETS ALL TIME RECORD IN SINGLE DAY TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD GRAINS
Why in news? FCI sets an all-time record in a single day’s transportation of food grains. About the FCI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a Public Sector Undertaking, under the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, GOI. It is a statutory body set up in 1965 […]
DST FUNDED STARTUP DEVELOPS CHEMICAL FREE SILVER BASED DISINFECTANT TO FIGHT COVID 19
Why in news? A Department of Science and Technology funded startup has developed chemical free silver based disinfectant to fight the COVID 19 pandemic. Details: Weinnovate Biosolutions, a Pune based startup supported jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has come up with a non-alcoholic aqueous-based Colloidal […]
NIF INVITE INNOVATIVE CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGE COVID-19 COMPETITION (C3)
Why in news? National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India has come up with a call inviting innovative citizens to participate in its Challenge Covid-19 Competition (C3). Details: The NIF has invited interested innovators to send in their creative ideas and innovations for […]
‘HACK THE CRISIS-INDIA’ HACKATHON
Why in news? Minister of State Human Resource Development (HRD) and IT Sanjay Dhotre launched Hack the Crisis – India, an Online Hackathon to find working solutions for overcoming COVID-19 pandemic. Details: This hackathon is part of a global initiative and is being organised by ‘Hack A Cause – India’ and ‘FICCI Ladies Organization Pune’ […]
Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders under PM Garib Kalyan Package
Why in news: Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders under PM Garib Kalyan Package for the month of April 2020 in the light of COVID-19 pandemic. Ministry involved: Ministry of Rural Development Details: The Ministry of Rural Development is releasing the lump sum amounts of Rs. 500/- per woman to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders (as per number of such accounts intimated by banks), for April 2020, and […]