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GoI regulates 24 classes of medical devices as drugs
On April 1, 2020, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revised the ceiling price of 883 scheduled formulations. The authority also informed that the disruption of supply of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are returning to normalcy. Highlights The NPPA has notified 24 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ICMR: Three Quasi-sub species of COVID-19 virus in circulation in India
On April 1, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research reported that three quasi sub species of COVID-19 virus are in circulation in the country. According to the council, they were imported variants. Highlights In India, the COVID-19 cases originated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI extends Foreign Trade Policy
On April 1, 2020, the Government of India notified that the export schemes such as Export Promotion Capital Goods and Duty-Free Import authorization are to be extended by one year. Also, GoI has planned to extend Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
COVID-19: World Bank offers 1 billion USD for India’ Emergency Response Project
On April 1, 2020, the World Bank announced that it is to offer 1 billion USD to Government of India to implement Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems preparedness project. About the Project The project is being launched by India ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ICCR launches International painting competition on COVID-19
On March 31, 2020, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) launched global painting competition on the title Title: United against CORONA-Express through Art Highlights The ICCR aims to build cultural links between countries in the world. It tries to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
UN Security Council adopts Resolution on Safety and Security of Peace Keepers, First of its Kind
On March 31, 2020, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2518 to ensure safety and security of peacekeepers. This is the first time, a resolution is being passed for the safety of the peacekeepers. Highlights The resolution was initiated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Ordinance passed for 100% Tax Exemption on donations to PM Cares Fund
On March 31, 2020, the Government of India passed an ordinance to allow 100% exemption on donations made on PM Cares Funds. The ordinance has also extended the time limit of direct and indirect tax filings to June 30, 2020. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
World Bank: 11 million to enter poverty in Pacific and East Asia
On March 31, 2020, the World Bank announced that around 11 million are to enter poverty in Pacific and East Asia due to the spread of COVID-19. The virus has affected more than 780,000 and has so far killed more ..