Page-16 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing approved by Cabinet
On March 21, 2020, the Union Cabinet under PM Modi approved the Production Incentive Scheme for large scale manufacturing of Electronics. The main aim of the incentivisation is to increase investments in mobile manufacturing. Benefits The scheme aims to create ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Modified Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0 approved by the Union Cabinet
On March 21, 2020, the union cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme 2.0 (EMC 2.0). The scheme aims at improving the growth of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing sector. Highlights The scheme aims at ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Bridge Constructed across Teesta River in North Sikkim by BRO opened
On March 21, 2020, the Borders Road Organization opened a 360 feet long bridge across Teesta river. The bridge was constructed by BRO under Project Swastik. Highlights Till date, the connectivity was routed through restricted army land. With the bridge ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
ICMR issues new guidelines to test Corona Virus in India
On March 20, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research issued new guidelines to test COVID-19. Highlights The ICMR has so far been conducting tests only on symptomatic patients (persons with symptoms of Corona Virus). However, the Council has now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ministry of Health: Complaints to ICMR on misuse of Stem Cell therapy
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Heath informed Lok Sabha that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has received several complaints on misuse of stem cell therapy. Highlights The National Apex Committee operating under the ministry is evaluating the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
US tests Hypersonic Nuclear capable missile
On March 20, 2020, the United States successfully tested nuclear capable hypersonic missiles. The test challenges Russia’s missile testing capabilities. Recently, Russia tested a hypersonic weapon in December 2019 and China has already showcased its DF-17 hypersonic glide vehicle. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Parliamentary Standing Committee: No Sufficient Checks on genuineness of Fertilizer Subsidy
On March 20, 2020, the Parliamentary Standing Committee that was set up under the leadership of the Lok Sabha Member Kanimozhi Karunanidhi submitted its report. The Committee was set up to check whether genuine farmers are getting fertilizer subsidy. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UN Report: “Peatland” protection will help attain climate goals
The Food and Agriculture Organization operating under United Nations released a report recently on Peatlands. The report says that though Peatlands cover only 3% of the earth’s surface, they trigger the carbon that were locked in a few decades. Key ..