Page-18 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
Update on National Policy on Skill Development
On March 20, 2020, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship presented the update on National Policy on Skill Development in Rajya Sabha Highlights The following initiatives have been taken under the policy by the Ministry since 2015 The Pradhan Mantri ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Finanance Commission: N K Singh Committee for a new Fiscal Consolidation Road Map
On March 19, 2020, the Finance Commission Constituted a committee under Shri N K Singh in order to build a fiscal consolidation road map for the centre and the states. Highlights The Finance Commission had submitted its first report to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
SIDBI launches “Swavalamban Express” to promote business aspirants
On March 19, 2020, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced Swavalamban Express. Highlights The Train is to visit 11 entrepreneurial cities. This includes Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai. Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolakata, Bhubaneswar and Varanasi. During the period, various ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI notifies rules for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme
On March 19, 2020, Govenrment of India has notified rules to avail full benefit of direct tax dispute resolution under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme. Highlights Currently, there are more than 400,000 cases that are eligible to avail the scheme. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
IMD: El Nino to be neutral; Normal Monsoon rains for India
On March 19, 2020, the Indian Meteorological Department announced that the El Nino Weather Phenomenon is to remain neutral this year between May and July. This will bring in normal rains to India during South West Monsoon. The Indian Monsoon ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
15th Finance Commission to monitor COVID-19 before second report
On March 19, 2020, the Finance Commission announced that it will monitor situation of COVID-19 before releasing its second report. Highlights The Commission is to set up a committee to review fiscal consolidation of the government. The commission has recommended ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
1 million USD dispersed to SAARC nations under Emergency COVID-19 Funds
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that 1 million USD has been dispersed towards the Emergency COVID-19 funds. The fund was set up PM Modi during a video conference recently. Walking on the foot steps of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Nirbhaya Case Convicts Hanged to Death in Tihar Jail
On March 20, 2020, four convicts of the Nirbhaya Gang Rape were hanged to death in Tihar Jail. Highlights In September 2013, a fast track court convicted them with death sentence. Several curative and mercy petitions were filed by them ..