Page-22 of Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: ICMR develops testing strategy; WHO shifts epicenter from China to Europe
On March 15, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research developed COVID-19 testing strategy for people infected with the virus. The Council has given a detailed explanation about the methodology to test the people. Centres of Testing The three main ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
“Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga
On March 14, 2020, the National Mission for Clean Ganga organized “Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” (GAA). The GAA is an open-water rafting and kayaking expedition in Ganga river. Highlights The expedition is conducted between Devprayag and Ganga Sagar. Devprayag is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-15 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 15 March, 2020 INDIA Home Ministry to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a “notified disaster”; states can now spend more funds from SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) to fight the pandemic NMCG (National ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Corona Virus: GoI brings hand sanitizers and masks under Essential Commodities Act
The Government of India recently brought hand sanitizers and masks under Essential Commodities Act. Till 30th June, 2020, these products are to remain under Essential Commodities Act. The GoI has brought these commodities under the act by amending Schedule of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GST Council Meet: GST of Mobile Phones increased from 12% to 18%
On March 14, 2020, the GST Council met for the 39th time in New Delhi. The Council was headed by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. Highlights The Council has increased the GST of mobile phones from 12% to 18%. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Parliament passed Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Bill, 2020
On March 14, 2020, Parliament passed the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Bill, 2020. The bill aims to reduce the number of litigation that are associated with direct tax payments. The Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas concept was introduced by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Exposure Limits for Urban Cooperative Banks revised by RBI
On March 13, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India revised exposure limits of Urban Cooperative Banks. Earlier the RBI permitted 15% of its capital funds to single borrowers and 40% of its funds to group of borrowers. It has now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
“BHOOMI RASHI PORTAL” provides transparent and error free Land Acquisition
On March 13, 2020, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways claimed that “Bhoomi Rashi Portal” provides transparent and error free land acquisition. What is Bhoomi Rashi Portal? In 2018, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had designed a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
MEIS scheme to be replaced with RoDTEP Scheme
On March 13, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to withdraw the MEIS (Merchandise Export from India) Scheme in phases. It is later to be replaced with RoDTEP (Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product) scheme. Highlights The MEIS is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-14 March 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 14 March, 2020 INDIA Delhi Assembly passes resolution against the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ECONOMY & CORPORATE BSE Sensex ended 1,325.34 points or 4.04 per cent ..