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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: December 27
The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was celebrated by the United Nations on December 27, 2020. The day is being celebrated to facilitate exchange of information, transmission of scientific knowledge and exchange best practices regionally, locally, and internationally. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
New US rules on Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration if the United States has recently issued new guidelines that eases restrictions on the use of drones. This is likely to expand the commercial uses of the technology in the country. Key Features The guidelines were ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
National Common Mobility Card – Update (December, 2020)
On December 28, 2020, PM Modi launched the National common Mobility Card. The National Common Mobility Card will allow passengers with RuPay debit card to be swiped for Metro level. Key Features of National Common Mobility Card The National Common ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Pneumosil: India’s First Pneumonia Vaccine
The Serum Institute of India recently unveiled the first indigenously developed Pneumococcal Vaccine called Pneumosil. The vaccine was launched by the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. About the Vaccine Pneumosil was developed through collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Assam’s Bill to abolish State-run Madrassas
The Assam Government recently tabled a bill that will abolish all the state-run Madrassas and will convert them into schools from April 1, 2021. The bill is called Assam Repealing Bill, 2020. Key Features of the Bill The bill will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Section. The section will open new opportunities for local industries such as textile production, glassware industry, block printing, pottery products, hing production, locks and hardware. Command Centre of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
ICC T20 and ODI Teams of the Decade
The International Cricket Council recently announced the Men’s T20I (Twenty 20 International), ODI (One Day International) and Test Teams of the decade. The teams were announced based on the consistency of the players over the period of last ten years. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Digital India Awards, 2020: Bihar wins in Pandemic category
The Chief Minister Secretariat of Bihar, National Informatics Centre and the Disaster Management Department have been jointly chosen as winners in “Pandemic Category” in Digital India Awards, 2020. Earlier the Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Department won the Digital ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is 1% Cash Payment Norm in GST?
The Department of Revenue recently announced that the GST tax payers should compulsorily pay at least 1% of their tax in cash. This is to come into effect from January 1, 2021. 1% Cash Payment Norms The 1% Cash Payment ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Trump signs package to fund Government and COVID-19 relief
The US President Donald Trump recently signed the 900 billion USD relief package that will help in Government funding and COVID-19 relief measures. About the package It is a part of the 2.3 trillion USD spending package. It also includes ..