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National Biofuel Coordination Committee: Surplus Rice to be used to make Sanitizers
On April 20, 2020, the Minister of Petroleum Shri Dharmendra Pradhan held National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meeting. Under the meeting, it was decided that surplus rice that is available with Food Corporation of India is to be used in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
CBDT issues clarification over Section 115 BAC of Income Tax Act
The Central Board of Direct Taxes recently clarified that the employers shall seek clarification and detect tax at source. Section 115 BAC The Section 115 BAC was inserted recently into the Income Tax Act, 1961. According to the section, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
INST uses Fish Gills to develop low cost electro-catalysts
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology operating under Department of Science and Technology has launched an environment friendly catalyst for rechargeable metal battery. Highlights The Catalyst used is made of fish gills. It is low cost and can be ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: Six Inter-Ministerial Teams formed after violations of Lock Down in the States
On April 20, 2020, six inter-ministerial teams were formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, violations of lock down were reported in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Maharashtra. Highlights The teams formed are to submit a report to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Electric Vehicle Sale increases by 20% in 2020-21
The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has released its data on Electric Vehicles sales. According to its report, the sales of Electric Vehicles have increased by 20% in the Fiscal Year 2019-20. Highlights The sale of electric vehicles ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Scientists Discover model to predict Ionospheric Electron Density
The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism researchers have developed a model that will predict electronic density of ionosphere. This is highly important for the communication and navigation on the earth. Highlights The researchers developed an Artificial Neural Networks based Global Ionospheric ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: Quota Allocation Procedure for import of Calcined Pet Coke initiated
On April 20, 2020, the Government of India has laid down procedure to allocate quota for the import of calcined pet coke in the financial year 2020-21. Highlights In October 2018, the Government of India permitted imports of certain quantity ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 20: UN Chinese Language Day
Every year, on April 20, the United Nations Chinese Language Day is observed. The day is observed to pay tribute to Cangjie. Cangjie is a mythical figure who invented Chinese Characters. The first UN Chinese Language Day was observed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI launches online Data Pool of Human Resources
On April 19, 2020, the Government of India launched Online Data Pool of Human Resources to combat COVID-19. Highlights The GoI launched online data pool at https://covidwarriors.gov.in. It includes AYUSH doctors, health care professionals, volunteers from NSS, NCC, ex-servicemen, etc. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches
The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Earlier news reported that wild boars were patrolling ..