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What is Helicopter Money being suggested by World Experts?

With the increasing economic crisis, Helicopter Money is a solution being suggested by economic specialists all over the world. What is Helicopter Money? Helicopter Money was the term...

April 13, 2020

101st anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre marked

The Government of India marked the anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on April 13, 2020. The martyrs killed on the day mercilessly are remembered. PM Modi and other...

April 13, 2020

Initiatives to prevent disruption of farming activity during lockdown

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has launched several initiatives to promote farming during lock down. Highlights The Ministry had allowed imports of more than 1.25 lakh...

April 13, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Rs 5,000 crores transferred for free delivery of LPG

The GoI has so far transferred Rs 5,000 crores to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). This has been done to provide free LPG cylinders to PMUY beneficiaries. What...

April 13, 2020

6,300 Janaushadhi Kendras operating during Lock Down

The Government of India is currently making sure that there are enough medicines available at Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendras. Highlights There are more than 6,300 Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi...

April 13, 2020

OPEC and Russia approve biggest Oil Cuts

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia have come together to cut oil output by 10%. This is being done to control the falling oil prices...

April 13, 2020

Supreme Court directions on welfare of Migrant workers

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the states and union territories to take welfare measures for migrants in the country based on directions of Supreme court. Highlights...

April 13, 2020

National Rural Livelihood Mission: PPEs by Women SHGs

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought in unprecedented health emergency worldwide. This has created huge demand for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and face shields. In order to fulfil these...

April 13, 2020

Expert Committee constituted by UGC

On April 12, 2020, the University Grants Commission has constituted an expert committee to recommend the use of e-resources and enhance online education system in the country. Highlights...

April 13, 2020

ICMR: More than 40 vaccines under development of COVID-19

The Indian Council of Medical Research on April 12, 2020 announced that there are more than 40 vaccines that are under trial currently in India. Highlights India from...

April 13, 2020

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