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“Apiary on Wheels” launched: A Unique Concept to help bee keeping, achieve National Honey Mission
On February 13, 2020, the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) launched “Apiary on Wheels”. It is a unique concept framed by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission). The main aim of “Apiary on Wheels” is to make ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Draft Rules for International Arbitration Centre issued by GoI
On February 12, 2020, Government of India issued draft rules to set up International Arbitration Centre. In order achieve institutionalized arbitration, GoI has enacted the New Delhi International Arbitration act, 2019. Highlights The draft rules for the arbitration centre prescribe ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
February 13: World Radio Day
Every Year February 13 is being celebrated as World Radio Day. The day is being celebrated by UNESCO of United Nations. The organization calls all radio stations to uphold matters of diversity. This year the day is celebrated under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Ayushman Bharat: School Health Ambassador initiative launched
On February 12, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced School Health Ambassador initiative. Under the initiative, two teachers in every school are to be made as Health and Wellness ambassador. Highlights The initiative is to be linked ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet approves changes in Vivad Se Vishwas bill, 2020
The Vivad se Vishwas Scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman during the Budget 2020-21. On February 12, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to make required changes in the Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 in order to widen its ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
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Cabinet approves Pesticide Management Bill 2020
On February 12, 2020 the Union Cabinet approved to table the Pesticide Management Bill, 2020 in Parliament. The bill aims at making safe and effective pesticides for farmers. The main aim of the bill is to replace the Insecticides Act, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet Approval: India-Iceland MoU in Sustainable Fisheries Development
On February 12, 2020 the Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Iceland in the field of fisheries. Highlights The countries had signed agreements in September 2019, to develop inland fisheries. According to the agreement, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Cabinet Approval: Capital Infusion in three public sector Units OICL, UIICL and NICL
On February 12, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved on capital infusion in three Public Sector Units namely United India Insurance Company (UIICL), Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). Highlights During the meet the cabinet also ..