Corona Virus: India bans respiratory masks export as Indians evacuated from China

On January 31, 2020, the Government of India banned respiratory masks, clothing used to protect from air borne particles and other personal protection equipment. The move has been implemented as a precautionary step assuming there could be a spurt in demand of these products due to Corona Virus. Highlights A 423-seater plane has been sent ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China • Corona virus • Diseases • Health • Indian Army • Virus • Wuhan

Economic Survey suggests “Assemble In India Model” to create 80 million jobs

The Economic Survey 2019-20 suggests a new idea of “Assemble in India” model to create 80 million jobs in the country. The model will also help India achieve its 5 trillion USD economy target. Highlights The report suggests that India should benefit from the China-US trade war situation by increasing export manufacturing. It also says ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: China-US • Economic Survey • economic survey 2020 • Economic Survey Report • exports • India China • Trade wars • US-China Trade War

Economic Survey: National Food Security Act Coverages should be reduced

The Economic Survey was tabled by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the Parliament on January 31, 2019. The Survey says that the subsidies under National Food Security Act (NFSA) should be sharply reduced Highlights The Survey suggests that the coverage of the act should be reduced to 20% of the population. On the other ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Economic Survey • economic survey 2020 • Economic Survey Report • Food security • Food Subsidy • National Food Security Act (NFSA) • Nutrition • Rice • Wheat production