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International Monetary and Financial Committee

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs attended the plenary meeting of IMFC through video-conferencing in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About IMFC The International Monetary and...

April 20, 2020

CSIR produces Protein Enriched Biscuits for COVID-19 patients

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) has made protein rich biscuits for COVID-19 patients. The biscuits have been sent to the...

April 19, 2020

Software Technology Parks of India

The centre recently announced a 4 months rental waiver for IT companies operating from the STPI centres in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About the Rental Waiver The...

April 18, 2020

Use of Ultraviolet C Radiation for Disinfection

Several products that use ultraviolet C rays for disinfecting objects are being developed and introduced by the DRDO for tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Types of UV Radiations The...

April 18, 2020

DRDO Equipment for Disinfection

DRDO recently introduced new products to help with the disinfection process to curb the spread of SARS CoV 2. Automatic Mist-based Sanitizer Dispensing Units It is a contactless...

April 18, 2020

CSIR develops Personal Protective Coverall Suit

On April 18, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) developed Personal Protective Cover all suit. The suit has been produced with polypropylene...

April 18, 2020

Central Drug Research Institute signs MoU to sequence virus strains

On April 18, 2020, the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King George Medical University to sequence the strains of COVID-19...

April 18, 2020

CBDT releases relief funds to MSME

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Rs 5,204 cores as relief funds to MSME (Micro Medium and Small Enterprises) sector. Around 8.2 lakh small businesses have...

April 18, 2020

Nigerian Chief Aide of President Muhammadu Buhari dies of COVID-19

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Aide Abba Kyari died of COVID-19 on April 17, 2020. He had tested positive for the disease and had been receiving treatment for...

April 18, 2020

Renewable Energy Parks to be set up in India

On April 18, 2020, the Ministry of Renewable Energy has initiated big action to set up Renewable Manufacturing parks in India. Highlights The Ministry of Renewable Energy initiated...

April 18, 2020

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