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GoI allows MGNREGA to begin in rural regions
On April 15, 2020 the Government of India issued guidelines for the extended lock down. Under the guidelines, the Government allows industrial works, road construction works and MGNREGA to begin in the rural areas Need MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: 20 Control rooms set up to address wage-related issues
The Ministry of Labour has set up 20 control rooms to address wage related issues. They can be accessed by the workers through phone numbers, emails and WhatsApp. Highlights The Ministry of Labour has set up helpline for workers mainly ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 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 The central government recently extended the lock down by demarcating the country ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Revised Version of Swachhata Application launched to fight COVID-19
On April 9, 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a revised version of Swachhata application. The application was launched at a video conferencing held with states and union territories. Why Swachhta Application? The Application has more than ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Sodium hypochlorite solution sprayed on migrants
The spraying of sodium hypochlorite solution on migrant workers in Bareily in Uttar Pradesh, to control the spread of COVID-19, has sparked criticism. Sodium Hypochlorite Sodium hypochlorite is a commonly used bleaching agent that is used for cleaning and disinfection. ..
International Migrants Day 2018 observed on 18th December
The International Migrants Day 2018 observed on 18th December 2018 across the world. In accordance with the Resolution 55/93 of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), the International Migrants Day is observed every year on 18 December. The Resolution 55/93 was adopted ..