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World Bank: Decline of Money sent by Migrant Workers by 110 billion USD
On April 22, 2020, the World Bank announced that the amount of money sent back by the migrant workers to their home countries is to decrease by 110 billion USD. Highlights Due to the COVID-19 lock down, the remittances to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: 2200 Essential Kits created by “Kendriya Bhandar” distributed to the BPL
On April 8, 2020, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances distributed the essential kits to the needy families. The kits were produced by the Kendriya Bhandar. What is the Essential Kit? The Essential Kit consisted of 3 kgs of rice, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ILO of United Nations: 400 million Indian workers to sink into poverty
On April 8, 2020, the International Labour Organization released its report, “COVID-19 and world of work”. According to the report, around 400 million people are to enter poverty in India. Highlights The United Nations Labour body, International Labour Organization has ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
World Bank predicts widespread poverty in East Asia and Pacific regions
In its recently released revised forecast, the World Bank predicted that millions in the East Asia and Pacific region would enter poverty due to the impact of the pandemic on economy. WB’s Observation The World Bank forecasted that millions in ..
GoI: Left Wing Extremism has declined by 38% in last five years
On March 18, 2020, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs replied in Rajya Sabha about the decline in Left Wing Extremism in the last five years. This has been possible mainly due to the implementation of “National Policy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Wildlife Consumption in China
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is believed to have originated in China’s wet markets which sell wildlife for consumption. This has raised questions about the safety and hygiene of such practices. China’s Biodiversity China is one of the mega-biodiversity countries. Its ..