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The 15th Finance Commission held meeting with its Advisory Council

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April 2020. The meeting was chaired by N. K. Singh, Chairman XVFC, and was attended by all members and senior officials of the Commission. Highlights:♦ The Members of the Advisory Council discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the national lockdown on the Indian economy. ♦ The officials discussed […]

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Sanjay Kothari took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner

Sanjay Kothari took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). The oath office was administered by President Ram Nath Kovind on 25 April 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and others were also present at the ceremony. Social distancing was also ensured there as chairs were kept apart. Central Vigilance Commission:The Central Vigilance Commission

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DST develops antiviral nano-coatings for making triple layer medical masks and N-95 respirator

Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology has approved support for upscaling antiviral nano-coatings as part of Nano Mission program. The antiviral nano-coating was developed by Professor Ashwini Kumar Agrawal of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Antiviral nano-coatings:♦ Antiviral nano-coatings will be used as an appropriate material for producing anti-COVID-19 Triple Layer Medical masks and

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US President Trump intends to nominate Indian American to IDFC Board

United States President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate leading Indian-American global venture capitalist Deven Parekh as a member of the Board of Directors of an independent agency of the government that provides financing for private development projects. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The nomination of Parekh to be a member of

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches COVID-19 drug after DCGI nod

Indian pharmaceutical company Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched antiviral drug Favipiravir, under the brand name FabiFlu, for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received manufacturing and marketing approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). FabiFlu is the first oral Favipiravir-approved medication for

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Rajnath Singh to visit Russia for Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh will visit to Moscow on 24 June, 2020 to attend the Victory Parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoigu has invited Singh to the Victory Parade, which was originally scheduled for 9 May, 2020

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 June 2020

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SIDBI sign MoU for special micro-credit facility for street vendors

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has signed an MoU to engage SIDBI as the implementation agency for the PM Street Vendor’s AatmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), a special micro-credit facility for street vendors. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points As per the MoU terms, SIDBI

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Govt launches auction process for 41 coal blocks for commercial mining

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining through video conference. It was part of the series of announcements made by the Government of India, under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Coal Ministry in association with FICCI launched the process for

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Lok Sabha Recruitment 2020 for 47 Translator Vacancy

Lok Sabha has invited application for the posts of 47 Translator Vacancy from Post Graduate, Diploma pass candidates. Daily Current Affairsand Quiz Name of the Post: TranslatorNo of the Post: 47Pay Scale: 47600 – 151100/- Level 8 Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Hindi from a recognised University with English as a subject at the Degree Level

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