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UGC Recruitment 2020 for 11 Senior Statistical Assistant Vacancy

Applications are invited from University Grants Commission for 11 Senior Statistical Assistant Vacancy 2020 from M.Com, M.Sc. passed candidates. Daily Current Affairs and Quiz Name of post: Senior Statistical Assistant No of posts: 11 Pay: 35400 – 112400/- Level-6 Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics/Commerce with Knowledge of Computer Application. Age: […]

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World Bank provides loan to enhance support for rejuvenating the Ganga

The World Bank and the Government of India has signed a loan agreement to enhance support for the Namami Gange programme that seeks to rejuvenate the Ganga river. The Second National Ganga River Basin Project will help stem pollution in the iconic river and strengthen the management of the river basin which is home to

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Barrier-free trading and remunerative prices for agriculture produce

Government is taking all possible measures to ensure that farmers get remunerative prices for their produce. With the implementation of the two new ordinances and other legal reforms in agriculture sector, farmers can now sell their produce anywhere in the country at remunerative prices and all restrictions on them have been removed. Daily Current Affairs

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15th Finance Commission holds meeting with the World Bank

The 15th Finance commission has held a detailed meeting with representatives of the World Bank, Niti Aayog and member of the Commission’s High level group (HLG) on the health sector for a better understanding of the contours of India’s Health Sector and in view of the Union Government’s need and intention for reprioritization of its

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National Medicinal Plants Board and ICAR-BPGR Signed MoU

National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) and ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 6th July, 2020. The purpose of this MoU to conserve the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Genetic Resources (MAPGRs) at designated space of ICAR-NBPGR in long-term storage module in the National Gene bank and or

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Agritech sector gains during covid-19 Pandemic

The agritech sector of India has seen sharp growth during the covid-19 crisis. Investments from venture capital firms in agritech startups are expected to exceed $500 million in the next two years as many have come together to help farmers connect with buyers, automate supply chains and build the next layer of data analytics to

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MyLab launches ‘Compact XL’ RT-PCR system for covid-19 tests

Mylab Discovery Solutions in Pune has launched the ‘Compact XL’ system for conducting a wide range of tests, including RT-PCR tests for covid-19. The system can test 32 tests at a time on one system and there are options to connect multiple systems on one network, the company said in a press conference. Daily Current

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Google and Amazon funnel over $20 million to virus conspiracy sites

Google, Amazon.com Inc. and other tech companies will funnel at least $25 million to websites spreading misinformation about Covid-19 this year. Google’s platforms will provide $19 million, or $3 out of every $4 that the misinformation sites get in ad revenue. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Silicon Valley giants have pledged to crack down,

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Google mobility trends indicate Indian economy hobbling back to normalcy

According to the Google Covid-19 Community Mobility report that maps mobility trends across six location types — retail and recreation, grocery and pharmacy, transport hubs, parks, workplaces, residential areas — there has been a gradual improvement in activity levels from 1 June. India started unlocking its economy in phases beginning 8 June, allowing more economic

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New air filter claims to catch and kill coronavirus

Recently, scientists have designed a “catch and kill” air filter which claims to trap the novel coronavirus and neutralise it instantly, an invention that may reduce the spread of COVID-19 in closed spaces such as schools, hospitals and health care facilities, as well as public transit environments like airplanes. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points

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