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India signed MOU with Denmark to develop cooperation in the power sector

Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark on Indo-Denmark Energy Cooperation to develop cooperation in the power sector. The MoU was signed between the Ministry of Power, India, and the Ministry for Energy, Utilities, and Climate, Denmark. Under the MoU, a strong, deep, and long-term co-operation between two countries in […]

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World Oceans Day 2020

World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June to create awareness about the role played by oceans on earth. Oceans are the world’s largest source of protein. More than 3 billion people depend on the oceans as their primary source of protein and livelihood. The theme for the 2020 World Ocean Day is “Innovation for

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UVC-based multipurpose disinfection cabinet to contain surface contamination of Coronavirus

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India and MEKINS Industries have co-developed a UVC-based Cabinet for disinfecting non-critical hospital items, laboratory wear, and PPEs in the research laboratories to prevent surface contamination of COVID 19. It can

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Health Ministry Colour code districts to help manage COVID-19 pandemic

The Government of India decided to divide all districts across the country into hotspots, non-hotspots and green zones. The announcement was made by Lav Agarwal, joint secretary of the Health Ministry. Highlights:♦ The aim is to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also help the partial opening up of economic activities during the extended

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North Korea test-fired multiple short-range anti-ship missiles

On 14 April, North Korea launched multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the sea. Also, Sukhoi jets fired air-to-surface missiles as part of its ongoing military exercises. The information was passed by South Korea’s military. Missile Test:♦ The missile test was launched at around 7 am on 14 April.♦ The anti-ship missiles plunged into the

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IMF reports that COVID-19 pandemic will bring Asia’s 2020 growth to halt for 1st time in 60 years

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its report on the Asia-Pacific region stated that Asia’s economic growth in 2020 will grind to a halt for the first time in 60 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Report Highlights:♦ The IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department directed the policymakers to offer targeted support to households and firms

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Measures taken at panchayat level against COVID-19 pandemic

District administrations and Gram Panchayats across the country are proactively taking various measures to check the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India remains in close coordination with State Governments, District authorities and Gram Panchayats to ensure that lockdown conditions are not violated and norms of social distancing are followed.

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MHA makes Spitting offence under Section 51 b of the Disaster Management Act

Anyone refusing to comply with the order of government orders under the Disaster Management Act will result in imprisonment up to one year or a fine, or both. The Government of India has announced Spitting in public act a punishable offence under the strict Disaster Management Act in its revised guidelines for lockdown issued to

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GoI made action plan to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in India

The Government of India has made an action plan for strengthening of surveillance networks to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in India. The information was passed by the Union Health Ministry. Action plan:♦ An action plan has been prepared by the GOI to strengthen surveillance with the help of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) national

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CIL to hold a meeting on mine development on 18 April

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) is to deliberate on model bid documents for the development and operation of underground mines. CIL has decided to augment its dry-fuel output to coal through mine operators. CIL meeting:♦ A Pre-NIT Meet will be convened on 18 April with the stakeholders on the model bid documents comprising of Request

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