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World Consumer Rights Day Context : World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. The consumer movement marks 15 March with World Consumer Rights Day every year. The day aims to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Aim : The day aims to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against marRead More…
New approach to speed up red blood cells generation in the lab Context : A team of researchers led by Dr. L. S. Limaye, ex-scientist at the Department of Biotechnology’s National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) at Pune have found a way to tackle the issue. why in news : They have found that the process can be speeded up by adding a very low concentrationof a small protein molecuRead More…
Madhya Pradesh ( Floor test ) Context : Madhya Pradesh govt. crisis , The Kamal Nath government, which assumed office in December 2018, plunged into crisis after a rebellion by a section of Congress MLAs. Whats the Issue : Most of the rebel Congress MLAs are said to be supporters of Jyotiraditya Scindia, who quit the ruling party and joined the BJP . What is “floorRead More…
COVID-19 now a pandemic : WHO Context : The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that according to its assessment , COVID-19 “can be characterised as a pandemic.” WHO has been assessing this outbreak round-the-clock and deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction”. What is a pandemic : A “pandemic” is declareRead More…
UNCTAD stated that FDI inflows dropped by 15 percent due to CoronaVirus outbreak Context : The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a warning that global foreign direct investment (FDI) could drop by up to 15% on previous estimates due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Highlights : The downward pressure on FDI will be -5% to -15%,&Read More…
TIFAC Has launched Vigyan Jyoti scheme for Women Context : Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has launched the Vigyan Jyoti scheme on 8 March 2020. The scheme aims to encourage women to pursue science. Under the scheme, selected qualified women from more than 500 women are to be provided opportunities to attend science campsRead More…
International Women’s Day Context : Every year, March 8th is marked as International Women’s Day. It was first proposed by the Socialist Party of America in 1909. However, it was pertained to New York City. The first International Women’s Day was marked first in 1909. Theme : An Equal World is an Enabled World. Women’s Day in India : For the first time in Indian history,Read More…
Namaste Orchha festival Context : The three-day-long Namaste Orchha festival kick-started to promote tourism showcasing the rich culture and history of the town. The festival was organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board to improve the state as a leading tourism destination. Brijender Singh Rathore announced the construction of the bridge for Betwa and the Jamni river. The PermRead More…
Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 Context : Lok Sabha passed the amendment of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020, on 4 March. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on 5 February 2020. Aim : The amendment will extend the scope to cover litigation pending in various debt recovery tribunals (DRTs). IRead More…
Luxembourg became the worlds first country to offer entirely free public transport Context : Luxembourg has become the first government to have made free public transport free. The move came with effect from 1 March. As per the move, buses, trams, and trains in the country became completely free of charge. Aim : The move aims to encourage LuxembourgRead More…
