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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…
Rules for Filing Complaints with Lokpal Notified Context : The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a notification providing the rules and prescribed format for filing complaints with the Lokpal. Key Points : The notification, under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, lays down the rules called the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020.Identity Proof: AccoRead More…
World Heritage List 2020 Context : Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020. Dholavira: A Harappan City : The City of Dholavira located in Khadir island of the Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) belongeRead More…
World Wildlife Day Context : World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March. The day aims to celebrate beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora. It raises awareness to conserve wildlife. Theme : The theme of 2020 World Wildlife Day is “Sustaining all life on Earth”. The theme encompasses all wild animal and plant species as a component of biodiversity and Read More…
U.S., Taliban sign peace deal Context : The United States signed a historic deal with Taliban insurgents that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan over the next 14 months and represent a step toward ending the 18-year-war there. Highlights : The deal was signed in the Qatari capital Doha by U.S. special envoy Zalmay KhalilRead More…
