Indian Railways has taken a slew of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus. The measures are being implemented across all the zones and relate to dis-incentivizing non- essential travel, a proactive outreach and communication campaign and reduction in the number of trains with low occupancies. These measures are …
Read More »PM Narendra Modi interacts with all CMs to combat COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with Chief Ministers of all states via Video Conferencing to discuss measures to combat COVID-19. Tackling the challenge together Prime Minister said that the threat of the pandemic is common for all states and underscored the need of Centre and all States working together.He …
Read More »UPSC deferred Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 scheduled from 23rd March, 2020 to 3rd April, 2020 until further orders
Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel Corona Virus (COVID – 19), as a precautionary measure, the Union Public Service Commission has deferred the Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 scheduled from 23rd March, 2020 to 3rd April, 2020 until further …
Read More »Rs. 99.99 crore released to States/UTs for setting up 651 fast track special courts
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 provides for establishment of Special Courts for trying the offences under the POCSO Act. The POCSO Act has adequate provisions to ensure that child-friendly procedures are adopted by Special Courts during the trial. These include the following: The Special Court …
Read More »Proposals invited on COVID-19 & related respiratory viral infections
COVID-19 virus has spread rapidly throughout the world. Given the lack of an efficacious vaccine and lack of availability of suitable chemotherapeutic interventions, the global population has been hit hard to the current coronavirus outbreak. Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), an autonomous institution of the Department of Science & …
Read More »Kidney patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19infections
The COVID-19 pandemic is throwing up unique challenges for health systems. It presents particular challenges for patients who receive regular haemodialysis. These patients with damaged kidneys, also known as uremic patients, are particularly vulnerable to infection and may exhibit greater variations in clinical symptoms and infectivity. “Unlike other at-risk individuals, …
Read More »Ministry of Defence signs Rs 880 crore contract for Light Machine Guns with Israeli firm
The Indian Armed Forces’ long-standing requirement of a modern state-of-the-art Light Machine Gun (LMG) has finally fructified. The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence has signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 LMGs at a cost of Rs 880 crore with the approval of …
Read More »‘Janta Curfew’ to be observed on 22 March from 7 AM to 9 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating the challenge of COVID-19. On the occasion of ‘Navratra’, Prime Minister made nine requests to the people. Prime Minister said that patience and resolve of all Indians is vital in fighting the global pandemic which has wreaked havoc all over the …
Read More »Additional Advisory for Novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft shall be allowed to land in India from March 22, 2020 for one week. State Governments shall issue appropriate directions so that all citizens above 65 (other than for medical assistance) except for public representatives/govt. servants/medical professionals are advised to remain at home. Similarly, …
Read More »Finance Commission constitutes Committee to Review Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap of the General Government
The Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission, has constituted a Committee to review the fiscal consolidation roadmap of the general government. The Terms of Reference of the Committee are – The Committee shall make recommendations on the definition of deficit and debt for the Central government, overall states, the General …
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