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May 15, 2020 -_4.1

FM announces 3rd tranche of measures for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the details of the 3rd tranche of Economic Relief Package for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” amid COVID-19 pandemic. This 3rd tranche is the part of economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore has been announced with the prime objective of making India self-reliant. The third tranche of Economic Relief Package for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” is dedicated to agriculture and …

May 15, 2020 -_5.1

Raksha Mantri commissions ICGS “Sachet” & two interceptor boats

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet and two interceptor boats (IBs) C-450 and C-451 in Goa via video conference. This is the first time in the annals of Indian maritime history that a coast guard ship was commissioned through the digital medium, maintaining the strict protocol of social distancing …

May 15, 2020 -_6.1

Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicates “COBAS 6800” testing machine to the nation

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the “COBAS 6800”, COVID-19 testing machine to the nation. The COBAS 6800 is the first such testing machine procured by the Government for testing COVID-19 cases and has been installed at the National Centre for Disease Control in Delhi. Click Here To Get Test …

May 15, 2020 -_7.1

2nd Extraordinary G20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meet

The second edition of Extraordinary G20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meet was held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Majid Al Qasabi, in the presence of the Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Faleh. In the virtual meeting, India was represented by the Union Commerce and …

May 15, 2020 -_8.1

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers meet on COVID-19

  A virtual conference of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member countries was held to deliberate on cooperation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foreign Ministers of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation participated in the video conference. In the video conference, India was represented by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Click Here …

May 15, 2020 -_9.1

Government of India sets up “Rice Export Promotion Forum”

Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF) has been set up by the Government of India to provide stimulus to the rice exports. The Rice Export Promotion Forum has been set up under the aegis of the Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Promotion Development Authority (Apeda). The REPF will make take collaborative steps to identify, document particulars …

May 15, 2020 -_10.1

UN releases report “World Economic Situation and Prospects”

The United Nations has released its report “World Economic Situation and Prospects” as of mid-2020. In this report, UN has projected growth rates of individual countries as well as global economy for fiscal year 2020 & 2021. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020 According to the “World Economic Situation and Prospects” …

May 15, 2020 -_11.1

World Bank approves $1 billion social protection package for India

In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank has announced $1 billion social protection package for India. This package will be linked to the programmes launched by the Government of India. Hence, it will support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households who severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. …

May 15, 2020 -_12.1

Federal Bank tie-up with MoneyGram for direct-to-bank deposits service

A private sector bank, Federal Bank Limited tie-up with MoneyGram Payment System to offer a cost-effective direct-to-bank account credit option for customers in India. This tie-up will help the non-resident Indians with access to modern, low cost, fast, easy and reliable ways for transferring money to India. Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI …