International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June. The decision to mark the day was taken in 1987 via resolution 42/112 of the …
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Union Cabinet clears fresh DNA profiling bill
The Union Cabinet has approved the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill,2019. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions and can be extracted from samples …
Read MoreIAF contingent flies to France to participate in Ex-Garuda VI
The Indian Air Force contingent with its aircraft has left for France to participate in bilateral air exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’. This is the …
Read MoreSinha-led panel proposes ₹5,000 crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs
A Reserve Bank of India(RBI) expert committee tasked with reviewing the current framework for the micro,small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has submitted its report. The committee has recommended a ₹5,000 …
Read MoreCouncil of Europe restores Russia′s voting rights
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has voted in favor of restoring Russia’s voting rights five years after they were revoked over its illegal annexation of the Crimean …
Read MoreTrade, anti-missile deal, other sticky issues on plate during Pompeo-Jaishankar talks
United States Secretary of State has arrived in India for his interaction with the Indian Government. The two countries will discuss the US opposition to India’s $5 billion deal for …
Read MoreGross NPAs of banks may shrink to 8 per cent by March 2020: Crisil
According to the Crisil report,public sector banks which account for over 80% of the non-performing assets(NPAs) could see the gross NPAs decreased to 10.6% by March 2020 from a peak …
Read MoreRBI union moots collegium to select governors, deputy governors
The RBI union has proposed a Collegium of experts to appoint governors and deputy governors to ensure central bank autonomy and independence. The collegium should comprise former RBI governors,other prominent …
Read MoreNGOs for promotion of road safety
Union minister has informed that Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched a scheme for grant of financial assistance to NGOs for administering Road Safety Advocacy in the last …
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