New wage code bars bonus for those facing sex abuse charges
News: According to a provision in the Code on Wages 2019, ‘conviction for sexual harassment’ can be a ground for denying bonus payouts to employees. Facts: What does the …
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IIT Bombay launches a self- help website- Bandhu
News: The Union Minister of State for Education has launched a website titled “Bandhu”. Facts: Bandhu: It is a self-help website dedicated to support the emotional well-being of the …
Read MoreElection Commission revokes Congress Leader’s Star Campaigner Status
News: Election Commission of India has revoked the Status of Congress leader Kamal Nath as a star campaigner for the party for repeated violation of Model Code of Conduct p(MCC) …
Read MorePakistan announces provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan
News: Pakistan Prime Minister has officially announced to convert the disputed territory of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) into a full-fledged province. Facts: Gilgit Baltistan: It is a region administered by …
Read MoreUKIBC releases Doing Business in India Report 2020
News: UK India Business Council(UKIBC) has released the sixth edition of Doing Business in India Report 2020. Facts: About the report: The report is based on an in-depth survey …
Read MorePublic Affairs Index-2020
News: The Public Affairs Index-2020 has been released. Facts: About the index: It is released by the Public Affairs Centre, a not-for-profit organisation headed by former Indian Space Research …
Read MoreDelhi CM launches Green Delhi app
News: Delhi Chief Minister has launched a ‘Green Delhi’ mobile application. Facts: Aim: To keep a check on rising air pollution in Delhi and bring pollution-causing activities to the …
Read MoreGovt. seeks comments on draft IR Code rules
News: Union Labour and Employment Ministry has published the draft rules framed under the Industrial Relations Code,2020. Facts: Industrial Relations Code combines and simplifies relevant provisions of three Central …
Read MoreIPBES releases paper titled “Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics”
News: The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(IPBES) has released a research paper titled “Escaping the Era of Pandemics: Experts Warn Worse Crises to Come”. Facts: Objective: …
Read MoreIndian Army develops messaging application ‘Secure Application for Internet’
News: Indian Army has developed a simple messaging application named the Secure Application for Internet(SAI). Facts: SAI: It is a simple and secure messaging application that supports end-to-end secure …
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