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Daily Current Affairs  – 20 April 2021

    Facts in News
                                         Facts in News Shri Ramanujacharya Birth: At Perumbudur, Tamil Nadu in 1017 CE. He was a great philosopher, saint, social reformer and proponent of Vedanta and universal brotherhood. Contributions One of the most important saints of Vaishnavism. […]
    Plastic and Marine Environment
    In News India and Germany signed an agreement on Technical Cooperation titled ‘Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment’ at a virtual ceremony. Major Highlights of Agreement This project is envisaged under the contours of the Joint Declaration of Intent regarding cooperation in the field of ‘Prevention of Marine Litter’ signed between the Republic of […]
    Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
    In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]
    Committee To Review Working of ARCs
    In News The RBI has set up a committee headed by Sudarshan Sen to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in the financial sector ecosystem. About The committee will recommend suitable measures for enabling them to meet the growing requirements. Terms of reference: To review the existing legal and […]
    Protection Rules For Exotic Animals
    In News The Delhi High Court issued an order directing the Centre to take a decision on framing rules to confer protection for exotic animals that are currently not under the purview of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Background The court’s order came in response to a petition filed by the animal rights group, People […]
    Amendment Proposals to PCA Act
    In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has held a webinar with various stakeholders to give and seek suggestions on amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. About PCA Act It intends to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain […]