On 12th October 2020, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending in the economy in an effort to fight the slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic following lockdown. The measures included cash incentive schemes for employees in the form of ‘LTC Cash Voucher Scheme’ […]
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On 13th October 2020, the National Philately Day 2020 was celebrated throughout the country. The day also marks the collection, appreciation and research activities on stamps and other philatelic products. Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection, appreciation and research activities on stamps and other philatelic products.
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On 11th October 2020, PM Modi will launch the physical distribution of Property Cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme, via video conferencing. The launch will enable around one lakh property holders to download their Property Cards through the SMS link delivered on their mobile phones. This would be followed by physical distribution of the Property Cards
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On 27th September 2020, President Kovind gave assent to three farm bills recently passed by the parliament. The bills are: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 – See Gazette Notification The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, – See Gazette Notification The Essential Commodities
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In an unprecedented move, the Maharashtra Government has banned the sale of loose cigarettes and beedis in the State. Consequently Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to ban the sale of loose cigarettes and beedis. Smoking has been linked to cancers and heart disease. A notification issued by the state public health
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