Corona Pandemic – Facts & True News Info 010

Districts categorized into 3 categories – Hotspot, Non-Hotspot & Green Zone in the country

Date of filing e-Challan Cum Return for wage month March extended to 15.05.2020

10.2+ lakh Refunds worth Rs 4,250 crore issued by CBDT to help taxpayers

All India Agri Transport Call Centre numbers launched to facilitate inter-state movement: 1-800-180-4200 & 14488

Under PMFBY, insurance claims worth Rs.2424 crores disbursed to farmers

DST creates Integrated Geospatial Platform, to aid devising area-specific strategies

Govt issues guidelines on lockdown measures till May 3, 2020

Work of MNREGA allowed to take place during Lockdown, SOPs to be followed

No community transmission in India; local outbreaks and clusters being contained

MoT: Dekho Apna Desh webinar series to showcase our Incredible India

Railways: No plan to run any special train

1.51+ Crore free LPG cylinders distributed to PMUY beneficiaries

Govt is closely monitoring production, distribution and availability of fertilizers

SCTIMST develops Chitra Gene LAMP-N diagnostic test; to give results in 2 hours

Under PM Garib Kalyan Yojana package, EPFO settles 3.31 Lakh COVID19 claims in 15 days

Govt issues advisory for Senior Citizens and their Caregivers

Record transportation of 3.74 MMT of food grains by FCI during Lockdown

AICTE: Colleges/Institutions to ensure safety and academic welfare of students

WHO: No evidence that sunlight kills COVID-19

Gram Panchayats across India taking measures to check the spread of COVID-19

Govt amend EIA Notification 2006; to ramp up availability and production of bulk drugs

Government issues notification for motor & health insurance payments, extends date till May 15th

MHRD releases alternative Academic Calendar of NCERT for schools

MHA issues advisory on secure use of ZOOM meeting platform

24×7 Lifeline UDAN flights operational, carry 418 tons of essential items and medical cargo

Fact: Government is not going to drop money from helicopters