HUDCO has appointed Shiv Das Meena as new CMD
April 29, 2020
- Housing and Urban Development Corporation(HUDCO)has appointed Shiv Das Meena as the new CMD. He is an IAS officer from 1989 batch from Tamil Nadu.
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Andhra Pradesh govt starts “Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme” for fee reimbursement
April 29, 2020
- Andhra Pradesh government has launched Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme which was earlier known as the fee reimbursement scheme.
- This scheme will help the financially poor families whose children are prsuing or going to purse their college studies. Rs. 4900 cr has been allocated for this scheme.
India’s legendary actor Irrfan Khan passed away.
April 29, 2020
- India’s most loved and legendary actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 53 years. He passed away due to the Neuroendocrine tumor.
- He was awarded Padma Shri in 2011 by the then president Pratibha Devi Singh Patil. He also won Filmfare award in 2004, 2008, 2013 and 2018.
Bharti Airtel and Nokia sign pact to improve network connectivity
April 28, 2020
- Bharti Airtel and Nokia has signed an agreement worth $1 Billion to improve the network infrastructure and connectivity within the country.
- This agreement will prove beneficial in improving the network connectivity and providing better coverage and signal strength to users.
Former administrator of NASA James M. Beggs passed away.
April 28, 2020
- Former administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James M. Beggs passed away.
- He served as the 6th administrator of NASA from 1981 to 1986.
Odia dramatist Bijay Mishra passed away.
April 28, 2020
- Well known dramatist from Odisha, Bijay Mishra passed away. He has received Odisha Sahitya Akadmi Award.
Jivan Shakti Yojna launched by Madhya Pradesh government
April 28, 2020
- Madhya pradesh government has launched “jivan Shakti Yojna” that allows women to earn some extra income by creating masks at there home. Government will purchase they at the rate of Rs 11 per piece and supply them to those in need during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Special borrowing scheme for SHGs launched by IOB.
April 28, 2020
- Indian Overseas Bank has launched a special Borrowing scheme for the Self Help Groups (SHGs) that are having good track record and a history of minimum two loans from IOB.
- This facility can be availed till June 30, 2020 only by those SHGs whose existing loans are standard and performing as on March 1, 2020.
NTPC launches Hydrogen-powered cars and buses in Leh and New Delhi
April 28, 2020
- National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. has launched Hydrogen fuel based cars and buses in Leh and New Delhi that will prove very beneficial in reducing carbon emissions into the environment.
- This project got implemented under the Supervision and guidance of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal banned by PCB
April 28, 2020
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned pakistani batsman Umar Akmal for corruption charges. He has been banned for a period of 3 years from all forms of cricket.
Indian runner Jhuma Khatun banned for doping.
April 28, 2020
- India’s middle distance runner Jhuma Khatun tests positive for dehydrochloromethyl testosterone, a steroid. Due to this she has been banned for four years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics.
- She was tested positive by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA)
India’s first plasma therapy starts in KGMU, Lucknow
April 28, 2020
- King George’s medical University (KGMU) of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh has become the first institute in the country to start using plasma therapy for the possible treatment of COVID-19.
- Plasma therapy uses antibodies from the patients’ that have successfully recovered from the COVID-19 and transplanting them in the patient that is not abe to generate anti bodies to recover from this deadly virus.
SIPRI releases “Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019” report.
April 28, 2020
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report ” Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019” which states that in 2019 the total military expenditure all over the world was 2% of the Global Gross Domestic Product(GDP).
- Top 5 spenders in 2019: United States ($732 billion), China ($261 Billion), India ($71.1 Billion), Russia ($65.1 Billion) and Saudi Arabia ( $61.9 Billion).
Dhanwantri scheme launched by the Assam government for the delivery of medicines
April 27, 2020
- Assam government has launched Dhanwantri scheme for delivery of medicines amid lockdown all over the country due to COVID-19.
No death penalty for minors in Saudi Arabia
April 27, 2020
- Saudi Arabia has passed a new order that abolishes death penalty for the minors committing serious crimes. Instead of being executed, they will be getting prisonment for a maximum period of 10 years as announced by president of Saudi government’s Human Rights Commission, Awwad Alawwad.
Veteran politician Devanand Konwar passed away.
April 27, 2020
- A well known politician Devanand Konwar passed away. He has also served as the governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal during his career in Indian politics.
Sports photojournalist ronny roy passes away
April 27, 2020
- One of the topmost veteran sports journalist of India, Ronny Roy has passed away at the age of 57 due to a cardiac arrest in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Well known Pakistani skipper Sana Mir retires
April 27, 2020
- Well known former skipper of Pakistan, Sana Mir has announced her retirement from International cricket.
Dedicated search engine for COVID-19 Vilokana launched.
April 27, 2020
- A specially dedicated search engine for COVID-19 has been developed by The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IIITM-K).
Kerala starts using robots to serve COVID-19 patients.
April 27, 2020
- Kerala’s medical college has started using Robot named “KARMI-bot” to help patients that are affected or are in isolation due to COVID-19.
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