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Date DayTheme
01 AprilUtkal Diwas / Odisha FOundation Day
01 AprilNational Walking Day
01 AprilFossil Fools Day
01 AprilEedible Book Day
02 AprilWorld Autism Awareness DayThe transition of Adulthood
04 AprilInternational day for Mine AwarenessTogether for mine action
05 AprilNational Maritime Day
05 AprilInternational day of ConscienceSupport nurses and Midwives
07 AprilWorld Health Day
08 AprilInternational Romani day
10 AprilWorld Homeopathy DayEnhancing the scope of Homeopathy in Public health
10 AprilSiblings Day
11 AprilNational Safe Motherhood DaySafe Motherhood in times of COVID-19
11 AprilNational Pet Day
12 AprilInternational day of Human Space Flight
13 AprilJallianwala Bagh Massacre
14 AprilB. R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day / Ambedkar Jayanti
14 AprilWorld First Chagas disease day
15 AprilWorld Art DaySee Art, Do Art, Be Art, Stay Home,
16 AprilWorld Voice DayFocus on your voice
17 AprilWorld Haemophilia Day
18 AprilWorld Heritage Day / International day of monuments and sitesShared Cultures, Shared heritage, Shared responsibility
19 AprilWorld Liver Day
21 AprilSecretaries' day
21 AprilNational Civil Services Day
21 AprilWorld Creativity and Innovation Day
22 AprilWorld Earth DayClimate Action
23 AprilWorld Book and Copyright DaySlogan: "KL Baca – caring through reading"
24 AprilNational Panchayati Raj Day
25 AprilWorld Malaria DayZero Malaria starts with Me
25 AprilInternational Delegate's day
26 AprilWorld Intellectual Property DayInnovate for a Green future
27 AprilWorld Veterinary Day
28 AprilWorld day for Safety and Health at Work
28 AprilWorld Veterinary Day
29 AprilInternational Dance Day
30 AprilAyushman Bharat Diwas
30 AprilInternational Jass Day
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Robots to provide food, medicine to COVID-19 patients in Jharkhand

Robots to provide food, medicine to COVID-19 patients in Jharkhand
  • Robots will provide food and medicine to COVID-19 patients in two hospitals in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, in a step to preventing doctors and health workers from getting infected.
  • Started by District Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) Aditya Ranjan, the remote-controlled COBOT-Robotics will serve food and medicine to patients without human intervention.

ADB to rise COVID-19 package to $20 billion

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  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has boosted the size of its COVID-19 Response Package to $20 Billion.
  • The amount in the COVID-19 Response Package was $6.5 billion in starting as per announcement in March 2020 as ADB’s response to the COVID-19.

Google starts ‘Nearby Spot’ to assist users to find local stores

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  • Google has begun ‘Nearby Spot’ under “Google Pay” to support users to find local stores selling essentials like groceries that are open, amid the lockdown
  • The Google “Nearby Spot” is going to be started in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi soon.

Manipur Govt starts Electronic format of comic textbooks

Manipur Govt starts Electronic format of comic textbooks
  • The government of Manipur has begun an Electronic format of comic textbooks.
  • The Department of Education (schools) has started the electronic format comic textbooks for Class III, IV, and V as steps and measures to make up the gaps for the academic situation, especially for the schools.

Goa to be the 1st state to use Ayurveda to COVID-19 patients

Goa to be the 1st state to use Ayurveda to COVID-19 patients
  • Goa to be the first state to integrate allopathy and Ayurveda to increase the immunity of COVID-19 patients and those who have been quarantined.
  • The treatment will be conducted in consultation with doctors who are dealing with COVID-19 patients, who is also an Ayurvedic practitioner.

DRDO prepares kiosk “COVSACK” for COVID-19 sample collection

DRDO prepares kiosk “COVSACK” for COVID-19 sample collection
  • The “COVSACK” is a kiosk prepared by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the COVID-19 sample collections.
  • This newly made kiosk can make the process of collecting samples free of infection spread and will help in fighting the COVID-19.

World Art day observed globally on 15 April

World Art day
  • World Art Day is observed globally on 15 April every year to encourage the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art.
  • This day is being observed all over the world to emphasize the importance of art that nurtures creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe.

Former pro golfer Doug Sanders passes away

Doug Sanders
  • Former pro golfer Doug Sanders passed away. He was known as the “peacock of the fairways” for his stylish and bright-hued clothing.
  • He got 20 titles on the PGA Tour including the 1956 Canadian Open and four runner-up finishes in majors with the 1970 Open Championship.

Ajay Mahajan appointed MD & CEO of Care Ratings

Ajay Mahajan appointed MD & CEO of Care Ratings
  • CARE Ratings on 15th April declare Ajay Mahajan has been appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the company for five years commencing from April 15, 2020.
  • Mahajan began his career with Bank of America in 1990 and went on to become MD & Country Head of Global Markets Group.

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