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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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Indian runner Jhuma Khatun banned for doping.

April 28, 2020
Jhuma Khatun
  • 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)

Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal banned by PCB

April 28, 2020
Umar Akmal
  • 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.

NTPC launches Hydrogen-powered cars and buses in Leh and New Delhi

April 28, 2020
Hydrogen Buses
  • 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.

Special borrowing scheme for SHGs launched by IOB.

April 28, 2020
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
  • 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.

Jivan Shakti Yojna launched by Madhya Pradesh government

April 28, 2020
Jivan Shakti Yojna
  • 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.

Odia dramatist Bijay Mishra passed away.

April 28, 2020
Bijay Mishra
  • Well known dramatist from Odisha, Bijay Mishra passed away. He has received Odisha Sahitya Akadmi Award.

Former administrator of NASA James M. Beggs passed away.

April 28, 2020
James M Beggs
  • 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.

Bharti Airtel and Nokia sign pact to improve network connectivity

April 28, 2020
agreement
  • 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.

India’s legendary actor Irrfan Khan passed away.

April 29, 2020
Irfan Khan
  • 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.

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.

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