Category: All Current Affairs

G-20 launches a new initiative to fight COVID-19

April 29, 2020

• G-20 has launched a new initiative “Access to COVID-19 tools accelerator” under Saudi Arabia. The aim of this initiative is to make sure the availability of all tools necessary to fight COVID-19 to all the members countries.

ADB to provide a loan of $1 Billion to India for COVID-19

April 29, 2020

• Asian development Bank(ADB) has signed a loan agreement with Government of India (GoI) of $1 Billion that will be utilized to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Govt. will focus on providing food security, medical kits and other essential equipments like ventilators, PPE kits etc.

Germany hosts 11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue virtually

April 29, 2020

• Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate change, Prakash Javadekar attended the 11th session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue virtually hosted by Germany and co-hosted by United Kingdom.

Australia cancels the “Pitch Black 2020” air-combat exercise.

April 29, 2020

• Australia has cancelled the multilateral air combat training exercise between India and Australia” Pitch Black 2020” due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has already affected more than 190 countries all over the world. This was informed by Air Marshal Meg Hupfeld, Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), in a letter to Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, in mid-April.
• Last edition was held in 2018 and next edition is scheduled to be held in 2022.

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. 

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.