Category: All Current Affairs

Abdelouahab Aissaoui wins 13th International Arab fiction prize 2020

April 16, 2020

• Algerian writer Abdelouahab Aissaoui has been honored with the 13th International Arab fiction prize 2020 for his novel ‘The Spartan Court’ published by Dar Min in 2018.
• ‘The Spartan Court’ is a historical novel that links the power struggle between Ottoman and French colonial powers in Algeria.

DST starts integrated geospatial platform “Sahyog”

April 16, 2020

• The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has started an Integrated Geospatial Platform known as “SAHYOG”.
• Benefit: This integrated geospatial platform targets to assist in decision making during the present COVID-19 outbreak and support with area-specific strategies in order to handle the socio-economic impact in the recovery phase.

Actor Ranjit Chowdhry passes away

April 16, 2020

• Actor Ranjit Chowdhry, popularly known for his roles in Baton Baton Mein, Mississippi Masala, and Bollywood/Hollywood among more, passed away. He was 64.

Vineet Arora designated MD, CEO of Paytm General Insurance

April 16, 2020

• Digital payments major Paytm on 15^th April declare it has selected Vineet Arora as the managing director and chief executive officer of Paytm General Insurance
• The appointment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is a step for Paytm to further its journey into the insurance sector with an instant focus on General Insurance.

BSNL, SBI tie-up to begin UPI-based payment platform Bharat InstaPay

April 16, 2020

• State-owned BSNL in tie-up with State Bank of India started a UPI-based payment platform, Bharat InstaPay.
• According to BSNL officials, the new payment facility developed by the company will enable its partners, especially prepaid sellers, to purchase service immediately for sale.

Ajay Mahajan appointed MD & CEO of Care Ratings

April 16, 2020

• CARE Ratings on 15^th 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.

Former pro golfer Doug Sanders passes away

April 15, 2020

• 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.

World Art day observed globally on 15 April

April 15, 2020

• 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.

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

April 15, 2020

• 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.

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

April 15, 2020

• 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.