UB Parvin Rao is NASSCOM’s new chairman
April 7, 2020
- UB Pravin Rao has been appointed as new chairman od National association of software and Services Companies(NASSCOM)
- He will be replacing Keshav Murugesh.
Civil Aviation Ministry launched “Lifeline UDAN”
April 7, 2020
- The Civil Aviation ministry has launched initiative “Lifeline UDAN” to supply medical supplies and other medical cargo including essential medicines, masks, ventilators etc.
- This initiative will ensure sufficient supply of these products all over the country.
“Mo Prativa” competition held in Odisha
April 6, 2020
- Odisha Government in collaboration with UNICEF has launched “Mo Prativa” an online competition portal.
- The aim of this portal is to keep students engaged in interactive activities during the lockdown period due to COVID-19.
- Theme” Being at home during Lockdown and My responsibility as a young citizen during COVID-19.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnayak honored by PETA for feeding animals
April 6, 2020
- Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnayak has been honored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(PETA) with the “Hero to Animals Award“
- He has been conferred with this award by PETA for feeding animals during the period of COVID-19 pandemic with a total cost of Rs. 54 Lakh.
Grammy award winner Bill Withers passed away
April 6, 2020
- 3 times Grammy Award winner and an American singer Bill Withers has passed away at the age of 81.
- He will be awarded the “Navy Award” posthumously by the American government.
April 5: International day of Conscience announced by UN
April 5, 2020
- United Nations Organization has declared 5th April as “International day of Concise“.
- Aim of this day is to remind people about the values of self-analysis and interaction with each other to make social and responsible communities.
Indian Air force launches “Operation Sanjeevani”
April 5, 2020
-
- The Indian air force has launched “Operation Sanjeevani” to supply 6.2 tonnes of medical equipment and medicines to the Maldives via cargo aircraft “C-130J Super Hercules“.
- These supplies are required by the Maldives to treat patients affected by COVID-19.
Kobe Bryant has been inducted in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of fame
April 5, 2020
- American Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been inducted in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
- He has become the 9th player to become the member to achieve this milestone.
“V Safe Tunnel” for sanitization installed by Telangana Government
April 5, 2020
- Telangana Government has installed a ” V Safe tunnel” at the office of DG of Police. It uses a combination of water-soluble polymer and iodine.
- It is capable of disinfecting a person from any possible bacteria or virus such as SARS and ebola.
Amitabh Kant to head group for coordinating COVID-19 related activities
April 5, 2020
- Amitabh Kant will be heading the group constituted by the Government of India for addressing issues related to COVID-19 such as identification of problems, effective solutions, and planning.
- The group will coordinated response activities among, Private players, NGOs and International Organizations.