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  • India provided Bangladesh one lakh anti-malarial HCQ tablets and 50,000 surgical gloves

    3 hours ago
    India sent 50,000 surgical gloves and one lakh tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to Bangladesh to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The information was passed by India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das.
    Highlights: ♦ Earlier, India took the initiative and organised a conference of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic during which a SAARC emergency fund was launched. ♦ Under this... READ MORE


    RBI announced Rs.50,000 crore liquidity for Mutual Funds

    4 hours ago
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Rs.50,000 crore liquidity support for Mutual Funds (MFs) on 27 April 2020. It approved the funds under the special liquidity facility scheme effective from 27 April. RBI's move comes after Franklin Templeton's decision to close 6 debt funds and put redemptions on hold indefinitely. Highlights: ♦ Under this move, the RBI will conduct repo operations of 90 days tenor at the fixed repo rate. The facility will be on-tap and open-ended, and... READ MORE
    Category: Banking & Finance


    Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired anti-ship missiles

    4 hours ago
    The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April. The missile test was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Anti-missile test: ♦ The anti-ship missiles were fired from surface ships, fixed and rotary-wing aircraft at the sea level by warships and aircraft.
    ♦ The missile firing was a testament to the Pakistan Navy's operational capability and military readiness. ♦ The... READ MORE
    Category: International

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    World Veterinary Day was observed on 25 April

    4 hours ago
    The World Veterinary Day was observed on 25 April 2020. The day is observed on the last Saturday of April of every year. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society.
    Theme: The theme for 2020 World Veterinary Day is "Environmental protection for improving animal and human health." The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA). World Veterinary Day: World Veterinary Day was first... READ MORE
    Category: Important Days


    Researchers develop organic-Inorganic hybrid nanocoatings for disposable masks

    5 hours ago
    Dr.Viswanatha R from Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru under the DST Nano Mission has developed organic-inorganic hybrid nanocoatings for disposable masks. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved the large-scale production of the mask. Why nano-coating is needed? The N95 masks are capable of filtering out all types of particles, including viruses and bacteria. These masks are expensive and need prior training as standard practice before using it. Inexpensive... READ MORE


    Herbal products produced by CIMAP may boost immunity to avoid infection

    5 hours ago
    The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, researchers have developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons. The products will help to alleviate the dry cough symptom generally associated with the coronavirus infection. Herbal Products: ♦ The two herbal products will be transferred to the entrepreneurs and start-up companies for further... READ MORE


    IIT-Jodhpur scientist said COVID-19 may affect CNS causing loss of smell and taste

    5 hours ago
    Scientists of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2. The study found that the loss of smell and taste of infected patients makes their entire Central Nervous System (CNS) and the underlying structures in the brain more prone to viral infection with devastating effects. Highlights: ♦ SARS-CoV-2 interacts with a specific human receptor known as hACE2 (human angiotensin-converting enzyme-2) which is the... READ MORE


    NAFED distributed about 6 lakh MT pulses to nearly 20 crore households for 3 months under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

    6 hours ago
    Under Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Centre is planning to transport and milling of pulses in the country to distribute one kilogram of pulses to about 20 crore households for 3 months. Highlights: ♦ The massive operation includes the lifting of un-milled pulses from the godowns, getting the pulses cleaned, and then reaching them to the states for distribution.
    ♦ Under the scheme, NAFED will distribute around 5.88 lakh metric tonnes (MT) pulses to about 20 crore... READ MORE
    Category: Indian Affairs


    NTPC launched Hydrogen Fuel bus and car project for Leh, New Delhi

    6 hours ago
    India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses and an equal number of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based electric cars in Leh and Delhi.   Highlights: ♦ The first of its kind move aims to procure Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based vehicles is a project in the country. It will provide complete solutions from green energy to the fuel cell vehicle. ♦ The EoI has been issued by NTPC's... READ MORE
    Category: Indian Affairs


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    Team led by IIT-Bombay student develops Ruhdaar, a low-cost mechanical ventilator

    7 hours ago
    A team from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-Bombay, NIT Srinagar and Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir has developed "Ruhdaar," a low-cost ventilator using locally available materials. This invention will solve the problem of the ventilator, which is the primary requirement to treat COVID-19 patients, as the high-end ventilators used in hospitals cost in lakhs of rupees. Ruhdaar: ♦ Ruhdaar... READ MORE


    PM addressed 11th Episode of Mann Ki Baat 2.0 on 26 April

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 11th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat 2.0' on 26 April. PM appreciated the resolve of the people as to how at each and every place, people have come forward to help each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: ♦ In his address, the PM urged the people to wear a mask if people want to save themselves and others from disease. He also suggested people use a Gamchha or a light towel to cover the face.
    ♦ The PM urged the... READ MORE
    Category: Indian Affairs


    Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on 26 April

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    Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on 26 April. It is an annual event that is celebrated in the honour of the birth of Vishwaguru Basaveshwara, the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Lord Basaveshwara and greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi. The day aims to spread Lord Basavanna's works and his ideas around the world to make the world a better place. Basavanna: Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, Kannada poet,... READ MORE