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“Saiyam” Mobile application launched by Pune Municipal Corporation
On April 21, 2020, Pune Municipal Corporation launched “Saiyam” mobile application. The application has been developed to monitor home quarantine citizens The Plan The Pune Municipal Corporation has appointed teams in five different zones. These teams will conduct follow-ups with ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Third Phase of Gujarat’s “Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan” begins
The Gujarat state government has launched the 3rd edition of the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan to prepare the water bodies before the monsoon. Background The Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan is a water conservation scheme launched by the Gujarat ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ICMR to States: “Stop Using Rapid Test Kits for 2 days”
On April 21, the Indian Council of Medical Research directed the states to stop using rapid test kits for 2 days. The order comes after several states started complaining about faulty kits. Highlights The GoI had received around 3 lakh ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-22 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 22 April, 2020 INDIA Civil Services Day celebrated on April 21 Caregivers of senior citizens residing with them, food processing units exempted from lockdown: Govt Dr Harsh Vardhan launches ‘COVID India Seva’, an ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“COVID India Seva”: An interactive Platform launched by GoI
On April 22, 2020, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan launched “COVID India Seva” platform. The platform is an interactive medium established to provide a channel of communication between the citizens and the Government. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 22: World Earth Day
Every year World Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. The day is celebrated to demonstrate environmental protection. It is being celebrated since 1970. This year the World Earth Day is celebrated under the theme Theme: Climate Action Highlights On ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 21: World Creativity and Innovation Day
Every year on April 21, the World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated by the United Nations. The day creates awareness about the importance of innovation and creativity to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They are also called the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: Dashboard launched to provide details about dhabas and repair shops
On April 21, 2020, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched a dashboard in its website www.morth.nic.in. The dashboard will provide information about dhabas and trucks. Highlights The dashboard has been launched to help cargo and truck drivers and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
BRO: Daporijo Bridge across Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh inaugurated
On April 20, 2020, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu inaugurated a bridge across the Subansiri river. The bridge was constructed by the BRO (Border Roads Organization). Highlights The developmental work of the Daporijo bridge was undertaken by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
PM-KISAN Scheme: 17,793 crores released to 8.89 farmers
On April 20, 2020, the Government of India released 17,793 crores of rupees to 8.89 crores of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. Highlights The Government has credited the amount in order to help farmers during the lock ..