Page-14 of Current Affairs - April, 2020
Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches
The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Earlier news reported that wild boars were patrolling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: Supply of Non-Essential Commodities by E-commerce prohibited during Lock Down
On April 19, 2020, the Government of India ordered that supply of non-essential commodities will remain prohibited during lock down. The order comes when E-Commerce industry geared up to deliver products such as refrigerators and mobile phones to areas that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Army supports Narela Quarantine Centre
The Indian Army is to extend its support to the Narela Quarantine Centre. It is the largest quarantine centre in the country and was established by the Delhi Government. Highlights Initially, the quarantine facility had 250 foreign nationals. Later, an ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Home Ministry issues SOPs for movement of stranded migrant labourers
On April 19, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Standard of Operating Procedure for movement of stranded migrant labourers. Highlights The workers employed in construction, agriculture, industries and other sectors have been moved from their work places and have ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: A high level force set up to work on drugs and vaccine
The Government of India has set up a high-level work force to test vaccines and drugs. The task force consists of members from NITI Aayog, DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization), ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). Highlights The main aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Uttar Pradesh-First State to Geo Tag Community Kitchens
On April 19, 2020, Uttar Pradesh became the first state to geotag community kitchens. Around 7,368 community kitchens located in 75 districts were geo tagged. Highlights The State Government of Uttar Pradesh joined hands with Google to geo tag community ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-20 April 2020
Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 20 April, 2020 INDIA Home Ministry issues SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the movement of stranded migrant labourers to their places of work Govt. creates nationwide database of healthcare professionals and volunteers “https://covidwarriors.gov.in” ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
IISD: India’s Renewable Subsidies decline by 35%
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CCEW) and International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) recently released a report called “Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies, 2020”. Highlights The report says that India’s energy subsidies have declined by 35% in 2019 as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Procurement of Pulses and Oil Seeds from Farmers
The Government of India has procured oil seeds and pulses from farmers directly at Minimum Support Prices. Currently, the Price Support Scheme for the Rabi season has been launched in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Astrophysicists: Lithium in Interstellar space & Red Giants have Connection
The Researchers in the Indian Institute of Astrophysics frame a connection between Lithium in interstellar space and lithium in red giants. The Lithium rich Helium burning stars also have connections with red giant stars. Highlights A team of scientists at ..