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Samadhan: A challenge launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development
On April 7, 2020, the Ministry of Human Resource Development launched “Samadhan”, a challenge to address COVID-19 in the country. The mega online challenge was launched by the Innovative Cell of Ministry of Human Resources Development and AICTE (All India ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NHAI: 3,979 km of NH constructed in one year; Highest in Indian History
The National Highway Authority of India recently completed the construction of 3,979 km of national highways in the financial year 2019-20. This is the highest ever target achieved by the authority in a financial year since its establishment. The Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Exports: GoI launches guidelines for Certificate of Origin
The Ministry of Commerce recently launched an online platform to issue Certificate of Origin to the exporters and other guidelines. The move is being taken to facilitate shipments during lock down. Highlights Currently, the online platform is used obtain certificate ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Top GKToday’s News Headlines-8 April 2020
[no_toc]Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 8 April, 2020 INDIA A COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days in absence of preventive measures: ICMR An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Japan declares Emergency
On April 7, 2020, the world’s third largest economy, Japan declared emergency to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The State of Emergency is to last till May 6, 2020. Highlights Iniatially, the emergency is to be applied in six prefectures namely ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
India allows export of 12 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
On April 7, 2020, the Government of India allowed the export of 12 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). GoI had earlier banned the export of these APIs and their formulations to prevent their shortages in India. Highlights The Directorate General of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Jan Aushadhi Sugam App launched: Essential Medicines home delivered by “Swasth Ke Sipahi”
The Pharmacists of the Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra established under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJAP) are delivering essential medicines at the doorsteps of elderly and other patients. Highlights The PMBJAP that was launched with the intention of providing ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
China and US bring in aid for India
The United States has announced 2.9 million USD aid for India to fight against COVID-19. Apart from the US, China is to donate more than 1,70,000 Personal Protective Equipment to India. India-China Currently, there are 3,87,000 PPE kits in the ..