Page-11 of Current Affairs - April, 2022

National Metallurgist Award 2021

April 20, 2022

On 20th April 2022, the National Metallurgist Award 2021 will be hosted by the Union Ministry for Steel. Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, the Union Minister of Steel will be chairing this program. Overview: The National Metallurgist Award has been instituted ..

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National Apprenticeship Mela 2022

April 20, 2022

On 21st April 2022, in more than 700 locations the National Apprenticeship Mela 2022 will be organized. This event is being organized by Skill India in association with the Directorate General of Training. Aim of this initiative The aim of ..

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National Conference on Agriculture- Kharif Campaign – 2022

April 20, 2022

The National Conference on Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2022-23 has been inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. As per the 2nd Advance Estimates (2021-22), the country’s total production of foodgrains is estimated ..

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Indo-Finnish Virtual Network Centre on Quantum Computing

April 20, 2022

An Indo-Finnish Virtual Network Centre on Quantum Computing will be established by India and Finland with the aim of stimulating development projects and innovative research to address the needs of both nations. Overview: The decision to establish this centre was ..

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National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India)

April 20, 2022

The National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India) is being organized by the National Security Council Secretariat for government officials and critical sector organizations with the aim of strengthening the cyber posture of the country. Overview: On 18th April ..

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World Bank’s Global Growth Forecast

April 20, 2022

The World Bank has reduced the global growth forecast for 2022 from 4.1 percent to 3.2 percent. The growth forecast has been reduced due to the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Overview: The World Bank has proposed a ..

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World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass

April 20, 2022

The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Overview: The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation ..

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WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)

April 20, 2022

The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat will be the world’s first and only global outpost centre for traditional medicine. It will be emerging as an international hub for global wellness. Overview: PM Modi laid the ..

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RBI State of the Economy Report

April 20, 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its ‘State of the economy’ report cautioned that the surging commodity prices are causing inflation risks, especially through the surging of imports. The ever-growing widening of current and trade account deficits along with ..

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World’s First “Crypto-Backed” Payment Card

April 20, 2022

Crypto lender Nexo has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. This launch has signaled the move by financial and crypto networks to collaborate as digital assets are becoming more mainstream. Overview: Initially, the card will ..

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