Current Affairs April 2020

World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April

World Malaria Day is an international event observed on 25 April every year. The day aims to spread…

Iran launched Noor, its first military satellite

Iran launched its first military satellite called "Noor" into orbit. This launch has raised tensions with the…

CCMB, IGIB develops digital surveillance to monitor and control COVID-19 spread

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and the Institute of Genetics and Integrated Biology (IGIB), along…

NASA develops VITAL, a new ventilator tailored specifically to treat COVID-19 patients

The US space agency NASA engineers have developed "VITAL", a new high-pressure ventilator tailored specifically to…

UNCTAD cancels USD 1 trillion debts owed by developing countries

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has cancelled over $1 trillion debt owed by developing countries…

The 15th Finance Commission held meeting with its Advisory Council

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April 2020. The meeting was…

Sanjay Kothari took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner

Sanjay Kothari took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). The oath office was administered by President Ram Nath Kovind on…

DST develops antiviral nano-coatings for making triple layer medical masks and N-95 respirator

Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology has approved support for upscaling…

National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24 April

The National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24 April in India. The day is observed every year in the country.…

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed on 24 April

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed on 24th April. The day aims to disseminate…