Current Affairs April 2020

US President Donald Trump unveils three phase plan to ease lockdown

US President Donald Trump unveils three phase plan to ease lockdown

US President Donald Trump unveiled a three-phase plan to reopen the country’s economy following the COVID-19 outbreak. The new program allows governors to ease the lockdown in their states gradually. America wants to be open and that a national shutdown is not a sustainable long-term solution. His administration is issuing new federal guidelines that will […]

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IMF Chief confirms World economy to suffer severe recession in 2020

IMF Chief confirms World economy to suffer severe recession in 2020

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva confirmed the world economy was already sluggish before the coronavirus outbreak now bound to suffer a “severe recession” in 2020. Addressing the Development Committee Meeting during the annual Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the IMF Managing Director said a massive global contraction in the

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Kisan Rath Mobile App launched to facilitate transportation of food grains

Kisan Rath Mobile App launched to facilitate transportation of food grains

Agriculture Ministry launched Kisan Rath Mobile App. The main aim of the app is to facilitate transportation of food grains, and the National Informatics Centre develops it. The central government to ensure farmers and traders can find transport for Agriculture and Horticulture produce. Kisan Rath App The Kisan Rath App will greatly facilitate farmers’ FPOs

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Indian High Commission in UK hosts Covid-19 virtual meet

Indian High Commission in UK hosts Covid-19 virtual meet

Indian businesses with different sectors such as financial services, hospitality, healthcare, information technology, and IT services are continually working in consultation with companies and business organizations with regard to the government’s response to Covid-19. Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs )companies to prepare for a graduated and phased reopening strategy. Around 40 Indian business representatives

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TVS acquires Britain iconic sporting motorcycle brand Norton

TVS acquires Britain iconic sporting motorcycle brand Norton

TVS Motor Company announced the acquisition of the UK’s most iconic sporting motorcycle Norton for £16 million, by acquiring certain assets of Norton Motorcycles (U.K.) The brand is known for its classic models and eclectic range of luxury motorcycles, ranging from the authentic retro classic reboots. Finally TVS Motor Singapore Pte. Ltd signed an asset purchase

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World Heritage Day observed on April 18

World Heritage Day observed on April 18

World Heritage Day known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites is observed annually on April 18.  ThemeThe theme of World Heritage Day 2020 is “Shared Culture’, ‘Shared heritage’ and ‘Shared responsibility”. The main aim is to promote cultural heritage through activities undertaken by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). HistoryThe first

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DRDOs PPE testing facility shifted from DRDE Gwalior to INMAS Delhi

DRDOs PPE testing facility shifted from DRDE Gwalior to INMAS Delhi

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) shifted its testing facility from Defence Research Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior to Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), New Delhi. The move is to overcome the time delays and to speed up delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and masks.The DRDE, Gwalior has stood at the forefront

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