Covid-19 Current Affairs

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ released the alternative academic calendars at the upper primary stage (Classes VI to VIII) on 23 April. The calendars were developed by the NCERT under the guidance of the MHRD.  Aim:The move by the government is to engage students meaningfully during their stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic through educational […]

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has taken initiative to manufacture nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients at a time when the need for healthy and immunity-boosting foods is indispensable. Highlights:♦ IIFPT has been manufacturing such nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients under medical examination.♦ The aim is to focus on nutrition

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the Daporijo bridge over the Subansiri river. Despite nationwide lockdown, BRO constructed it, keeping in mind utmost precautions against COVID-19 and to connect the strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Shri Pema Khandu over video conferencing and open for traffic

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the COVID India Seva on 21 April. The interactive platform aims to establish a direct channel of communication with millions of Indians amid the pandemic.  Highlights:♦ The initiative is aimed at enabling transparent e-governance delivery in real-time and answering citizen queries swiftly, at scale,

Delhi Coronavirus Hotspots: As part of its aggressive cluster containment strategy, Delhi Government has added 3 more areas to the list of COVID-19 Containment Zones in the national capital. This takes the total Coronavirus Hotspots in Delhi to 87. On 21st April – Tuesday, the state government added three more areas i.e. Devli Extension in

Gujarat Coronavirus Hotspot List: Gujarat is one of the worst hit districts due to COVID-19 with over 2178 cases reported from over 27 Districts of the state. As per the latest update available on the Gujarat Health Department Website, the state has reported Coronavirus positive cases from over 27 districts in the state, which have

On 22nd April 2020, World Earth Day will be celebrated across the globe via ‘digital means’ amid the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. On the occasion of Earth Day, PM Modi sent out a tweet, expressing his gratitude towards Mother Earth and the abundant gifts she has showered on us. In the same tweet he also called

The largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in Thailand beaches. The environmentalists said that this has occurred due to the bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights:♦ The highest recorded turtle nests the authorities have found since last November was 11 in the past two decades. ♦ Phuket Marine Biological Center

Government of India formed a high-level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. The task force will work along with the international community on the vaccine development process for coronavirus. High-level taskforce:♦ The high-level task force will be co-chaired by Member, NITI Aayog, and Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India,