Current Affairs - April, 2022

Semicon India Conference-2022

April 30, 2022

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2022 conference, which was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Who organized the conference? It was organized by India Semiconductor Mission in partnership with industry associations. What is the theme? The theme ..

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Maharashtra Gene Bank Project

April 30, 2022

Recently, Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ‘Maharashtra Gene Bank’, a first-of-its-kind project in India. What is the objective of the Maharashtra Gene Bank Project? To conserve genetic resources in Maharashtra including marine diversity, seeds of local crops, and animal diversity. What ..

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Global Security Initiative

April 30, 2022

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a new Global Security Initiative. Why is the purpose of Global security initiative? According to the Chinese president, ..

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Mandatory Reporting of Cyber Incidents

April 30, 2022

All cybersecurity incidents in the country like targeted probing or scanning of critical systems and networks, unauthorized access of systems and data, compromise of critical systems and information, etc must be informed to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) ..

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NABARD Farmer Distress Index

April 30, 2022

With the marginal and small farmers of the country getting a raw deal regarding the waivers of farm loans, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is planning to create a farmer distress index (FDI) with the aim ..

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Study: Use of Disposable Masks in Cement Mixture

April 30, 2022

Single-use masks that were being used during the pandemic are now turning out to be an environmental problem and researchers have demonstrated a way of incorporating these masks into a mixture of cement to create more durable and stronger concrete. ..

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Google-Telangana MoU on Using Tech for Development

April 30, 2022

On 28th April 2022, Google announced that it is collaborating with the state government of Telangana and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of supporting and accelerating the state’s vision to leverage technology for the purpose of ..

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FAO Report on Fisheries, Aquaculture Insurance

April 30, 2022

FAO ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance 2022’ has recommended that private and public insurance service providers work together as there is low penetration of insurance products in the fisheries sector. The service providers must also take proactive ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 30, 2022

April 30, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 30, 2022. INDIA – Reserved category candidates are entitled to general seats on the basis of merit: SC – Mandate Document of National Curriculum Framework launched in Bengaluru – Mission ..

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 29, 2022

On the 28th of April World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed across the globe. This day also coincides with the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers. Overview: This day generates the promotion and awareness ..

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