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World Veterinary Day Observed on April 25th
April 25th was observed as World Veterinary Day and the theme for the 2020 event is ‘Environmental Protection for Improving Animal and Human Health’. About the Day The World Veterinary Day was designated by the World Veterinary Association in 2011. ..
Wild Canids suggested as Flag-bearers to expand Conservation Enterprise
Conservationists are highlighting the need for conservation of wild canid species in India and how they can be ‘flag-bearers’ for India’s conservation enterprise. Wild Canids in India India has 23% of world’s terrestrial carnivore species. It has 8 species of ..
Chemical Industry becomes the Top Exporting Sector in the Country for the First Time
For the first time ever, India’s chemical and petrochemical industry has become the top exporting sector in the country. About India’s chemical industry has become the top exporting sector in the country for the first time in its history- registering ..
RBI launched a 50,000 Crore INR Liquidity Window to support Mutual Funds
The RBI has announced a special liquidity window of 50,000 crore INR for mutual funds in light of Franklin Templeton closing down 6 of its debt funds due to lack of liquidity. High Risk Mutual Fund Mutual funds are investment ..
Exercise Pitch Black 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2020 edition of the exercise Pitch Black has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Lockdown. Pitch Black Pitch Black is a multilateral air combat training exercise hosted by Australia. The 2020 event was originally scheduled ..
SIPRI Releases the ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ Report
The SIPRI released the ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ and ranked India as the 3rd largest military spender in the world. Highlights of the Report The report showed that the global military expenditure has increased to 1,917 billion USD ..
April 26th was Marked as the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was observed on April 26th in remembrance of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Chernobyl Incident The Chernobyl nuclear disaster was a nuclear accident in Ukraine that ranked 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale. ..
World Intellectual Property Day Observed on April 26th
April 26th, 2020 was observed as the World Intellectual Property Day on the theme of ‘Innovate for a Green Future’. About the Day The World Intellectual Property Day is observed on April 26th to raise awareness about the importance of ..
India’s Holdings of US Government Securities Reached Record High
In February, India’s holdings of US government securities reached 177.5 billion USD- an increase of 33.2 billion USD in one year. Top Countries Holding US Government Securities The US Treasury Department had released data on foreign holdings of its government ..
Tamil Nadu Promulgates Ordinance to Ensure Dignified Burial/ Cremation
After a series of incidents where locals protested against the burial of COVID-19 victims, the Tamil Nadu government promulgated an ordinance which makes blocking such burials/ cremation a criminal offence. About the Incidents In April, the burials and cremations of ..