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Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches
The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to COVID-19 lock down. Highlights Earlier news reported that wild boars were patrolling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI: India accounts to 40% drop in COVID-19
On April 17, 2020 India announced that the growth in COVID-19 cases has decreased by 40%. The Government also says that before lock down, the number of cases doubled in 3 days. However, now it takes 6.2 days for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Two new products to enable COVID-19 disinfection process introduced by DRDO
The unit has been developed by Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety by using its expertise in mist technology used to suppress fire. The unit uses water mist aerator technology to spray sanitizer while entering public places. There are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI launches “Krishi Rath” application for hassle free agri transportation
On April 17, 2020 the Government of India launched the “Krishi Rath” application to help farmers to transport their agriculture produce to the mandis. Key Features of the application The farmer has to post the quantity of agricultural produce he ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Indian Army observes “No Movement”; Special train to ferry soldiers
On April 16, 2020, the Indian Army chief Lt General Manoj Naravane issued directives to all the military cantonments, headquarters, establishments to strictly ensure no movement of forces till April 19, 2020. This is being done to fight COVID-19 during ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
IPL 2020 suspended by BCCI
On April 15, 2020, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League, 2020 indefinitely. The decision was made after the lock down in India was extended till May 3, 2020. Highlights The BCCI had ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
“Dekho Apna Desh”: A Webinar launched by Tourism Ministry
On April 14, 2020, the Ministry of Tourism launched “Dekho Apna Desh”. It is a webinar that caters in-depth information about tourist destinations in the country. It also provides details about culture and heritage of India. Highlights The first webinar ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
All India Agri Transport Call Centre Numbers launched
On April 15, 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare launched All India Agri Transport Call Centre facility. The facility will avail inter-state movement of perishables. Highlights The Transport Call Centre will help in coordination between states. The traders, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Home Ministry issues Guidelines for Lock Down 2.0
On April 15, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched revised guidelines for lock down 2.0. The second lock down, also called the smart lock down aims to consolidate the gains achieved by the first lock down. It is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Wheat Procurement Season begins amidst COVID-19 crisis
Every year, wheat procurement begins by April first week and mustard procurement by last week of March. However, this year, due to lock down and COVID-19 crisis, the procurement process has been delayed by 15 days. Highlights The Food Corporation ..