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06-April-2020 Current Affairs

Exercise NCC Yogdan starts against Coronavirus infection

Exercise NCC Yogdan starts against Coronavirus infection

  • To fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, the Ministry of Defence has allowed temporary employment of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets under 'Exercise NCC Yogdan'. It has been launched as per the request of the Civil and police administration.
  • Exercise NCC Yogdan,
    - These cadets will give a helping hand to state and municipal authorities to augment relief efforts.
    - Ladakh UT has requisitioned for the employment of 8-cadets in supply chain management.
    - Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh has requisitioned for the employment of 245 cadets in supply chain and traffic management.
    - Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh (PHHPC) has requisitioned for the employment of 86 cadets.
    - Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu (TN) has requisitioned for the employment of 75-cadets.
    - Meghalaya Police has requisitioned for the employment of 80-cadets.
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC),
    - NCC is the largest uniformed youth and is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. And, it is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis.
    - It was formed on 16th July 1948, its headquarter is in New Delhi, India. Its motto slogan is 'Unity and Discipline'.
CM Naveen Patnaik gets PETA Hero to Animals Award

CM Naveen Patnaik gets PETA Hero to Animals Award

The 14th Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik (age 73 years) has been awarded the 'Hero to Animals Award' by PETA India for allocat....
To fight against COVID-19 Telangana installed 'V Safe Tunnel' to sanitize people

To fight against COVID-19 Telangana installed 'V Safe Tunnel' to sanitize people

To fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection Telangana state has installed a 'V Safe Tunnel' at the Director-General of Police (DGP) office to sanitize....
IIT Roorkee & AIIMS Rishikesh jointly develop 'Prana-Vayu' low-cost portable ventilator

IIT Roorkee & AIIMS Rishikesh jointly develop 'Prana-Vayu' low-cost portable ventilator

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Roorkee along-with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh has jointly developed 'Prana-Vayu' a ....
Bione launched a Home Screening Kit for COVID-19 infection

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Bengaluru-based Biotechnology company Bione Ventures Private Limited has launched a Home Screening Kit for Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. According to the compa....
COVID-19 Emergency Fund 'Operation Sanjeevani' launched today

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The COVID-19 Emergency Fund 'Operation Sanjeevani' has launched today in India. Under this Operation, India has supplied 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines t....
Odisha Government launched 'Mo Prativa' online cultural competition

Odisha Government launched 'Mo Prativa' online cultural competition

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Government of Odisha along with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has started 'Mo Prativa' online cultural competit....
IFS Officer Anurag Srivastava elected as new MEA Spokesman

IFS Officer Anurag Srivastava elected as new MEA Spokesman

IFS Officer (1999 batch cadre) Anurag Srivastava has been appointed as the new Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). He replaced Raveesh K....
DRDO VRDE Ahmednagar Laboratory designed disinfection chamber

DRDO VRDE Ahmednagar Laboratory designed disinfection chamber

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Vehicle Research Development Establishment (VRDE) Ahmednagar laboratory has designed a full-body disinfection chambe....
Every year on 5th April International Day of Conscience celebrated

Every year on 5th April International Day of Conscience celebrated

Every year on 5th April International Day of Conscience is celebrated throughout the globe to promote a culture of peace with love and conscience. The day also rem....
SEBI extended Madhabi Puri Buch term for six-months

SEBI extended Madhabi Puri Buch term for six-months

The central government led by PM Modi has extended the Madhabi Puri Buch term as a Whole Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)....
Noted American singer Bill Withers passed away

Noted American singer Bill Withers passed away

Noted American singer-songwriter and musician Bill Withers passed away due to heart disease in Los Angeles. He was 81 years. During his music career, he recorded s....
Each year on 5th April National Maritime Day celebrated

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Each year on 5th April National Maritime Day is celebrated throughout the country to creates awareness and to support intercontinental commerce and the global economy. ....
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