1. Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 to noted film actor Rajinikanth
Renowned film actor Rajinikanth will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2019 . Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash JavadekarAnnounced this. It will be presented with the National Film Awards on 3 May. In a tweet, Mr. Javadekar described him as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema and said that Rajinikanth has a remarkable contribution as an artist, producer and screenwriter. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the most prestigious award in Indian cinema. Rajinikanth was born on 12 December 1950 in Bangalore as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2016) by the Government of India. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the country’s highest film honor. It was introduced by the government in 1969. The award was instituted in memory of ‘Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, Those are known as Dadasaheb Phalke. He directed India’s first feature film Raja Harishchandra (1913).
- DRDO and DMSRDE Kanpur designed Bullet Proof Jacket of low weight.
Defense Material and Stores Research Establishment Kanpur , a laboratory of DRDO , has designed a light bullet proof jacket weighing up to nine kilograms to cater to many needs of the Indian Army. The jacket was easily tested at the Phase Variational Research Laboratory – TBRL in Chandigarh and has met the standards of Bureau of Indian Standards – BIS.
- Indian Army will participate in multinational exercises in Bangladesh- Exercise Shantir Ogroshena-2021
In Bangladesh , the multinational military exercise Shantir Ogroshena 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) will be held to commemorate the birth centenary of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and mark the completion of the glorious 50 years of independence of Bangladesh. The Indian Army contingent comprises officers, JCOs and jawans from a battalion of the Dogra Regiment, who will participate in exercises from 4 April to 12 April 2021 with the Royal Bhutan Army, the Sri Lankan Army and the Bangladesh Army contingent. The theme of the exercise is “Strong Peacekeeping Operations”. Military observers from the US, UK, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore will also be present during the entire exercise.
- Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat launches Joint Logistics node in Mumbai
All future wars will be fought by the three armies in a unified manner. In order for our Armed Forces to successfully conduct such operations, it is necessary that they are provided with sound logistic support at all levels of warfare . With this in mind, Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat on 3rd April 2021 from New Delhi via video conferencing at the 3rd Joint Logistics Node (JLN) in MumbaiLaunched and dedicated services. It will provide integrated logistics cover to the JLN Armed Forces for their small arms-ammunition, rations, fuel, general store goods, civilian transport, aviation veneers and other goods and engineering cooperation to coordinate the efforts of their operations. Will also provide. The government approved the establishment of JLN in Mumbai, Guwahati and Port Blair on 12 October 2020 . JLN has started from 1 January 2021 at Guwahati and Tri-Army, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Port Blair.
- Mr. Mukhmeet S. Bhatia takes over as Director General of ESIC
IAS Mr. Mukhmeet S. Bhatia assumed the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labor and Employment , Government of India, at its headquarters in New Delhi. Shri Bhatia is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre. Prior to this he worked as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- FAO released ‘Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples’ report
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) have released a new report titled ‘ Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples ‘. The rate of deforestation in indigenous and tribal areas in the Caribbean and Latin America is low. Based on more than 300 studies published in the last two decades, this new report states that the region’s indigenous and tribal people are very much in their forests. Better protectors. Indigenous and Aboriginal people and the region’s forests play an important role in regional and global climate action, as well as in the fight against hunger, poverty and malnutrition. These regions account for nearly all of the carbon stored in the forests of Latin America and the Caribbean. There is a third part.
- First animal vaccine against coronavirus registered in Russia
The first animal vaccine against Novell Coronavirus in the world has been registered in Russia . It was announced by Russia’s agricultural security watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor . The world’s first animal vaccine against Novel coronavirus is named Carnivac-Cov . According to Rosselkhoznadzor, immunization will last up to 6 months after vaccination. However, the developers of the dosage are constantly analyzing it. According to Rosselkhoznadzor, mass production of the Kovid-19 vaccine is expected to begin in 2021. According to Russian scientists, the use of this vaccine can prevent the mutation of the virus in animals.
- India provided Nepal with a financial assistance of 800 crores of rupees for the road construction project
India ‘s Nepal under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Rs 800 crore Nepalese provided grant assistance, aimed in the Terai region of Nepal to strengthen the infrastructure of the roadis. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the Government of Nepal has identified ten priority roads to be built by the Government of India under a funding of 800 crores. These Terai roads are also known as Hulaki Highways and are located on the East-West Highway. Major cities connect. These roads will provide better travel facilities to the people of more than 284 wards, 149 villages, 18 village municipalities, 18 municipalities and 1 sub-metropolitan city. The Terai Road Project has helped strengthen the road infrastructure in the Terai region of Nepal and fostered relations between the people of the border areas of the two countries.
- Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council approves proposal to allot land to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir , the Administrative Council approved the proposal to allot 496 kanal 17 marla of land to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam-TTD in Jammu on lease basis for the construction of the temple . This approval was given in the council meeting chaired by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha . After the construction of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, religious tourism in Jammu will get a boost. Apart from Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Amarnathji Tirtha it will be another attractive tourist place.
- Mahendragiri: Odisha’s second biosphere reserve
The Odisha state government has given Mahendragiri , the second biosphere reserve in the state.As proposed. It is a mountain in the Gajapati district of the state. It is situated at an altitude of 1,501 meters. Mahendragiri is also the second highest peak in the state. Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve is an area of 4,70,955 hectares of the state’s proposed Second Biosphere Reserve. According to the feasibility report prepared by the Biosphere Reserve Committee for this proposed project, the mountainous ecosystem of South India and the Himalayas. Acting as a transitional zone between flora and fauna, it makes this area an ecological estuary of genetic diversity. Recently, the Integrated Development of Mahendragiri Hill Complex called In a workshop,
- India and Tajikistan agree to increase economic partnership further
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on all aspects of the bilateral agenda including development cooperation, his Tajik counterpart in Dushanbe, Sirojiddin Muhariddin(Sirojiddin Muhriddin). They also exchanged views on regional and international issues. The two leaders also agreed to focus on further enhancing the economic partnership. Dr. Jaishankar said that bilateral strategic relations have developed and expanded over the years, and have the potential to further strengthen economic cooperation. He said that the two countries would encourage business communities, chambers and trade bodies to engage more closely with each other, while governments continue to play an accessible role. On the last day of his three-day visit to Tajikistan, the Foreign Minister met Speaker Zokirzoda Mahmadtohir Zoir and praised the strong parliamentary support for Indo-Tajik cooperation.
- Swachhta Pakhwara was organized from 16 to 31 March 2021 in the Ministry of Steel
According to the Cleanliness Fortnight Calendar released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation for the year 2021, the Ministry of Steel and all the public companies under it: SAIL, NMDC, RINL, KIOCL, MOIL, MECON, MSTC and FSNL for the period 16 to 31 March 2021 During Swachhta Pakhwara was organized. The officers and employees of the Ministry and its public companies spread across the country participated in various activities related to cleanliness as per the scheduled time and activities.
- GGP Japan’s Financial Assistance Scheme
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) is a financial assistance scheme from Japan . Japan provides funding for development projects designed to meet the diverse basic human needs of people in more than 100 countries, including India. Grant support for grassroots projects was initiated by Japan in 1989. Grant-in-aid for grassroots projects is being given to more than 100 country countries including India. The GGP scheme supports projects implemented by non-profit organizations, medical and educational institutions, which are eligible to receive foreign funds under the relevant law of the Government of India.
- Three aircraft arrived in India from France in the fourth batch of Rafale fighters
The fourth batch of Rafale Ladaku planes arrived in India from France. The Indian Air Force said in a tweet that three I.A.F. Rafal reached India directly from France’s Istres Air Base. According to the Air Force, during the flight of these aircraft , tankers of the Air Force of United Arab Emirates supplied fuel.
- Announcement of public holiday in all the offices of the Central Government on April 14, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
The Central Government has announced a public holiday in all the offices of the Central Government on 14 April on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar . Giving information about this decision, the Ministry of Personnel said that apart from central government offices, all industrial institutes across the country will also have a public holiday.
- Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh takes over as Head of Western Command
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh took over as the Army Chief of Headquarters Western Command . He later garlanded ‘Veer Smriti’ and paid tribute to the martyrs of the Western Command. Surrendering to his exemplary service and duties to the nation, the General was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal in 2015 and the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2019.
- Atal Innovation Mission launches AIM-Prime program in partnership with BMGF and Venture Center
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) , NITI Aayog launched AIM-Prime (research program on innovation, marketability and entrepreneurship) for a large and important technological campaign to empower the country digitally . This initiative has been launched to encourage and support science and technology based startups and entrepreneurship institutes across India. In this regard, AIM launched the Bill and Milinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) to launch a nationwide program that will be implemented by the Venture Center, a non-profit technology business incubator. The first benefit of this program will be for those who develop technology (Tech Start Up / Scientist / Engineer and Clinician) with a science based solid Tech Business Idea. The program is also open to the CEOs and senior managers of the Atal Incubation Center, funded by AIM, providing support to tech entrepreneurs.
- Rahul Gandhi promised to implement Article 244 (A)
Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , in a video message, promised to implement Article 244 (A) (Article 244 (A) of the Constitution) of the Constitution so that the interests of the people in the tribal-dominated districts of Assam To be protected. Article 244 (a) of the constitution allows the creation of an ‘autonomous state’ in some special tribal areas in Assam. It was inserted into the Constitution by the Congress Government in the year 1969. It also includes the provision of Legislature and Council of Ministers.
- Reserve Bank of India Foundation Day
Reserve Bank of India on April 01 , 2021Celebrated its foundation day. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935 as per the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Initially the central office of the Reserve Bank was established in Kolkata, which was permanently shifted to Mumbai in the year 1937. The RBI governor sits in the central office of the bank and policies are set there. Although initially privately owned, it has been fully owned by the Government of India since the nationalization of the RBI in 1949. The functioning of the Reserve Bank is governed by the Central Board of Directors. As per the Reserve Bank of India Act of the Government of India, this board is appointed / nominated for four years. The primary function of the Reserve Bank is to formulate monetary policy and ensure its implementation and monitoring. In addition, it also acts as a currency issuer.
- Odisha Foundation Day: 1 April
Apral L , 2021 at Orissa in 85th Utkal Divas or Orissa Day was held. Odisha came into existence as an independent province on 1 April 1936. After attaining independence in the year 1947, the princely states of Odisha and surrounding areas ceded their power to the newly formed Government of India. The state was established as a separate British India province and to commemorate the same and to promote a sense of unity among all the citizens of the state, this day is organized. It is noteworthy that Odisha is the third largest state in India in terms of tribal population. Orissa was part of the Kalinga Empire in ancient India, conquered by Ashoka in 250 BCE, after which the Maurya dynasty ruled here for nearly a century.
