1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said – Tika Utsav is the beginning of the second war against the Corona epidemic.
Inaugurating a four-day special vaccination campaign in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to all citizens to follow four principles. Emphasizing the need to maintain personal and social hygiene, Shri Modi emphasized these four principles .
- – Each One- Vaccinate One, that is, those who are less educated, elderly, who cannot go and get vaccinated themselves, help them.
- – Each One- Treat One, that is, people who do not have the same means, who are less aware, help in the treatment of corona.
- Each One- Save One, that is, I should wear a mask myself and thus save myself and save others as well, this has to be emphasized.
- And the fourth important thing is that in the event of someone being a corona, the people of the society should lead the creation of a ‘ Micro Containment Zone ‘. Where there has been a positive case of a single corona, the family and society should create a ‘Micro Containment Zone’.
The Prime Minister said that the Teeka Utsav is the beginning of the second major war against the Corona epidemic. He urged that Kovid vaccine should not be a waste at all and those who are eligible must get vaccinated. On April 11, 2021, the Tika Utsav began across the country. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently appealed to the Chief Ministers of the states to organize a “Teeka Utsav”. This festival will last for 4 days . It will be held between April 11, 2021 and April 14, 2021 .
- The Center has banned the export of injection remedicivir and remadicivir active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) until the kovid situation improves in the country.
Covid cases in India have increased significantly recently. As on 11.04.2021, Kovid has 11.08 lakh active cases and is continuously increasing. Because of this , there has been a sudden spurt in demand for injected remdasivir used in the treatment of Kovid patients . This demand is likely to increase further in the coming days. Seven companies from India are producing injection remodevir under a voluntary licensing agreement with M / s Gillied Sciences of USA. They have an installed capacity of about 38.80 lakh units every month. In view of the above, the Government of India has banned the export of injectable Remedesivir and Remedesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) till the situation improves .
- The Indira Gandhi Cultural Center of the High Commission of India will launch an app teaching Sanskrit.
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Center of the Indian High Commission at Dhaka in Bangladesh will launch an Sanskrit learning app. This app is being launched by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations as part of a campaign for students, religious scholars, Indologists, historians and those interested in Sanskrit language. The name of this app is Little Guru and it also has a question and answer facility. This will make learning Sanskrit very easy and it can be learned in an entertaining way. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations has received several requests from many countries around the world to teach Sanskrit.
- Odisha launches mask campaign
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has recently launched a 14-day ” mask campaign ” to stop the spread of COVID-19 . The main objective of this initiative is to change the use of masks into a habit. This will play a much larger role in controlling the current increase of COVID-19. Also, the Odisha state government has increased the fine for violators from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000. The Government of Odisha had also amended the COVID-19 Rules under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Accordingly, people not wearing masks in public places will be fined up to Rs 2,000 for violation for the first time. When violated for the second time, people will be fined Rs 5,000.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation finalizes air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has finalized the Air Bubble Agreement with Sri Lanka . Soon, all eligible passengers will be able to travel to both countries. With this, Sri Lanka has become the sixth country in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation – SAARC in which it has entered into an agreement with India. India has so far entered into such agreements with 28 countries including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Malldives, Nigeria, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Britain and USA. Due to Corona, regular international flights have been postponed since 23 March last year.
- In China, the government fined Alibaba a quarter of a billion dollars.
The Chinese government fined Alibaba , the world’s largest online retailing company , for a quarter of a billion dollars . It is alleged that the company misused its strong position in the market for many years to prevent some vendors from moving to other platforms. This penalty is equal to four percent of the company’s earnings in 2019. Meanwhile, the company has said in a statement that the company will follow the government’s order. Company owner Jack Ma is counted among China’s most successful entrepreneurs.
- AI for Agriculture Hackathon launched
Agriculture in AI solutions to improve Google, MyGov and HUL by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Agriculture Hackathon has been introduced. Under the AI for Agriculture Hackathon, participants will develop the idea and build prototypes that address the challenges farmers face in water use and sustainability. Originally, the objective of this initiative is to conserve water and bring innovative methods to use the minimum amount of water. This initiative was launched on World Water Day. More than 80% of fresh water agriculture in India Is used in Therefore, it is important to improve the efficiency of water use in agriculture.
- 21 social sector start ups selected for HDFC Bank SmartUp Grants
HDFC Bank recently announced the winners of SmartUp Grants, 2021 . This is the fourth edition of HDFC’s SmartUp Grants. 21 startups working in the social sector have been selected to receive grants. Startups were selected through screening of 300 applications received from different parts of the country. SmartUp Grants was first established in 2017. In the last four years, HDFC has supported 87 startups. It has disbursed Rs 4 crore under this initiative.
- An increase in greenhouse gas emissions can lead to extinction of many endemic species: Biological Conservation
A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation states that many animals and plants may face extinction if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. All endemic species in the islands are at high risk of extinction due to climate change. Four out of every five endemic species in the mountains are at high risk of extinction due to climate change. 95% of marine species and 92% of land The number of species-based species may decline. In the tropical region, more than 60% of endemic species are facing extinction due to climate change. By maintaining global temperatures below two degrees Celsius as outlined in the amended Paris Agreement. Will help save most of the species.
- Nigerian President Bauzouam nominates Mahamadou as the new Prime Minister
Nigerian President Mohammad Bjhum (Mohamed Bazoum) of the new Prime Minister of the country’s president of his new Cabinet Awhumudu Mhamdu appointed (Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou). He previously served as the minister in charge of the finance and mining departments. He was the chief of staff of former President Mahamadou Issoufou between 2015 and 2021. He was sworn in as Niger’s first democratic change since independence in 1960.
- Indian Army officer Bharat Pannu broke 2 Guinness World Records
Bharat Pannu , the Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army , has earned two Guinness World Records for his fastest single cycling feat since October 2020 . The first record was made when Lieutenant Colonel Pannu cycled from Leh to Manali (a distance of 472 km) on October 10, 2020, in just 35 hours and 25 minutes. Lieutenant Colonel Pannu set a second record by making the 5,942 km long ‘ Golden Quadrilateral ‘ route, which connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata in 14 days, 23 hours and 52 minutes.
- SBI MF becomes first mutual fund company to cross Rs 5 lakh crore AAUM
SBI Funds Management Private Limited has informed that it has become the first mutual fund house in India to cross Rs 5 lakh crore of average assets under management (AAUM) . SBI MF has seen a 35% growth during FY 2020-21, with an average AUM rising from Rs 3.73 lakh crore to Rs 5.04 lakh crore. The company, which is a joint venture between India’s largest lender, State Bank of India and Europe’s largest asset manager, Amundi. The SIP book of the fund house has increased from Rs 1,180 crore to Rs 1,382 crore as compared to the previous year, registering a growth of 17%.
- India gives Rs 100 crore patrol ship “PS Zoroaster” to Seychelles
During the virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Wavell Ramkalwan , India formally handed over the 100-crore-rupee patrol vessel ” PS Zoroaster ” to Seychelles. The PS Zoroaster is the fourth Made-in-India patrol boat developed for the Seychelles since 2005. Other ships gifted by India include PS Topaz (2005), PS Constant (2014), Patrol Boat Hermes (2016). The two leaders inaugurated the new Magistrate Court building in Mahe , which was constructed with a grant of $ 3.5 million from India. India built 1 MW solar power plant at Romainville Island , Seychelles at a cost of $ 3.4 million by the Government of IndiaAlso assigned. 10 high impact community development projects were also inaugurated.
- La Sourfriere volcano erupts in southern Caribbean
Eastern Caribbean islands, located at La Soriyrere in (La Sourfriere Volcano) Volcano has recently exploded after being inactive for decades. This volcano was dormant since 1979. It started showing signs of activity in December 2020. When the volcano erupted in 1979, it had lost US $ 100 million. The volcano erupted in 1902 and killed more than a thousand people. In French, la saurierre means “sulfur outlet”. It has exploded five times since 1718. La Saurierre Volcano is a Stratovolcano. It is the island’s smallest and most northern volcano. La Sorrière volcano is in the Caribbean tectonic plate.
- India became the fastest country to vaccinate 100 million people with corona vaccine
So far more than 100 million people have been given Kovid-19 vaccine supplements in India. Significantly, India has vaccinated 10 crore people within just 85 days . Significantly, the government has started vaccinating people above 45 years of age with effect from April 1, 2021. The US vaccinated 92 million people in 85 days, while China vaccinated 61 million people in the same period.
- World Homeopathy Day: 10 April
World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on 10 April to raise awareness about homeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine. This day also marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Frederick Samuel Hahnemann , the founder of Homeopathy . On this occasion, the Ministry of AYUSH has organized a two-day conference on Homeopathy in New Delhi. The theme of the conference is ” Homeopathy – Roadmap for Integrative Medicine “.
- April 11: World Parkinson’s Day
April 11 was World Parkinson’s Day . The day is organized to make people aware of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s slows down the movement of muscles, tightens muscles and causes tremor in the body. At present, more than 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson’s and many medicines are available for its treatment. Parkinson’s can be avoided by practicing a balanced diet and exercise.
- Actor satish kaul died
Actor Satish Kaul passed away, he was infected with Kovid-19. He acted in more than 300 Hindi and Punjabi films in his career . He is considered one of the most successful actors of regional cinema. He is also called Amitabh Bachchan of Punjabi Cinema. He had gained considerable fame playing the role of Devraj Indra in the Mahabharata TV serial. Satish Kaul was born on 8 September 1948 in Kashmir. He worked in films such as Zanjeer, Yarana, Ailan, Ram Lakhan, Ijam in his career. He also acted in many popular serials like Mahabharata, Vikram and Betal.
- Renowned Mahant Mahamandaleshwar Shri Bharti Babu of Dasnami tradition in Gujarat passed away
The famous Mahant Maheshleshwar Shri Bharti Babu of the Dasnami tradition passed away in Gujarat . He was 93 years old. He breathed his last at the Bharti Ashram in Sarkhej near Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has deeply mourned the demise of Mahamandaleshwar Vishwambhar Bharathiji Maharaj of Junagadh Bharti Ashram.
