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INDIAN STATES
- Andhra Pradesh state’s governor was awarded the Kalinga Ratna Award 2021.
- Odisha state launched Dial 112 an emergency response support system.
- In Maharashtra state, Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial is being established.
- Gujarat state passed the Freedom of Religion Act 2003 Bill.
- Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state participated in Dandi March in Surat.
- Maharashtra home minister resigned from his post after allegations of corruption.
- Jammu Kashmir state has the highest arch railway bridge in the world.
- Delhi Meerut Expressway became India’s first 14-lane expressway.
- Maharashtra state’s “hapus mango” was awarded, GI Tag.
- Haryana state allocated 140 acres of land to Flipkart company.
- Madhya Pradesh state decided to work 5 days a week.
- Piyush Goyal has dedicated the Hansdiha Godda railway line to the nation.
- Ministry of Tourism organized the program “Tapping the potential of Kashmir: Another day in Paradise“.
- India’s first electric vehicle lithium battery plant will be installed in Karnataka state.
- Surendra Kumar Yadav was appointed to the post of Deputy Lokayukta of the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- Delhi State/UT govt started the “Jahan jogi wahan makan scheme“.
- Maharashtra state got India’s first floating LNG storage and regasification unit.
- Uttar Pradesh state won the E-Panchayat Award 2021.
- In Chhattisgarh state KSK Mahanadi Power Project is being prepared with Rs 3.6 billion.
- The Theravada Buddhist community of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated Sangken ceremony.
- Udhampur became the first district of J & K to implement the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana.
- In Meghalaya state India’s first disc foot bats were discovered.
- In Jodhpur city the country’s first Swas Bank will be opened.
- Uttarakhand state decided to close all govt offices.
- Recently Uttar Pradesh state govt has implemented “National Security Act” against black marketing.
- PM Modi has recently launched the distribution of A-Property Cards under “Svamitva scheme”.
- In the Chandler Good Government Index(CGI), India ranked 49th place.
- Haryana state approved the Harihar policy for the upliftment of Orphans.
- Punjab state increased the blessing scheme amount from 21000 t0 51000.
WORLD
- With Japan country, India signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) for cooperation in the field of water resources.
- In Israel country, there will be held a parliamentary election for the fourth time in 2 years.
- England country will preside over the 47th G7 summit.
- Russia country’s building “Lakhta Centre” was awarded Emporis Skyscraper Award 2019.
- China country approved the proposal for a controversial change in Hong Kong’s electoral system.
- UNESCO released World in 2030: Public survey report.
- England country will preside over the World Cities Cultural Forum 2021 conference.
- Pham Minh Chinh became the new Prime Minister of Vietnam.
- Sri Lanka country banned the import of “palm oil” from India.
- In UAE country the Barak nuclear power plant starts its commercial operations.
- China announced to make a polar silk route in the Arctic ocean.
- India has decided to import 36% less oil from Saudi Arabia.
- With Sri Lanka country, India signed an air bubble agreement.
- Uzbekistan together with Kazakhstan built the Transborder Trade Centre named “Central Asia“.
- DBS Bank was awarded India’s Best International Bank 2021 honor.
- Archaeologists of Egypt country discovered the lost gold city of Luxor.
- New Zealand country became the first country to bring climate change law for the financial sector.
- By the year 2022, the UAE country announced sending its rover “Rashid” to the moon.
- The govt of Sri Lanka banned many radical Islamic organizations including IS eleven.
- Egypt country seized Evergreen ship after blocking the Suez Canal.
- In Australia country, the Seroja Cyclone devastated.
- America country expelled 10 Russian diplomats.
- United Nations Population Fund released the State World Population Report.
- India ranked 84th position in Henley Passport Index 2021.
- India ranks 142nd in the World Press Freedom Index 2021.
- In Russia country Baikal-GVD salt launched the world’s largest underwater neutrino telescope.
- Australia Country separated itself from China with “Belt and Road” Initiative.
- Indonesia country “KRI Nangla 402” submarine went missing.
- India has been elected for 3 bodies of American Economic and Social Council.
- India ranked 87th energy conversion index 2021.
- The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 be held in South China(Hainan Province).
- South Africa country’s National Park Table Mountain caught fire.
- America passed the religion based travel ban “No Ban Act“.
- Delhi represented India in World Cities Culture Forum(WCCF).
- Japan country declared 3 months emergency.
- Saudi Arabia country’s Loujain al-Hathloul was awarded the top European rights award.
- United Arab Emirates country sent 80 MT of Oxygen with the help of Linde company.
- Iran banned the air traffic of passengers of India.
- India Ranked 3rd in terms of military spending in Song 2020.
- Armenia country’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigns from his post.
- Thailand country set a Guinness world record by burning 330000 candles in a Buddhist temple.
- Sri Lanka country banned face coverings in public places.
- Britain became the first country in the world to approve the use of self-driving vehicles.
- India has entered into an agreement with Britain country on the matter of customs.
- World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge started in Portugal.
- 2+2 ministerial dialogue was organised between India and foreign minister of Russia country.
BUSINESS
- Google company launched a short video platform called Threadit.
- Amit Chanda has been appointed as the MD & CEO of L&T Technology Services Limited.
- World Bank and AIIB approved a loan of $300 million for Punjab state.
- World Bank gave the US $ 25 Million to Afghanistan country.
- Virat Kohli Indian Cricketer was appointed as the brand ambassador of the insurance company Digit Insurance.
- America country ended the ban on H-1B visa imposed on India.
- LG mobile company closed its smartphone business completely.
- Jeff Bezos topped the Forbes annual list of billionaires.
- Tarun Bajaj has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary of India.
- The International Monetary Fund estimated (12.5%) India’s growth rate in the year 2021-22.
- S Raman was appointed as the Chairman and MD of Small Industries Development Bank Of India.
- RBI increased the maximum balance limit in the payment bank from one lakh to 2 lakh.
- Sanjeev kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of Airport Authority of India(AAI).
- Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the development committee meeting of World Bank-IMF.
- RBI institutions decided to publish financial inclusion information.
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry passed Copyright Rules 2021.
- Virat Kohli was appointed as Vivo’s brand ambassador.
- In China country, Alibaba Group has been fined $2.8 billion.
- ADB bank approved a $484 million for Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor(CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.
- NITI Aayog launched India’s first “Online Dispute Resolution Handbook“.
- Nomura estimated the percentage of India’s GDP to be (12.6%) in the FY 2021-22.
- Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation issued Green Bond, India’s First municipality.
- Microsoft company acquired “Nuance Communications“.
- Ravi Shankar Prasad launched NSC Online Grievance Management Portal.
- Punjab National Bank started digital initiatives in the name of PNB@ Ease.
- Kabira Mobility launches India’s first high speed commercial delivery scooter “Hermes 75”.
- Britain country approved the extradition of Nirav Modi.
- Turkey country banned the use of cryptocurrencies for the purchase of good and services.
- Flipkart tie up with Adani Group to build its warehouse in India.
- Ajay Seth became the new Secretary of the Economic Department of Ministry of Finance.
- Piyush Goyal chaired the first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council.
- Under S Rajeshwar Rao chairmanship the RBI decided to set up the Regulatory Review Authority.
- Flipkart Company Acquires “Cleartrip” Company for Digital Travel solutions.
- Krishna Prasad was appointed as “The Hindu” Editorial Officer.
- Citibank announced the closure of its consumer banking business in India.
- Piyush Goyal launched the “Startup India Seed Fund” scheme.
- Amit Jain became the chairman of Mobile Marketing Association India(MMAI).
- ICRA estimates India’s GDP growth rate to be (10.5%) for FY 2021-22.
- Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal became brand Ambassador of Puma India.
- SAATHI program was started by country’s mining firm Vedanta for the MSME sector.
- UK launches new digital currency “Britcoin” for simple transactions.
- Chitra Thomas has been appointed Tesla India HR head.
- SBI estimates India’s GDP growth to be (10.4%) for FY 2021-22.
- RBI limited the tenure of MD and CEO of banks for 15 years.
- Goldman Sachs estimated India’s GDP growth rate to be (10.5%) in the FY 2021-22.
- OLA company announced the establishment of the world’s largest two-wheeler charging network in India.
- Lenskart company acquired delivery startup Dailyjoy.
- ICICI Bank launched digital banking platform “Merchant stack“.
- Amitabh Chaudhry was appointed as MD and CEO of Axis Bank.
- TRIFED tied up with “The Link Fund” for tribal development.
- LIC ranked 10th in the most valuable Indian insurance brand listed in the year 2021.
SPORTS
- Men’s Boxing World Championship 2023 will be held in Uzbekistan(Tashkent).
- Ashleigh Barty Australian player won the title of the Miami Open Tennis tournament for the second time.
- Hubert Harkach won the title of Miami Open 2021 Badminton Men’s Championship.
- Australian women’s cricket team set the world record for the most ODI wins.
- North Korea country announced not to participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2021.
- FIFA suspends Chad Football and Pakistan Football Federation(PFF) organization.
- Netra Kumanan became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics.
- Online Cricket Tournament was organized between India and America country.
- Jitendra Singh flagged off the Indo-Russian Friendship Car Rally 2021.
- Malaysia country will host the Global T20 Canada Cricket of the year 2021.
- Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
- Manisha Maun ITBP player won a gold medal in the boxing World Cup held in Germany.
- MC Mary Kom won the Sportswoman of the Decade Award at Aces Awards 2021.
- Cricketer Ken Williamson of New Zealand country is awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
- Spain country hosted the 22nd Lawrence World Sports Awards.
- Siddharth Singh Logam became the Director-General of the National Anti-Doping Agency(NADA).
- ICC imposed an 8-year ban on former captain of Zimbabwe country Heath Streak.
- Beth Mooney of Australian country was named “Leading Women Cricketer in the World“.
- Kapil Dev Indian cricketer was named as ODI cricketer of the 1990s.
- The Book “Believe” based on the life of Suresh Raina cricketer will be launched in 2021.
- In Asian Wrestling Championship, Sarita Mor won Gold medal in the 59 kg village weight.
- America country will host the World Table Tennis Championship.
- Vinesh Phogat won gold medal in 53 Kg category in Asian wrestling championship.
- Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu created a new world record by lifting 119 Kg weight class.
- BCCI agreed to issue visas to Pakistan country’s team.
- Kazakhstan country stood first in the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship with 17 medals.
- Water Sports and Advance Institute was inaugurated on the banks of Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand.
- Spain country won the Copa del Rey football tournament.
- Arjun Kalyan became the 68th Grandmaster of India.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first captain to play 200 matches in the same cricket team.
- Virat Kohli is the first player to score 6000 runs in IPL recently.
- Rafael Nadal won the title of 12th Barcelona Open.
- America country will host the World Table Tennis Championships 2021 for the first time.
- Manchester city won the league cup football tournament.
- 22nd Commonwealth Games 2021 be held in Birmingham(England).
- Recently in Archery World Cup, Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das won Gold medal.
- Yusuf Pathan announced his retirement from all formats.
DEFENCE
- In a massive attack conducted by Chhattisgarh Maoist Attack,23 jawans were martyred.
- Sushil Chandra became the new Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- DRDO organization has developed chaff technology to protect Indian Navy ships.
- Supreme Court launched the AI-powered thesis “SUPACE” of the apex court.
- With Vietnam country, India organized a maritime security dialogue program.
- Indian Army Chief MM Naravane has gone on a 5-day visit to Bangladesh country.
- In Mauritius country, the INS surveyor was deployed for a joint hydrographic survey.
- America country’s Navy conducted the Freedom of Navigation operation in the Indian Ocean.
- Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of the Indian Army.
- Nagaland govt extended ceasefire agreement with naked groups for 1 year.
- Biennial IAF commanders conference 2021 held in New Delhi.
- America together with India formed the Hydrogen Task Force.
- America extended the deadline for the withdrawal of American soldiers from Afghanistan country.
- In Kyrgyzstan country’s capital Bishkek “Khanjar” army practice started.
- Ashok Leyland company distributes the first light bullet proof vehicles to the Indian Air Force.
- China country refused to remove the army from Hot Springs and Gogra.
- IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria went to an official visit to France country.
- Indian Navy commissioned indigenously build ALH MK-III and INAS 323 in Goa state.
- Sanjay Srinet became the new chairman of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission.
- Sunil Arora became the new Governor of Goa State.
- Australia country partnered with India for the Indian Pacific Ocean initiative.
- Israel sign the largest defense procurement agreement with Greece.
- United Nations Security Council agreed to implement a ceasefire agreement in Libya country.
- Sanjay Yadav was appointed as acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.
- P.S. Karkare Air Vice Marshal has recently taken over as Senior Officer at Western Air Command Headquarters.
- Recently, Ramnath Kovind has appointed Justice NV Ramana as the 48th Chief Justice of the country Sworn in as India.
- Vanita Gupta Indian American was appointed as the associate attorney General of America.
- Girish Chandra Murmu has been elected external auditor of OPCW organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
- Rajesh Bindal became the Chief Justice of Kolkata High Court.
- DRDO organization developed single crystal blade technology.
- Vaishali Hivasai became the first women commanding officer of Border Roads Organization(BRO).
- DRDO equipped Python-5 air-to-air missile on LCA Tejas aircraft.
- Indian Army tied up with HPCL and NIDEO under Ladakh United Minds Program.
- With Albania NATO start “Defender Europe-21” joint military exercise.
- Vimla Kapoor became the judge of High Court of Chhattisgarh state.
EDUCATION
- NASA landed its injector helicopter on Mars.
- NASA’s Chandra Observatory detected the emission of X-ray rays on Uranus.
- Sikkim state became the first state to give a monthly micro scholarship to school students.
- Scientists used the stem cell of Frog to make a new living Robot.
- China country opened the world’s largest radio telescope for the FAST exhibition.
- PM Modi released a book titled “Exam Warriors“.
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched the Sarthak initiative for the implementation of the National Education Policy.
- Indian Institute of Science(Bangalore) is the top ranked in the academic rankings of global schools.
- ICCR launched the world’s first Sanskrit teaching app under Little Guru App name.
- Bihar is the first state in the country to create an e-library for its textbooks.
- NASA announced the launch of the Space Crew 2 program.
- NASA’s Osiris Rex spacecraft hit the Asteroid Bennu.
- Ministry of Rural Development organised the Gender Dialogue Program 2021.
- Asmat Parveen became the first Muslim women to get gold medal in Sanskrit Grammar Acharya.
- On Mars planet NASA has found evidence of Oxygen and 98 percent carbon dioxide.
- Russia country announced to build its own space station.
- Tbilisi city was declared as the World Book Capital for the year 2021.
- NASA space agency released the picture of “Interacting Galaxies Arp 273“.
- Agreement with Singapore country is signed to promote technology based start in India.
- NASA space agency successfully launched the shield mission.
- China names its first Mars rover to Zhurong.
- Andhra Pradesh state tied up with Microsoft to train youth for Skill development.
- IIT Madras institute built India’s first 3D printed house.
- China country launched robot prototype NO-01 clear space debris.
- Morarji Desai National Yoga Institute Online yoga training program established in New Delhi.
HEALTH
- In IIT Kanpur Institute a touch-sensitive clock is developed for visually impaired persons.
- Bangladesh country’s Government announced the suspension of all public traffic.
- In Rajasthan state, the country’s first Agriculture based solar power plant was established.
- IIT Delhi Institute developed a dengue detection device which can detect dengue in 1 hour.
- Delhi State/UT govt has launched the “Lab on Wheels” initiative.
- India signed an agreement with Japan country’s National Atmospheric Research Laboratory(NARL).
- PM Modi announced to celebrate “Tika Utsav” on April 11- April 14.
- Odisha state govt started a “14 Day Mask campaign“.
- In Bihar state, the announcement of a 50-km journey for the differently-abled persons.
- Odisha state has double the number of dolphins in Chilika Lake.
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan Singh has started the diet revolution movement.
- Lakshadweep UT was declared as TB-free.
- Piyush Goyal launched e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace connecting farmers and buyers.
- The government of India launched the mental health digital platform in the name of MANAS.
- Skymet declared a better monsoon in India in the year 2021.
- NGT set up a National Task Force to monitor the pollution of 124 cities.
- India’s first vertical forest tower “Mana Foresta” build in Bangalore city.
- Chhattisgarh state implemented the Essential Services Protection Act.
- Infosys company constituted the Environmental Social and Governance Committee under the chairmanship of Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.
- IIT Hyderabad developed the world’s cheapest hygiene products “Durocia”.
- Uttar Pradesh state announced to establishment of 10 oxygen plots.
- First Mega Food Park was launched between India and Italy country.
- In Gujarat state RT-PCR test is made compulsory for people coming back from Kumbh.
- Railways has converted 4002 trains for Covid-19 “Care cum isolation facility“.
- Punjab state announced to achieve “Har Ghar Jal” Target by the year 2022.
- Tamil Nadu state started an online yoga session for prisoners.
- Uttar Pradesh became the first state to give free vaccines to people above 18 years.
- France country passed the Ecocide bill to punish people who cause environmental damage.
- IIT Kharagpur commercialized Covirap diagnostic technology.
- Rajasthan state launched the “No Mask No Movement” campaign.
- In 300 park, the Tourism and Wildlife Society’s Butterfly Conservation Campaign begin.
- NASA space agency developed a breathable oxygen device on Mars.
- Government of India announced to airlift 23 oxygen production plant from Germany country.
- Madhya Pradesh state started Covid-19 Yoddha Kalyan Yojana.
- The Gambia country has recently been recognised by the WHO to end trachoma.
- In Ahmedabad city DRDO established Covid Hospital.
- India has started Operation Oxygen due to lack of Oxygen.
- Madhya Pradesh state started a program called “disease-free“.
- Jharkhand state imposed prohibition of the use and sale of Tobacco.
- PM-Care Fund announced 551 oxygen plants to be installed for public health facilities.
- America remove the ban on export of raw material for Covid-19 vaccine from India country.
- DRDO announced to set up 500 medical oxygen plants in 3 months.
- Delhi govt announced to import 21 ready to use oxygen plants from France.
- World Health Organisation announced the granting of 4000 concentrators to India.
- National Commission for Women launched whatsapp helpline number “9354954224” for pregnant women.
- America country sent the first batch of 2184 oxygen concentrators to India.
- Kerala State reduced the price of RT-PCR tests from 1700 to 500 rupees.
- In Karnataka state ministers decided to donate their 1 year salary for Covid-19 relief work.
- In Karnal city launched “Oxygen on Wheels” initiative.
LIFESTYLE
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank inaugurated “Anandam: centre for Happiness” at IIM Jammu Kashmir.
- Kiran Bhatia and Manisha Pathak Shelat is the author of the launch book “Raising a Humanist: Conscious Parenting in an Increasingly Fragmented World“.
- Jaspal Singh was honored with the Indian Achievers Award 2021.
- TRIFED started a campaign called “Sankalp Se Siddhi” in association with the Tribal ministry.
- Tisca Chopra is the author of the launch book “What’s Up with Me“.
- Dr. Harshvardhan Singh started the tribal health cooperation “Anamay” campaign through video conferencing.
- Ashutosh Bhardwaj was awarded the Devishankar Awasthi Award 2020.
- Lt Col Bharat Pannu broke the Guinness world records in the fastest single cycle.
- Narendra Singh Tomar launched Madhu Kranti Portal and NAFED’s Honey Corner in Delhi state/UT.
- Dr. Achyuta Samanta is the author of the launch book “Neelima Rani-My Mother My Hero“.
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched the world’s first micro sensor-based explosive trace detector “NanoSniffer“.
- Tapasthali of a great poet Surdas has been changed from Mahmadpur to “Parasoli”.
- Akshay kumar was awarded the Golden Globe Honors Foundation for Environment Protection.
- Nomadland was voted the best film at the British Academy Film Awards(BAFTA).
- Gunit Monga was awarded the Knight of the Order of Arts and letters Award.
- Yatindra Mishra is the author of the launch book “Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akbar“.
- Poonam Gupta became the first female director of NCAER.
- Radiant Sitha won the AICTE Lilavati Award 2021 in the “Legal Awareness” category.
- K Madhavan has been appointed as the President of Star India Walt Disney Company.
- Pagalya Indian Film won the Best Foreign Language Teacher award at Moscow International Film Festival.
- Roberto Benigni won the lifetime Achievement Award of 78th Venice Festival.
- Tamil Cinema actor Vivek has died at the age of 59.
- Rajasthan University gave Ambedkar National Award to Janak Singh Meena.
- JK Rowling is the author of the launch book “The Christmas Pig“.
- Priyanka Mohite became the first Indian woman to conquer Mount Annapurna.
- Rumana Sinha won Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award 2021.
- Akash Ranson is the author of the launch book “Climate Change Explained-For One and All“.
- Purushottam Sharma was appointed as Director of Information and Public Relations Department.
- Aakash Ranison is the author of the book titled “Climate change explained for one and all“.
- Chloe Zhao became the first black woman to win an Oscar.
- Anthony Hopkins won the Oscar for Best Actor.
- Yashaswini Chandra is the author of the launch book “The Tale of the Horse: A History of India on Horseback“.
- Pradeep Gupta is the author of launch book “How India Votes: And What it Means‘”.
- Krithi Karanth became the first Indian woman to receive the world Innovator Award.
- Sadhguru is the author of the launch book “Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny“.
- Former BJP President of Jharkhand state Laxman Giluwa died.
- Chandro Tomar famous as Grandma Shooter has died.
WHAT'S ON THE DAY
- 4rt April was International Mine Awareness Day celebrated.
- 6th April was International Sports Day for development and peace celebrated.
- 41st Establishment day was celebrated by Bharatiya Janata Party on 6th April.
- 7th April was World Health Day celebrated.
- 9th April was CRPF Shaurya Day was celebrated.
- 10th April was World Homeopathy day celebrated.
- Indian Council of Cultural Relations(ICCR) celebrates its foundation day on 9th April 2021.
- 11th April was National Safe Motherhood Day celebrated.
- 14th April was Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated.
- 14th April was “Puthandu or Tamil New Year” celebrated.
- 15th April was World Art Day celebrated.
- Himachal Pradesh state celebrated its foundation day on 15th April.
- 16th April was World Voice Day celebrated.
- 18th April World Heritage Day was celebrated.
- 19th April was World Liver Day celebrated.
- April 21st was National Public Service Day celebrated.
- Jharkhand state announced to celebrate Health Safety Week from 22 to 29 April.
- 22nd April was World Earth Day celebrated.
- 23rd April was English Language Day celebrated.
- 24th April was World Laboratory Animal Day celebrated.
- 25th April was World Malaria Day celebrated.
- 28th April was World Day of Safety and Health at Work was celebrated.
- 28th April was Shramik Smriti Diwas celebrated.
- 29th April was International Dance Day celebrated.
- 30th April Ayushman Bharat Day celebrated.
- 1st May was Gujarat Day, Maharashtra Day and Labour Day celebrated.