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CURRENT AFFAIRS 30.4.20 English


NATIONAL


1.     Government made mandatory for all central government officials to use Aarogya Setu App on their phones.

STATE


2.     Varanasi is using drones to Sanitize Areas.
3.     Uttar Pradesh banned Public Gathering in state till June 30.
4.     Kerala started Ayur Raksha Clinic to provide preventive medicine & other health support during COVID pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL


5.     UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunaik unveiled “Bounce Back Loan Scheme” to help small Business during lockdown.

APPOINTMENTS


6.     Rajiv Kumar – Chairman, Public Enterprises Selection Board.
7.     Suresh Patel – Vigilance Commissioner.

SCHEMES & APPS


8.     Andhra announced YSR Zero Interest Loan Scheme under this Rs.1,400 crore will be provided as loans to Women SHG (Self Help Groups).
9.     Haryana launched Sampark Baithak App to help primary students study at home.

BANKING


10. RBI gives nod to Transcorp for entering into co-branded Prepaid Instruments.
11. Indian Overseas Bank launched Special Borrowing Scheme for Self Help groups by which member can get maximum loan of Rs. 5000.

AWARDS


12. Kiran Mazumdar, Chairman of Biocon recognized as Top 20 Inspirational Leaders in Biopharmaceuticals in The Medicine Maker “Power List 2020”.

OBITUARIES


13. Rishi Kapoor – Bollywood Actor.
14. Bijay Mishra – Odisha Dramatist.
15. Zarina Hashmi – Minimalist Artist.

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