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Monthly Current Affair of
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01-04-2021
1. Public sector Cochin Shipyard is expected to operationalise a Rs 170 crore modern shipbuilding facility
that it is building in West Bengal by June 2021.
2. The Indian trio of Shreyasi Singh, Rajeshwari Kumari and Manisha Keer claimed the gold medal in the
women's trap team final after blanking Kazakhstan 6
World Cup.
3. India's Vijayveer Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh and Adarsh S
fire pistol team event at the ISSF shooting World Cup.
4. Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a private multi
5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpa
foundation stone for the first memorial exclusively honouring Indian martyrs of the 1971 Liberation
War in this country.
6. India participated in a multilateral air exercise United Arab Emirates (UAE) alongside several o
players, including the US and France.
7. The sixth edition of the exercise 'Desert Flag
base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
8. A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the I
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video
conference.
9. Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
for seven states under Jal Jeevan Mission.
10. Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
for seven states under Jal Jeevan Mission.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Public sector Cochin Shipyard is expected to operationalise a Rs 170 crore modern shipbuilding facility
that it is building in West Bengal by June 2021.
trio of Shreyasi Singh, Rajeshwari Kumari and Manisha Keer claimed the gold medal in the
women's trap team final after blanking Kazakhstan 6-0 on the last competition day of the ISSF shooting
India's Vijayveer Sidhu, Gurpreet Singh and Adarsh Singh won the silver medal in the men's 25m rapid
fire pistol team event at the ISSF shooting World Cup.
Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a private multi-speciality hospital in Ahmedabad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina jointly unveiled the
foundation stone for the first memorial exclusively honouring Indian martyrs of the 1971 Liberation
India participated in a multilateral air exercise United Arab Emirates (UAE) alongside several o
players, including the US and France.
The sixth edition of the exercise 'Desert Flag-VI' was conducted from March 4 to 27 at Al Dhafra air
base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
under Jal Jeevan Mission.
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
for seven states under Jal Jeevan Mission.
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Public sector Cochin Shipyard is expected to operationalise a Rs 170 crore modern shipbuilding facility
trio of Shreyasi Singh, Rajeshwari Kumari and Manisha Keer claimed the gold medal in the
0 on the last competition day of the ISSF shooting
ingh won the silver medal in the men's 25m rapid
speciality hospital in Ahmedabad.
rt Sheikh Hasina jointly unveiled the
foundation stone for the first memorial exclusively honouring Indian martyrs of the 1971 Liberation
India participated in a multilateral air exercise United Arab Emirates (UAE) alongside several other key
VI' was conducted from March 4 to 27 at Al Dhafra air
ndian side was inaugurated jointly
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat has approved Rs. 465 crore as Performance Incentive fund
Monthly Current Affair of
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02-04-2021
1. Digital fare meters along with printer, GPS and panic button
2. A military hero Lieutenant General WAG Pinto (Retd) who led an infantry division to a legendary victory
in the 1971 India-Pakistan War died in Pune at the age of 97.
3. Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Tajikistan capital Dushanbe.
4. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for the extension of the
Gorakhpur airport''s terminal building.
5. The sitting YSR Congress MLA from
6. Zimbabwe has chosen Harare as the venue for its first international cricket games since the pandemic
began with Pakistan in April-May.
7. IPL franchise Delhi Capitals announced it has appointed
team's assistant coach ahead of the lucrative league's 14th edition.
8. In Cricket, India beat England by seven runs in the third and final ODI in Pune to clinch the three
series 2-1.
9. President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
(Amendment) Act, 2021.
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 to Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rehman’s younger daughter.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Digital fare meters along with printer, GPS and panic button will soon be fitted on all taxis in Goa.
A military hero Lieutenant General WAG Pinto (Retd) who led an infantry division to a legendary victory
Pakistan War died in Pune at the age of 97.
Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi lead a delegation to the 'Heart of Asia' conference at
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for the extension of the
Gorakhpur airport''s terminal building.
The sitting YSR Congress MLA from Badwel in Kadapa district, Dr Venkata Subbaiah died. He was 61.
Zimbabwe has chosen Harare as the venue for its first international cricket games since the pandemic
May.
IPL franchise Delhi Capitals announced it has appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the
team's assistant coach ahead of the lucrative league's 14th edition.
In Cricket, India beat England by seven runs in the third and final ODI in Pune to clinch the three
ind gave his assent to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 to Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rehman’s younger daughter.
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will soon be fitted on all taxis in Goa.
A military hero Lieutenant General WAG Pinto (Retd) who led an infantry division to a legendary victory
lead a delegation to the 'Heart of Asia' conference at
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for the extension of the
Badwel in Kadapa district, Dr Venkata Subbaiah died. He was 61.
Zimbabwe has chosen Harare as the venue for its first international cricket games since the pandemic
former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the
In Cricket, India beat England by seven runs in the third and final ODI in Pune to clinch the three-match
ind gave his assent to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 to Bangabandhu Sheikh
Monthly Current Affair of
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03-04-2021
1. Realtors'' apex body Confederation of Real Estate Developers'' Associations of India (CREDAI)
announced that Harsh Vardhan Patodia will be its new national president.
2. India, according to the ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021: Towards post
19 resilient economies’, is estimated to record an economic growth of 7 per cent in 2021
contraction of 7.7 per cent witnessed in the previous fiscal on account of the pandemic's impact on
normal business activity.
3. State-run engineering firm BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 400 crore for setting up a sulphur
recovery unit at Indian Oil''s Paradip Refinery in Odisha.
4. Torrent Gas has signed an agreement to take over Sanwariya Gas which has a licence to retail CNG to
automobiles and piped gas to households for cooking purposes in Mathura.
5. Sapan Gupta, the general counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and vice
has been elevated as the global legal head of ArcelorMittal.
6. The Indian men's hockey team skipper Ma
League games against Olympic champions Argentina.
7. Ed-tech firm WhiteHat Jr announced a collaborative partnership with satellite company EnduroSat, a
move that will facilitate applied science opp
8. Former Speaker of Goa Assembly Surendra Sirsat has died. He was 74.
9. Nepal's veteran communist leader Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar died at the age of 91.
10. Former US President Barack Obama's Kenyan step
99 years old.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
s'' apex body Confederation of Real Estate Developers'' Associations of India (CREDAI)
announced that Harsh Vardhan Patodia will be its new national president.
India, according to the ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021: Towards post
19 resilient economies’, is estimated to record an economic growth of 7 per cent in 2021
contraction of 7.7 per cent witnessed in the previous fiscal on account of the pandemic's impact on
firm BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 400 crore for setting up a sulphur
recovery unit at Indian Oil''s Paradip Refinery in Odisha.
Torrent Gas has signed an agreement to take over Sanwariya Gas which has a licence to retail CNG to
gas to households for cooking purposes in Mathura.
Sapan Gupta, the general counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and vice
has been elevated as the global legal head of ArcelorMittal.
The Indian men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh on Tuesday returned to the side for the FIH Pro
League games against Olympic champions Argentina.
tech firm WhiteHat Jr announced a collaborative partnership with satellite company EnduroSat, a
move that will facilitate applied science opportunities for students.
Former Speaker of Goa Assembly Surendra Sirsat has died. He was 74.
Nepal's veteran communist leader Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar died at the age of 91.
Former US President Barack Obama's Kenyan step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, has pa
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s'' apex body Confederation of Real Estate Developers'' Associations of India (CREDAI)
announced that Harsh Vardhan Patodia will be its new national president.
India, according to the ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021: Towards post-Covid-
19 resilient economies’, is estimated to record an economic growth of 7 per cent in 2021-22, over a
contraction of 7.7 per cent witnessed in the previous fiscal on account of the pandemic's impact on
firm BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 400 crore for setting up a sulphur
Torrent Gas has signed an agreement to take over Sanwariya Gas which has a licence to retail CNG to
gas to households for cooking purposes in Mathura.
Sapan Gupta, the general counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and vice-president, ArcelorMittal
npreet Singh on Tuesday returned to the side for the FIH Pro
tech firm WhiteHat Jr announced a collaborative partnership with satellite company EnduroSat, a
Nepal's veteran communist leader Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar died at the age of 91.
grandmother, Sarah Obama, has passed away aged
Monthly Current Affair of
www.onlineaavedan.com
04-04-2021
1. The country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with Karnataka Bank to offer vehicle
financing options for potential car buyers.
2. Homegrown carrier SpiceJet has signed a Memorandum of Und
Avenue Capital Group for financing, acquisition and sale and lease
3. The upcoming 11th junior women's hockey nationals has been postponed until further notice due to a
surge in COVID-19 cases.
4. The foundation stone was laid for a de
state Social Welfare Minister Kyrmen Shylla.
5. An elementary school in the US state of Texas will be named after an Indian
Bhucher so that her legacy in education and philanthropy continues for generations to come.
6. Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured new orders worth Rs 625 crore in domestic and
overseas markets.
7. Sterling and Wilson Solar said that its US arm has bagged
region of the US.
8. US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian
federal judge, among 10 other diverse picks for top judicial positions which include African
and Muslim American candidates.
9. Chinese writer Can Xue and Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, both long
Nobel Prize for literature, are among nominees for the International Booker Prize for fiction.
10. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it has approved a USD 300 million loan to finance
the construction of a 300-megawatt hydropower plant in northwestern Pakistan.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
The country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with Karnataka Bank to offer vehicle
financing options for potential car buyers.
Homegrown carrier SpiceJet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New York
Avenue Capital Group for financing, acquisition and sale and lease-back of 50 new planes.
The upcoming 11th junior women's hockey nationals has been postponed until further notice due to a
foundation stone was laid for a de-addiction centre for youths at the New Shillong Township by
state Social Welfare Minister Kyrmen Shylla.
An elementary school in the US state of Texas will be named after an Indian
that her legacy in education and philanthropy continues for generations to come.
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured new orders worth Rs 625 crore in domestic and
Sterling and Wilson Solar said that its US arm has bagged Rs 890 cr order in the pacific north
US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Indian-American Rupa Ranga Puttagunta as a
federal judge, among 10 other diverse picks for top judicial positions which include African
and Muslim American candidates.
Chinese writer Can Xue and Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, both long
Nobel Prize for literature, are among nominees for the International Booker Prize for fiction.
Bank (ADB) announced that it has approved a USD 300 million loan to finance
megawatt hydropower plant in northwestern Pakistan.
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The country''s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with Karnataka Bank to offer vehicle
erstanding (MoU) with New York-based
back of 50 new planes.
The upcoming 11th junior women's hockey nationals has been postponed until further notice due to a
addiction centre for youths at the New Shillong Township by
An elementary school in the US state of Texas will be named after an Indian-American trailblazer Sonal
that her legacy in education and philanthropy continues for generations to come.
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured new orders worth Rs 625 crore in domestic and
Rs 890 cr order in the pacific north-west
American Rupa Ranga Puttagunta as a
federal judge, among 10 other diverse picks for top judicial positions which include African-American
Chinese writer Can Xue and Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, both long-favoured contenders for the
Nobel Prize for literature, are among nominees for the International Booker Prize for fiction.
Bank (ADB) announced that it has approved a USD 300 million loan to finance
megawatt hydropower plant in northwestern Pakistan.
Monthly Current Affair of
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05-04-2021
1. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest at the function to mark
25-day long Dandi yatra in Gujarat on April 6.
2. The World Trade Organization (WTO) said that global trade is primed for a strong but uneven recovery
after the Covid-19 pandemic shock, forecasting an increase in the volume of world mer
of 8 per cent this year.
3. President Joe Biden has said his $2 trillion investment proposal, touted as a "once
plan, would boost the US global competitive edge, modernise aging infrastructure and address the
challenge posed by climate change.
4. Actor Rajinikanth will be conferred with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award.
5. In consultation with the Government of India, that the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for
the first half of the financial year 2021
the central bank said in a statement.
6. Billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd plans to set up a coastal copper smelter plant in India for Rs
10,000 crore.
7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the timeline by
related to recurring online transactions with Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA).
8. Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar flagged off the field work of All India Survey on Migrant
Workers and All-India Quarterly Establishment
9. The government extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric Aadhaar for three months, until
June 30.
10. Markets regulator Sebi reduced the timelines for refund of investors' money to four days
receipt of minimum subscription and the issuer failing to obtain listing or trading permission from the
stock exchanges.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest at the function to mark
day long Dandi yatra in Gujarat on April 6.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) said that global trade is primed for a strong but uneven recovery
19 pandemic shock, forecasting an increase in the volume of world mer
President Joe Biden has said his $2 trillion investment proposal, touted as a "once
plan, would boost the US global competitive edge, modernise aging infrastructure and address the
y climate change.
Actor Rajinikanth will be conferred with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award.
In consultation with the Government of India, that the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for
the first half of the financial year 2021-22 (April 2021 to September 2021) will be Rs 1,20,000 crore,'
the central bank said in a statement.
led Vedanta Ltd plans to set up a coastal copper smelter plant in India for Rs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the timeline by six months to comply with its guidelines
related to recurring online transactions with Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA).
Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar flagged off the field work of All India Survey on Migrant
Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (AQEES).
The government extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric Aadhaar for three months, until
Markets regulator Sebi reduced the timelines for refund of investors' money to four days
receipt of minimum subscription and the issuer failing to obtain listing or trading permission from the
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest at the function to mark the conclusion of the
The World Trade Organization (WTO) said that global trade is primed for a strong but uneven recovery
19 pandemic shock, forecasting an increase in the volume of world merchandise trade
President Joe Biden has said his $2 trillion investment proposal, touted as a "once-in-a-generation"
plan, would boost the US global competitive edge, modernise aging infrastructure and address the
Actor Rajinikanth will be conferred with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award.
In consultation with the Government of India, that the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for
ptember 2021) will be Rs 1,20,000 crore,'
led Vedanta Ltd plans to set up a coastal copper smelter plant in India for Rs
six months to comply with its guidelines
related to recurring online transactions with Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA).
Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar flagged off the field work of All India Survey on Migrant
based Employment Survey (AQEES).
The government extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric Aadhaar for three months, until
Markets regulator Sebi reduced the timelines for refund of investors' money to four days in case of non
receipt of minimum subscription and the issuer failing to obtain listing or trading permission from the
Monthly Current Affair of
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06-04-2021
1. G S Krishnan, formerly regional president & MD, Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, a Danish biotech
company, has taken charge as the new President of India's leading biotechnology industry
organisation, the Association of Biotechnology
2. Mukhmeet S. Bhatia, IAS took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters in New
Delhi.
3. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Achieves Record
kilometres per day of Highways in FY 2020
4. India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Misri interacted with representatives of Indian industry in
Shanghai.
5. In order to further the people to people ties between the two countries, India provides scholarship for
the descendants of the Liberation War fighters of Ban
6. Indian Army will participate in Multinational Military Exercise namely SHANTIR OGROSHENA
Bangladesh.
7. Defence Research and Development Organisation lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and
Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur
weighing 9.0 kilogrammes, meeting the qualitative requirements of Indian Army.
8. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat operationalised and dedicated to the Services 3rd Joint
Logistics Node (JLN) in Mumbai through video conferencing from New Delhi.
9. The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 11,830 crore to
States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”.
10. The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, released
States in FY 2020-21.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
G S Krishnan, formerly regional president & MD, Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, a Danish biotech
mpany, has taken charge as the new President of India's leading biotechnology industry
organisation, the Association of Biotechnology-Led Enterprises (ABLE).
Mukhmeet S. Bhatia, IAS took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters in New
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Achieves Record-breaking Milestone of Constructing 37
kilometres per day of Highways in FY 2020-21.
Ambassador to China Vikram Misri interacted with representatives of Indian industry in
In order to further the people to people ties between the two countries, India provides scholarship for
the descendants of the Liberation War fighters of Bangladesh.
Indian Army will participate in Multinational Military Exercise namely SHANTIR OGROSHENA
Defence Research and Development Organisation lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and
Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has developed light weight Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ)
weighing 9.0 kilogrammes, meeting the qualitative requirements of Indian Army.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat operationalised and dedicated to the Services 3rd Joint
Mumbai through video conferencing from New Delhi.
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 11,830 crore to
States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”.
Government of India, released ₹45,000 crore as additional devolution to
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G S Krishnan, formerly regional president & MD, Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, a Danish biotech
mpany, has taken charge as the new President of India's leading biotechnology industry
Mukhmeet S. Bhatia, IAS took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance
Corporation (ESIC) under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters in New
breaking Milestone of Constructing 37
Ambassador to China Vikram Misri interacted with representatives of Indian industry in
In order to further the people to people ties between the two countries, India provides scholarship for
Indian Army will participate in Multinational Military Exercise namely SHANTIR OGROSHENA -2021 in
Defence Research and Development Organisation lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and
has developed light weight Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ)
weighing 9.0 kilogrammes, meeting the qualitative requirements of Indian Army.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat operationalised and dedicated to the Services 3rd Joint
Mumbai through video conferencing from New Delhi.
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 11,830 crore to
States under the scheme “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure”.
₹45,000 crore as additional devolution to
Monthly Current Affair of
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07-04-2021
1. Calcutta University has secured first place among Indian universities and third position among top
higher educational institutions in the co
2020.
2. Rajeev Ahuja has joined the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar as its new director.
3. Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
jointly inaugurated a flyover and laid the foundation stone of another flyover project in Lucknow.
4. The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved loan for USD 300
million (about Rs 2,190 crore) canal
5. The senior-most deputy governor BP Kanungo retired from the Reserve Bank of India on completion of
his one-year extension.
6. Adani Enterprises has won a Rs 1,169.10 crore highway project in Odisha from the National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI).
7. The 2023 men’s boxing World Championships will be held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent, the
International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced.
8. Mariamma Varkey, a Kerala teacher who was the inspiration behind the annual Global Teacher Prize,
has died aged 89.
9. The World University Games that were due to open in China in just over four months have been
postponed until next year.
10. Airline major IndiGo has partnered with on
baggage delivery service.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Calcutta University has secured first place among Indian universities and third position among top
higher educational institutions in the country in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Rajeev Ahuja has joined the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar as its new director.
Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
jointly inaugurated a flyover and laid the foundation stone of another flyover project in Lucknow.
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved loan for USD 300
million (about Rs 2,190 crore) canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab.
most deputy governor BP Kanungo retired from the Reserve Bank of India on completion of
Adani Enterprises has won a Rs 1,169.10 crore highway project in Odisha from the National Highways
The 2023 men’s boxing World Championships will be held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent, the
International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced.
Mariamma Varkey, a Kerala teacher who was the inspiration behind the annual Global Teacher Prize,
The World University Games that were due to open in China in just over four months have been
Airline major IndiGo has partnered with on-demand platform CarterPorter to provide door
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Calcutta University has secured first place among Indian universities and third position among top
untry in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Rajeev Ahuja has joined the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar as its new director.
Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
jointly inaugurated a flyover and laid the foundation stone of another flyover project in Lucknow.
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved loan for USD 300
jects in Punjab.
most deputy governor BP Kanungo retired from the Reserve Bank of India on completion of
Adani Enterprises has won a Rs 1,169.10 crore highway project in Odisha from the National Highways
The 2023 men’s boxing World Championships will be held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent, the
Mariamma Varkey, a Kerala teacher who was the inspiration behind the annual Global Teacher Prize,
The World University Games that were due to open in China in just over four months have been
demand platform CarterPorter to provide door-to-door
Monthly Current Affair of
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08-04-2021
1. Veteran actress Shashikala, who worked in over hundred Bollywood films, died. She was 88.
2. Former MP and senior Samajwadi Party leader Bhagwati Singh passed away at the age of 88 in Uttar
Pradesh's Lucknow.
3. Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee qualified for the Tokyo Olympics just two years after she was diagnosed
with leukemia.
4. Radheshyam Khemka, the president of Gita Press in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and the editor of
Kalyan, the famous magazine of Sanatan Dharma, has passed away
5. Well-known former international table tennis player Suhas Kulkarni died in Thane. He was 68.
6. India captain Virat Kohli's foundation will set up two 'animal shelters' on the outskirts of Mumbai as a
part of its animal welfare projec
7. The Australian women’s cricket team won its 22nd consecutive One
the record set by Ricky Ponting’s 2003 side for most consecutive wins on the way to a six
against New Zealand.
8. Star-studded Ludhiana Basket
win the men's trophy in the Punjab State Basketball Championships.
9. The Maharashtra government has approved a sum of Rs 231 crore for disbursal to tribal families in the
state under its 'Khavti' grant scheme.
10. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan approved the 'National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021' which aims
to lower the high cost of treatment for rare diseases, with increased focus on indigenous research and
local production of medicines.
11. Renowned Islamic scholar and former general secretary of All India Muslim Personal Law Board
(AIMPLB) Wali Rahmani died. He was 78.
12. Senior Communist Party of India
Nashik city. He was 82.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Veteran actress Shashikala, who worked in over hundred Bollywood films, died. She was 88.
Former MP and senior Samajwadi Party leader Bhagwati Singh passed away at the age of 88 in Uttar
Rikako Ikee qualified for the Tokyo Olympics just two years after she was diagnosed
Radheshyam Khemka, the president of Gita Press in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and the editor of
Kalyan, the famous magazine of Sanatan Dharma, has passed away. He was 87 years old.
known former international table tennis player Suhas Kulkarni died in Thane. He was 68.
India captain Virat Kohli's foundation will set up two 'animal shelters' on the outskirts of Mumbai as a
part of its animal welfare project.
The Australian women’s cricket team won its 22nd consecutive One-Day International and surpassed
the record set by Ricky Ponting’s 2003 side for most consecutive wins on the way to a six
studded Ludhiana Basketball Academy (LBA) scored a comfortable 43
win the men's trophy in the Punjab State Basketball Championships.
The Maharashtra government has approved a sum of Rs 231 crore for disbursal to tribal families in the
havti' grant scheme.
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan approved the 'National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021' which aims
to lower the high cost of treatment for rare diseases, with increased focus on indigenous research and
local production of medicines.
Renowned Islamic scholar and former general secretary of All India Muslim Personal Law Board
(AIMPLB) Wali Rahmani died. He was 78.
Senior Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) leader Shridhar Deshpande died in Maharashtra's
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Veteran actress Shashikala, who worked in over hundred Bollywood films, died. She was 88.
Former MP and senior Samajwadi Party leader Bhagwati Singh passed away at the age of 88 in Uttar
Rikako Ikee qualified for the Tokyo Olympics just two years after she was diagnosed
Radheshyam Khemka, the president of Gita Press in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and the editor of
. He was 87 years old.
known former international table tennis player Suhas Kulkarni died in Thane. He was 68.
India captain Virat Kohli's foundation will set up two 'animal shelters' on the outskirts of Mumbai as a
Day International and surpassed
the record set by Ricky Ponting’s 2003 side for most consecutive wins on the way to a six-wicket victory
ball Academy (LBA) scored a comfortable 43-33 win over Jalandhar to
The Maharashtra government has approved a sum of Rs 231 crore for disbursal to tribal families in the
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan approved the 'National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021' which aims
to lower the high cost of treatment for rare diseases, with increased focus on indigenous research and
Renowned Islamic scholar and former general secretary of All India Muslim Personal Law Board
M) leader Shridhar Deshpande died in Maharashtra's
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1. Former Gujarat DGP Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala has taken over from Ajit Singh as the
head of the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit.
2. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has acquired 25 per cent stake of Vishwa Samudra
Holdings in Krishnapatnam Port for Rs 2,800 crore.
3. Kosovo's parliament has elected former parliament speaker Vjosa Osmani
president.
4. The Finance Ministry said banks have sanctioned Rs 25,586 crore to about 1,14,322 beneficiari
the Stand Up India Scheme in the last five years for promoting entrepreneurship among women and SC
& STs.
5. World number one Elavenil Valarivan was included in a 15
Tokyo Olympics at the expense of quota wi
6. Diversified conglomerate GMR Group has launched a new business vertical
StartUps as well as innovations in aviation and other fields.
7. Delhi lifted the team championship with 195 points in the TATA Motors Juni
Freestyle National Wrestling Championships.
8. Renowned rifle shooting coach Sanjay Chakravarty, who is credited with mentoring the likes of 2012
London Olympic Games bronze medallist Gagan Narang, and Olympians such as Joydeep Karmak
Suma Shirur and Anjali Bhagwat in his career spanning more than four decades, passed away in
Mumbai. Chakravarty was 79.
9. In Tennis, 26th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won the biggest title of his career beating 19
Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Miami Open final.
10. Former Union Environment Minister and MLA from Gujarat's Wankaner Digvijaysinh Zala passed away
at the age of 88.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Former Gujarat DGP Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala has taken over from Ajit Singh as the
Corruption Unit.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has acquired 25 per cent stake of Vishwa Samudra
Holdings in Krishnapatnam Port for Rs 2,800 crore.
Kosovo's parliament has elected former parliament speaker Vjosa Osmani
The Finance Ministry said banks have sanctioned Rs 25,586 crore to about 1,14,322 beneficiari
the Stand Up India Scheme in the last five years for promoting entrepreneurship among women and SC
World number one Elavenil Valarivan was included in a 15-member Indian shooting contingent for the
Tokyo Olympics at the expense of quota winner Chinki Yadav.
Diversified conglomerate GMR Group has launched a new business vertical
StartUps as well as innovations in aviation and other fields.
Delhi lifted the team championship with 195 points in the TATA Motors Juni
Freestyle National Wrestling Championships.
Renowned rifle shooting coach Sanjay Chakravarty, who is credited with mentoring the likes of 2012
London Olympic Games bronze medallist Gagan Narang, and Olympians such as Joydeep Karmak
Suma Shirur and Anjali Bhagwat in his career spanning more than four decades, passed away in
Mumbai. Chakravarty was 79.
In Tennis, 26th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won the biggest title of his career beating 19
e Miami Open final.
Former Union Environment Minister and MLA from Gujarat's Wankaner Digvijaysinh Zala passed away
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Former Gujarat DGP Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala has taken over from Ajit Singh as the
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has acquired 25 per cent stake of Vishwa Samudra
Kosovo's parliament has elected former parliament speaker Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu as the country's new
The Finance Ministry said banks have sanctioned Rs 25,586 crore to about 1,14,322 beneficiaries under
the Stand Up India Scheme in the last five years for promoting entrepreneurship among women and SC
member Indian shooting contingent for the
Diversified conglomerate GMR Group has launched a new business vertical - GMR Innovex - to support
Delhi lifted the team championship with 195 points in the TATA Motors Junior & Sub-Junior (Cadet)
Renowned rifle shooting coach Sanjay Chakravarty, who is credited with mentoring the likes of 2012
London Olympic Games bronze medallist Gagan Narang, and Olympians such as Joydeep Karmakar,
Suma Shirur and Anjali Bhagwat in his career spanning more than four decades, passed away in
In Tennis, 26th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won the biggest title of his career beating 19-year-old
Former Union Environment Minister and MLA from Gujarat's Wankaner Digvijaysinh Zala passed away
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1. Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India.
2. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced the appointment of Gayle Smith, a former veteran
diplomat, as the US coordinator for Global COVID Response.
3. Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long
Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated, for the first time; in multi
Pérouse, conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021.
4. Spices Board India under Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UNDP India’s Acce
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to build a blockchain based traceability
interface for Indian spices to enhance transparency in supply chain and trade.
5. Minister of State for Education, Sanjay Dhotre attended consultati
E9 countries on E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4.
6. The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan virtually launched the Integrated
Health Information Platform (IHIP).
7. Indian Railways completed the Arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge.
8. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrated 58th National Maritime Day in commemoration
of the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel ‘S.S.LOYAL
Steam Navigation Company), from Mumbai to London, on the 5th April ,1919.
9. Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar took charge as General Officer Commanding of the Mathura
based Strike 1 Corps.
10. Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd will acqui
management company KIFML.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India.
te Antony Blinken has announced the appointment of Gayle Smith, a former veteran
diplomat, as the US coordinator for Global COVID Response.
Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long
Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated, for the first time; in multi
Pérouse, conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021.
Spices Board India under Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UNDP India’s Acce
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to build a blockchain based traceability
interface for Indian spices to enhance transparency in supply chain and trade.
Minister of State for Education, Sanjay Dhotre attended consultation meeting of Education Ministers of
E9 countries on E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4.
The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan virtually launched the Integrated
form (IHIP).
Indian Railways completed the Arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrated 58th National Maritime Day in commemoration
of the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel ‘S.S.LOYAL
Steam Navigation Company), from Mumbai to London, on the 5th April ,1919.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar took charge as General Officer Commanding of the Mathura
Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd will acquire 9.90 per cent stake in Kerala
management company KIFML.
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Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India.
te Antony Blinken has announced the appointment of Gayle Smith, a former veteran
Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan alongwith P8I Long
Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated, for the first time; in multi-lateral maritime exercise La
Pérouse, conducted in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region from 05 to 07 Apr 2021.
Spices Board India under Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UNDP India’s Accelerator Lab signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim to build a blockchain based traceability
interface for Indian spices to enhance transparency in supply chain and trade.
on meeting of Education Ministers of
E9 countries on E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4.
The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan virtually launched the Integrated
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways celebrated 58th National Maritime Day in commemoration
of the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel ‘S.S.LOYALTY’ (Owned by M/s. Scindia
Steam Navigation Company), from Mumbai to London, on the 5th April ,1919.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar took charge as General Officer Commanding of the Mathura-
re 9.90 per cent stake in Kerala-based infrastructure fund
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1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep key lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive
time in its April policy review meeting.
2. The Reserve Bank said it expects retail inflation at 5.2 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal.
3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth projection for India to 12.5 per cent
for the Financial Year 2021-22.
4. Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, a Padma Shri awardee, renowned journalist, academician and chairman of
Maulana Azad Educational Trust and Khairul Islam Trust Mumbai, passed away in Maharashtra's
Aurangabad. She was 85.
5. The Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program
people in Congo are suffering from acute hunger, a record high representing almost one
conflict-wracked African nation''s estimated population of 87 million.
6. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers D. V.
813.24 crores out of total amount of Rs. 1257.82 crore to MD, HURL in respect of Interest Free Loan to
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) for the revival of Gorakhpur, Sindri & Barauni projects.
7. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination relating to acquisition
of Principal Asset Management Private Limited, Principal Trustee Company Private Limited and
Principal Retirement Advisors Private Limited by Sundaram Asset Manag
8. The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu graced the colourful closing ceremony of the 25
commemorative Dandi Padyatra as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav near National Salt Satyagraha
Memorial , Dandi, Gujarat.
9. India hosted a Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors virtually.
10. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and CentreforInnovationsinPublicSystems (CIPS)
announced collaboration to reinforce the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in In
bydeveloping a database of innovations in public systems for improving public services, amongst other
things.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep key lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive
time in its April policy review meeting.
Reserve Bank said it expects retail inflation at 5.2 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth projection for India to 12.5 per cent
22.
a, a Padma Shri awardee, renowned journalist, academician and chairman of
Maulana Azad Educational Trust and Khairul Islam Trust Mumbai, passed away in Maharashtra's
The Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program have warned that over 27 million
people in Congo are suffering from acute hunger, a record high representing almost one
wracked African nation''s estimated population of 87 million.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers D. V. Sadananda Gowda has handed over the cheque of Rs.
813.24 crores out of total amount of Rs. 1257.82 crore to MD, HURL in respect of Interest Free Loan to
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) for the revival of Gorakhpur, Sindri & Barauni projects.
mpetition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination relating to acquisition
of Principal Asset Management Private Limited, Principal Trustee Company Private Limited and
Principal Retirement Advisors Private Limited by Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited.
The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu graced the colourful closing ceremony of the 25
commemorative Dandi Padyatra as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav near National Salt Satyagraha
Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors virtually.
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and CentreforInnovationsinPublicSystems (CIPS)
announced collaboration to reinforce the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in In
bydeveloping a database of innovations in public systems for improving public services, amongst other
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep key lending rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive
Reserve Bank said it expects retail inflation at 5.2 per cent in the first half of the current fiscal.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth projection for India to 12.5 per cent
a, a Padma Shri awardee, renowned journalist, academician and chairman of
Maulana Azad Educational Trust and Khairul Islam Trust Mumbai, passed away in Maharashtra's
have warned that over 27 million
people in Congo are suffering from acute hunger, a record high representing almost one-third of the
Sadananda Gowda has handed over the cheque of Rs.
813.24 crores out of total amount of Rs. 1257.82 crore to MD, HURL in respect of Interest Free Loan to
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) for the revival of Gorakhpur, Sindri & Barauni projects.
mpetition Commission of India (CCI) approves the proposed combination relating to acquisition
of Principal Asset Management Private Limited, Principal Trustee Company Private Limited and
ement Company Limited.
The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu graced the colourful closing ceremony of the 25-day long
commemorative Dandi Padyatra as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav near National Salt Satyagraha
Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors virtually.
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and CentreforInnovationsinPublicSystems (CIPS)
announced collaboration to reinforce the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India
bydeveloping a database of innovations in public systems for improving public services, amongst other
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1. Non-banking finance companies face renewed asset quality and liquidity risks amid a second wave of
COVID-19, Fitch Ratings said.
2. There is now a faster global growth driven primarily by the US, China and India, World Bank president
David Malpass has said even as he expressed concern over growing inequality due to the Covid
pandemic.
3. India’s debt to GDP ratio increased
International Monetary Fund has said, noting that it expects this to drop down to 80 per cent as a
result of the country’s economic recovery.
4. Union health and tribal affairs ministries laun
of government agencies and non
Scheduled Tribes.
5. Veteran trade union leader Datta Iswalkar died. He was 72.
6. India and Bahrain agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as the oil and gas sector, health and
defence, while also vowing to step up bilateral trade and investment.
7. Russia will provide unspecified "special" military equipment to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sergey La
said as the two bitter Cold War rivals agreed to step up cooperation to fight terrorism and conduct
joint naval and land exercises.
8. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal for online registration to achieve
traceability system in sourcing of honey and other beehive products, as part of the government''s
effort to ensure quality and check adulteration.
9. Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after she was
assured of a top-place finish in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers in Oman.
10. Russian Olympic champions Andrei Silnov and Natalya Antyukh have each been banned for four years
for doping offenses.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
banking finance companies face renewed asset quality and liquidity risks amid a second wave of
There is now a faster global growth driven primarily by the US, China and India, World Bank president
David Malpass has said even as he expressed concern over growing inequality due to the Covid
India’s debt to GDP ratio increased from 74 per cent to 90 per cent during the COVID
International Monetary Fund has said, noting that it expects this to drop down to 80 per cent as a
result of the country’s economic recovery.
Union health and tribal affairs ministries launched the ''Tribal Health Collaborative'' to converge efforts
of government agencies and non-profit organisations to enhance the health and nutrition status of
Veteran trade union leader Datta Iswalkar died. He was 72.
agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as the oil and gas sector, health and
defence, while also vowing to step up bilateral trade and investment.
Russia will provide unspecified "special" military equipment to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sergey La
said as the two bitter Cold War rivals agreed to step up cooperation to fight terrorism and conduct
joint naval and land exercises.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal for online registration to achieve
system in sourcing of honey and other beehive products, as part of the government''s
effort to ensure quality and check adulteration.
Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after she was
sh in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers in Oman.
Russian Olympic champions Andrei Silnov and Natalya Antyukh have each been banned for four years
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banking finance companies face renewed asset quality and liquidity risks amid a second wave of
There is now a faster global growth driven primarily by the US, China and India, World Bank president
David Malpass has said even as he expressed concern over growing inequality due to the Covid-19
from 74 per cent to 90 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
International Monetary Fund has said, noting that it expects this to drop down to 80 per cent as a
ched the ''Tribal Health Collaborative'' to converge efforts
profit organisations to enhance the health and nutrition status of
agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as the oil and gas sector, health and
Russia will provide unspecified "special" military equipment to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
said as the two bitter Cold War rivals agreed to step up cooperation to fight terrorism and conduct
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal for online registration to achieve
system in sourcing of honey and other beehive products, as part of the government''s
Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics after she was
sh in the laser radial event of the Asian Qualifiers in Oman.
Russian Olympic champions Andrei Silnov and Natalya Antyukh have each been banned for four years
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1. Postponed multiple times due to the COVID
will now be held from October 1 to 9 in Dhaka.
2. Apple has introduced the updated Find My app, allowing third
secure finding capabilities of Apple's Find My network.
3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the limit for online rupee transfer through payment bank to
two lakh rupees.
4. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS
PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atom
flagged off India Russia Friendship Car Rally 2021.
5. Over Rs 250 crore sanctioned by Development of North Eastern Region Ministry for healthcare facilities
to fight COVID-19 in North-Eastern States effectively.
6. An MoU signed between Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of AYUSH to
introduce the concept of Ayurveda and its allied disciplines into veterinary science.
7. Ensuring all round progress of Jharkhand, Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal
Godda New Line to the Nation and flagged off Godda
conferencing.
8. With a vision to empower the youth of North Eastern Region(NER) with industry
enhance their productivity and contribute to the economy, Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conducted a first
MantriKaushalVikasYojana (PMKVY) 3.0 in Gangtok, Sikkim.
9. The country's first green bonds, issued by Ghaz
10. India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter
Terrorism, taking the country's donation to the UN office set up to combat terrorism to over USD 1
million.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the men''s Asian Champions Trophy hockey
will now be held from October 1 to 9 in Dhaka.
Apple has introduced the updated Find My app, allowing third-party products to use the private and
secure finding capabilities of Apple's Find My network.
rve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the limit for online rupee transfer through payment bank to
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS
PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today
flagged off India Russia Friendship Car Rally 2021.
Over Rs 250 crore sanctioned by Development of North Eastern Region Ministry for healthcare facilities
Eastern States effectively.
An MoU signed between Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of AYUSH to
introduce the concept of Ayurveda and its allied disciplines into veterinary science.
Ensuring all round progress of Jharkhand, Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal
Godda New Line to the Nation and flagged off Godda- New Delhi Humsafar special train through video
With a vision to empower the youth of North Eastern Region(NER) with industry
y and contribute to the economy, Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conducted a first-of-its-kind regional workshop for Pradhan
MantriKaushalVikasYojana (PMKVY) 3.0 in Gangtok, Sikkim.
The country's first green bonds, issued by Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, were listed on BSE.
India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter
Terrorism, taking the country's donation to the UN office set up to combat terrorism to over USD 1
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c, the men''s Asian Champions Trophy hockey
party products to use the private and
rve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the limit for online rupee transfer through payment bank to
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS
ic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today
Over Rs 250 crore sanctioned by Development of North Eastern Region Ministry for healthcare facilities
An MoU signed between Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of AYUSH to
introduce the concept of Ayurveda and its allied disciplines into veterinary science.
Ensuring all round progress of Jharkhand, Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal dedicated Hansdiha-
New Delhi Humsafar special train through video
With a vision to empower the youth of North Eastern Region(NER) with industry-relevant skills to
y and contribute to the economy, Ministry of Skill Development and
kind regional workshop for Pradhan
iabad Municipal Corporation, were listed on BSE.
India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-
Terrorism, taking the country's donation to the UN office set up to combat terrorism to over USD 1
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1. An Indo-U.S. Cricket eSports Competition was conducted to celebrate the growing trade ties between
the two countries.
2. Director Jeo Baby''s Malayalam film "The Great Indian Kitchen" has been selected for the Shanghai
International Film Festival 2021.
3. NITI Aayog—in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India and with the support of ICICI Bank,
Ashoka Innovators for the Public, Trilegal, Dalberg, Dvara, NIPFP
Dispute Resolution (ODR) handbook in I
4. Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband and the longest
died at age 99.
5. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written
by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab.
6. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Defence Minister of Republic of Kazakhstan
Lieutenant General Nurlan Yermekbayev in New Delhi.
7. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 10
of the Development Committee Plenary via video conferencing.
8. The Union Territory of Ladakh presented its Annual Action Plan to provide tap water connection to the
rural households of the UT before the committee of Department of Drinking Water
Ministry of Jal Shakti.
9. Sanjib Kumar Agarwalla, Associate Professor, Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar, a Swarnajayanti
Fellow of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, will unravel the fundamental
properties of massive neutrinos and explore the interesting signals of New physics in upcoming high
precision neutrino oscillation experiments.
10. The Central Government has released an amount of Rupees 39 Crore 86 Lakh only as Central
Assistance to the State Government o
Post–Matric Scholarship for OBC Student.
11. The first convocation of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar was held at Sher
Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
U.S. Cricket eSports Competition was conducted to celebrate the growing trade ties between
Director Jeo Baby''s Malayalam film "The Great Indian Kitchen" has been selected for the Shanghai
stival 2021.
in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India and with the support of ICICI Bank,
Ashoka Innovators for the Public, Trilegal, Dalberg, Dvara, NIPFP— launched the first
Dispute Resolution (ODR) handbook in India.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written
ekrushna Mahtab.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Defence Minister of Republic of Kazakhstan
Lieutenant General Nurlan Yermekbayev in New Delhi.
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 10
of the Development Committee Plenary via video conferencing.
The Union Territory of Ladakh presented its Annual Action Plan to provide tap water connection to the
rural households of the UT before the committee of Department of Drinking Water
Sanjib Kumar Agarwalla, Associate Professor, Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar, a Swarnajayanti
Fellow of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, will unravel the fundamental
massive neutrinos and explore the interesting signals of New physics in upcoming high
precision neutrino oscillation experiments.
The Central Government has released an amount of Rupees 39 Crore 86 Lakh only as Central
Assistance to the State Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
Matric Scholarship for OBC Student.
The first convocation of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar was held at Sher
Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar.
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U.S. Cricket eSports Competition was conducted to celebrate the growing trade ties between
Director Jeo Baby''s Malayalam film "The Great Indian Kitchen" has been selected for the Shanghai
in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India and with the support of ICICI Bank,
launched the first-of-its kind Online
serving consort of any British monarch, has
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Defence Minister of Republic of Kazakhstan
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 103rd Meeting
The Union Territory of Ladakh presented its Annual Action Plan to provide tap water connection to the
rural households of the UT before the committee of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation,
Sanjib Kumar Agarwalla, Associate Professor, Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar, a Swarnajayanti
Fellow of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, will unravel the fundamental
massive neutrinos and explore the interesting signals of New physics in upcoming high-
The Central Government has released an amount of Rupees 39 Crore 86 Lakh only as Central
f Madhya Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of
The first convocation of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar was held at Sher-i-
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15-04-2021
1. Amazon India announced the launch of its ''Mentor Connect'' programme, which is aimed at
accelerating the growth of startups and emerging brand owners enrolled under its Amazon Launchpad
initiative.
2. The Indian Olympic Association
Asian Olympic qualifiers, according to a statement issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
3. Revered Gujarat seer Mahamandaleshwar Bharti Bapu died at Bharti Ashram in Sarkhej area
Ahmedabad. He was 93.
4. The opening night of the 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards saw Viola
Davis-starrer "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" taking home two awards in the technical categories.
5. Filmmaker Chloe Zhao won the top pri
feature film Nomadland.
6. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the Shahpur
November 2022 and India will then be able to fully utilise the waters of the
7. The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program, including the country's
first female astronaut.
8. Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated Khelo India State Centre of
Excellence for Rowing discipline at the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council Water Sports Academy in
Srinagar.
9. Congress candidate Madhav Rao who had contested in the Srivilliputhur assembly constituency died.
He was 63.
10. Veteran actor Satish Kaul, who had 300 Punjab
Indra in the TV show Mahabharat, passed away in Ludhiana. He was 74.
11. Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Manipal Hospitals) announced that it has entered into a definitive
agreement to divest its hospital business at Klang, Malaysia to healthcare provider Ramsay Sime Darby
Health Care (RSDH).
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Amazon India announced the launch of its ''Mentor Connect'' programme, which is aimed at
accelerating the growth of startups and emerging brand owners enrolled under its Amazon Launchpad
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will conduct the national selection trials in taekwondo for the
Asian Olympic qualifiers, according to a statement issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Revered Gujarat seer Mahamandaleshwar Bharti Bapu died at Bharti Ashram in Sarkhej area
The opening night of the 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards saw Viola
starrer "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" taking home two awards in the technical categories.
Filmmaker Chloe Zhao won the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards for her
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the Shahpur-Kandi dam project will become functional by
November 2022 and India will then be able to fully utilise the waters of the
The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program, including the country's
Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated Khelo India State Centre of
lence for Rowing discipline at the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council Water Sports Academy in
Congress candidate Madhav Rao who had contested in the Srivilliputhur assembly constituency died.
Veteran actor Satish Kaul, who had 300 Punjabi and Hindi films to his credit and played the role of Lord
Indra in the TV show Mahabharat, passed away in Ludhiana. He was 74.
Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Manipal Hospitals) announced that it has entered into a definitive
hospital business at Klang, Malaysia to healthcare provider Ramsay Sime Darby
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Amazon India announced the launch of its ''Mentor Connect'' programme, which is aimed at
accelerating the growth of startups and emerging brand owners enrolled under its Amazon Launchpad
(IOA) will conduct the national selection trials in taekwondo for the
Asian Olympic qualifiers, according to a statement issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Revered Gujarat seer Mahamandaleshwar Bharti Bapu died at Bharti Ashram in Sarkhej area of
The opening night of the 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards saw Viola
starrer "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" taking home two awards in the technical categories.
ze at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards for her
Kandi dam project will become functional by
November 2022 and India will then be able to fully utilise the waters of the Ravi river in its territory.
The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program, including the country's
Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated Khelo India State Centre of
lence for Rowing discipline at the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council Water Sports Academy in
Congress candidate Madhav Rao who had contested in the Srivilliputhur assembly constituency died.
i and Hindi films to his credit and played the role of Lord
Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Manipal Hospitals) announced that it has entered into a definitive
hospital business at Klang, Malaysia to healthcare provider Ramsay Sime Darby
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1. Flipkart said it has entered into a commercial partnership with the Adani Group to strengthen logistics
and data centre capabilities o
2. Nykaa Fashion, a multi-brand fashion e
Pipa Bella.
3. Kalpataru Power Transmission arm JMC Projects has won new orders worth Rs
4. The Frances McDormand-starrer Hollywood drama ‘Nomadland’ was the big winner at the 74th British
Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards held at Royal Albert Hall, winning four trophies.
5. Dutee Chand, the Jakarta Asian Games silve
Veerni Award.
6. Centre has prohibited exports of injection Remdesivir and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients of
Remdesivir till the COVID situation in the country improves.
7. Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on
women empowerment to the winners in New Delhi.
8. A Sanskrit learning app launched in Bangladesh by the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High
Commission of India.
9. Ministry of Civil Aviation has finalized an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka.
10. The postponed matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will be held in Karachi from
June 1 to 20 with the nation's cricket board promising a zero
breach the COVID-19 SOPs.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Flipkart said it has entered into a commercial partnership with the Adani Group to strengthen logistics
and data centre capabilities of the Walmart-owned company and create about 2,500 direct jobs.
brand fashion e-commerce platform, said it has acquired online jewellery brand
Kalpataru Power Transmission arm JMC Projects has won new orders worth Rs
starrer Hollywood drama ‘Nomadland’ was the big winner at the 74th British
Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards held at Royal Albert Hall, winning four trophies.
Dutee Chand, the Jakarta Asian Games silver-medalist in 100 and 200 metres, received Chhattisgarh
Centre has prohibited exports of injection Remdesivir and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients of
Remdesivir till the COVID situation in the country improves.
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on
women empowerment to the winners in New Delhi.
A Sanskrit learning app launched in Bangladesh by the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High
Civil Aviation has finalized an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka.
The postponed matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will be held in Karachi from
June 1 to 20 with the nation's cricket board promising a zero-tolerance approach towa
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Flipkart said it has entered into a commercial partnership with the Adani Group to strengthen logistics
owned company and create about 2,500 direct jobs.
commerce platform, said it has acquired online jewellery brand
Kalpataru Power Transmission arm JMC Projects has won new orders worth Rs 1,262 crore.
starrer Hollywood drama ‘Nomadland’ was the big winner at the 74th British
Academy for Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards held at Royal Albert Hall, winning four trophies.
medalist in 100 and 200 metres, received Chhattisgarh
Centre has prohibited exports of injection Remdesivir and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients of
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on
A Sanskrit learning app launched in Bangladesh by the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High
Civil Aviation has finalized an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka.
The postponed matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League will be held in Karachi from
tolerance approach towards all those who
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17-04-2021
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Association of Indian Universities' 95th Annual Meet and
National Seminar of Vice-Chancellors through video conferencing.
2. Japan's government decided to start releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water from the
wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years.
3. Drug major Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received approval from Indian drug regulator for restricted
emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik in the country.
4. Markets regulator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Yes Bank in the matter of misselling the
lender's AT-1 bonds few years ago.
5. Niti Aayog''s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of Denmark in
jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.
6. Sri Lanka signed an agreement with the state
7. A Skill India pavilion was inau
various opportunities available to them.
8. Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched DGFT ‘Trade Facilitation’ Mobile App, for
promoting ease of doing business and providing quic
9. The President appointed Sushil Chandra the senior
Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.
10. A team of scientists from Indian Council for Agricultura
Excellence in Dissemination of agricultural practices and technologies from Lab to Farm by Agriculture
Today, a National Agriculture Magazine.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Association of Indian Universities' 95th Annual Meet and
Chancellors through video conferencing.
ded to start releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water from the
wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean in two years.
Drug major Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received approval from Indian drug regulator for restricted
19 vaccine Sputnik in the country.
Markets regulator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Yes Bank in the matter of misselling the
1 bonds few years ago.
Niti Aayog''s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of Denmark in India signed an agreement to
jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Sri Lanka signed an agreement with the state-run China Development Bank for a loan of $ 500 million.
A Skill India pavilion was inaugurated virtually at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar to guide the youth on
various opportunities available to them.
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched DGFT ‘Trade Facilitation’ Mobile App, for
promoting ease of doing business and providing quick access to information to importers/exporters.
The President appointed Sushil Chandra the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election
Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.
A team of scientists from Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) has been awarded for
Excellence in Dissemination of agricultural practices and technologies from Lab to Farm by Agriculture
Today, a National Agriculture Magazine.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Association of Indian Universities' 95th Annual Meet and
ded to start releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water from the
Drug major Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received approval from Indian drug regulator for restricted
Markets regulator Sebi imposed a penalty of Rs 25 crore on Yes Bank in the matter of misselling the
India signed an agreement to
jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.
run China Development Bank for a loan of $ 500 million.
gurated virtually at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar to guide the youth on
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched DGFT ‘Trade Facilitation’ Mobile App, for
k access to information to importers/exporters.
most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election
l Research (ICAR) has been awarded for
Excellence in Dissemination of agricultural practices and technologies from Lab to Farm by Agriculture
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18-04-2021
1. Producer Guneet Monga, known for backing films like
awarded with the second highest civilian French honour.
2. Conn Findlay, a four-time Olympic medalist in the sports of rowing and sailing has died. He was 90.
3. The Reuters news service has promoted Alessandra Galloni to
the first woman to take that role in the company''s 170
4. Sri Lanka will ban 11 Islamic radical organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda, for
their links to extremist activities.
5. The Delhi Development Authority gave its preliminary approval to the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041
which aims to make the city an environmentally responsible, future
ease of living.
6. Punjab Industries Minister Sunder S
(HMC) at Hi-Tech Cycle Valley, village Dhanansu, near Ludhiana.
7. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a ''National Nursery Portal'' to connect nursery
operators with consumers.
8. Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs revised down its 2021 India's real GDP growth forecast to 10.5
per cent, from 10.9 per cent previously.
9. In a first, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured a Euro 68.87 million
(Rs 600 cr) loan from Deutsche Bank for onward lending to cooperatives in the country.
10. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged a 300
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Producer Guneet Monga, known for backing films like "The Lunchbox" and "Masaan", has been
awarded with the second highest civilian French honour.
time Olympic medalist in the sports of rowing and sailing has died. He was 90.
The Reuters news service has promoted Alessandra Galloni to be its new editor
the first woman to take that role in the company''s 170-year history.
Sri Lanka will ban 11 Islamic radical organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda, for
their links to extremist activities.
he Delhi Development Authority gave its preliminary approval to the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041
which aims to make the city an environmentally responsible, future-ready, and digital city focusing on
Punjab Industries Minister Sunder Sham Arora inaugurated a new plant of Hero Motors Company
Tech Cycle Valley, village Dhanansu, near Ludhiana.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a ''National Nursery Portal'' to connect nursery
Street brokerage Goldman Sachs revised down its 2021 India's real GDP growth forecast to 10.5
per cent, from 10.9 per cent previously.
In a first, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured a Euro 68.87 million
om Deutsche Bank for onward lending to cooperatives in the country.
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has bagged a 300-MW solar power project in Saudi Arabia.
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"The Lunchbox" and "Masaan", has been
time Olympic medalist in the sports of rowing and sailing has died. He was 90.
be its new editor-in-chief, making her
Sri Lanka will ban 11 Islamic radical organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda, for
he Delhi Development Authority gave its preliminary approval to the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041
ready, and digital city focusing on
ham Arora inaugurated a new plant of Hero Motors Company
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched a ''National Nursery Portal'' to connect nursery
Street brokerage Goldman Sachs revised down its 2021 India's real GDP growth forecast to 10.5
In a first, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured a Euro 68.87 million
om Deutsche Bank for onward lending to cooperatives in the country.
MW solar power project in Saudi Arabia.
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19-04-2021
1. Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand''s father, K Vi
2. The White House is naming Tommy Beaudreau, a former Obama administration official, to be deputy
secretary at the Interior Department.
3. US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate a top attorney and an executive, bot
American women, to key administration positions.
4. Israel paid tribute to the chief executive of international drug maker Pfizer Inc. during its Independence
Day celebrations, thanking him for a partnership that has helped the country carry out one
world's most successful coronavirus vaccination campaigns.
5. Niti Aayog''s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
announced their strategic collaboration to empower Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) established
across the country.
6. Nine Indian scholars have been selected among 74 worldwide candidates for the prestigious Gates
Cambridge Class of 2021, the University of Cambridge’s leading international postgraduate scholarship
programme.
7. GE Power India's board approved the acquisition of 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt
Ltd for Rs 7.2 crore.
8. HDFC Bank said it is planning to raise up Rs 50,000 crore during the next 12 months through issuing
bonds.
9. State-owned hydropower giant NHPC will f
megawatt (MW) Ratle hydroelectric project in Chenab river basin.
10. The Union Agriculture Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to run a
pilot programme for 100 villages in six
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand''s father, K Viswanathan, died. He was 92.
The White House is naming Tommy Beaudreau, a former Obama administration official, to be deputy
secretary at the Interior Department.
US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate a top attorney and an executive, bot
American women, to key administration positions.
Israel paid tribute to the chief executive of international drug maker Pfizer Inc. during its Independence
Day celebrations, thanking him for a partnership that has helped the country carry out one
world's most successful coronavirus vaccination campaigns.
Niti Aayog''s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
announced their strategic collaboration to empower Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) established
Nine Indian scholars have been selected among 74 worldwide candidates for the prestigious Gates
Cambridge Class of 2021, the University of Cambridge’s leading international postgraduate scholarship
's board approved the acquisition of 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt
HDFC Bank said it is planning to raise up Rs 50,000 crore during the next 12 months through issuing
owned hydropower giant NHPC will form a joint venture with JKSPDCL, to implement a 850
megawatt (MW) Ratle hydroelectric project in Chenab river basin.
The Union Agriculture Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to run a
pilot programme for 100 villages in six states to help farmers in reducing input cost and boost income.
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swanathan, died. He was 92.
The White House is naming Tommy Beaudreau, a former Obama administration official, to be deputy
US President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate a top attorney and an executive, both Indian-
Israel paid tribute to the chief executive of international drug maker Pfizer Inc. during its Independence
Day celebrations, thanking him for a partnership that has helped the country carry out one of the
Niti Aayog''s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
announced their strategic collaboration to empower Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) established at schools
Nine Indian scholars have been selected among 74 worldwide candidates for the prestigious Gates
Cambridge Class of 2021, the University of Cambridge’s leading international postgraduate scholarship
's board approved the acquisition of 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt
HDFC Bank said it is planning to raise up Rs 50,000 crore during the next 12 months through issuing
orm a joint venture with JKSPDCL, to implement a 850-
The Union Agriculture Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to run a
states to help farmers in reducing input cost and boost income.
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20-04-2021
1. Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha passed away in Delhi. He was 68.
2. US space agency NASA is set to launch SpaceX Crew Dragon second flig
Station on April 22.
3. Business services provider Quess Corp will acquire the remaining 30 per cent equity stake in Conneqt
Business Solutions Ltd from Tata Sons for Rs 208 crore.
4. Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma ha
Global Public Policy of Mastercard.
5. Birla Cellulose, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, said it has won an award from the United Nations for
innovative and sustainable supply chain.
6. The government's e-governance services arm CSC announced a collaboration with Tata Power to set up
solar-powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country.
7. Pakistan formally banned radical Islamist party Tehreek
Act.
8. Undeterred by the raging COVID
this year to release the first report of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES).
9. American banking major Citibank announced that it will exit from the con
India as part of a global strategy.
10. The star trio of India captain Virat Kohli, his white
Bumrah retained their top bracket BCCI contracts, worth Rs 7 crore each.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha passed away in Delhi. He was 68.
US space agency NASA is set to launch SpaceX Crew Dragon second flig
Business services provider Quess Corp will acquire the remaining 30 per cent equity stake in Conneqt
Business Solutions Ltd from Tata Sons for Rs 208 crore.
Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma has been appointed as General Counsel and Head of
Global Public Policy of Mastercard.
Birla Cellulose, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, said it has won an award from the United Nations for
innovative and sustainable supply chain.
ance services arm CSC announced a collaboration with Tata Power to set up
powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country.
Pakistan formally banned radical Islamist party Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Terrorism
Undeterred by the raging COVID-19 wave in the country, the Labour Bureau has set a deadline of July
this year to release the first report of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES).
American banking major Citibank announced that it will exit from the con
India as part of a global strategy.
The star trio of India captain Virat Kohli, his white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit
Bumrah retained their top bracket BCCI contracts, worth Rs 7 crore each.
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Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha passed away in Delhi. He was 68.
US space agency NASA is set to launch SpaceX Crew Dragon second flight to the International Space
Business services provider Quess Corp will acquire the remaining 30 per cent equity stake in Conneqt
s been appointed as General Counsel and Head of
Birla Cellulose, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, said it has won an award from the United Nations for
ance services arm CSC announced a collaboration with Tata Power to set up
powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country.
Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Terrorism
19 wave in the country, the Labour Bureau has set a deadline of July
this year to release the first report of the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES).
American banking major Citibank announced that it will exit from the consumer banking business in
ball deputy Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit
Monthly Current Affair of
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21-04-2021
1. British actor Helen McCrory, best known to fans for her roles in popular "Harry Potter" franchise and
TV show "Peaky Blinders", has died at the age of 52.
2. Popular Tamil actor and comedian Vivek passed away in Chennai. He was 59.
3. Pakistan’s cricket players will get visas to compete in the T20 World Cup in India this October.
4. The finance ministry expanded the scope of the Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
Scheme (ECLGS) which will now cover borrowers from the healthcare segment,
sectors identified by the Kamath Committee.
5. The United States placed 11 countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Italy in
the currency practices monitoring list.
6. The BCCI Apex Council has decided, in principle
2028 Los Angeles Olympics if the game is included in the roster.
7. The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt.Ltd. (THGPPL) announced the appointment of Krishna Prasad as its
Group Editorial Officer.
8. The government of Ghana, Bharti Airtel and Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced execution
of the definitive agreement for transfer of 'AirtelTigo' to Government of Ghana, on a going concern
basis.
9. Mumbai swimmer Kenisha Gupta clocked her personal best timing
50m freestyle event at the Uzbekistan Open Championship.
10. In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus
pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism has signed a memorandum of under
and Ease My Trip.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
British actor Helen McCrory, best known to fans for her roles in popular "Harry Potter" franchise and
TV show "Peaky Blinders", has died at the age of 52.
Popular Tamil actor and comedian Vivek passed away in Chennai. He was 59.
cricket players will get visas to compete in the T20 World Cup in India this October.
The finance ministry expanded the scope of the Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
Scheme (ECLGS) which will now cover borrowers from the healthcare segment,
sectors identified by the Kamath Committee.
The United States placed 11 countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Italy in
the currency practices monitoring list.
The BCCI Apex Council has decided, in principle, to field both the men's and the women's teams at the
2028 Los Angeles Olympics if the game is included in the roster.
The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt.Ltd. (THGPPL) announced the appointment of Krishna Prasad as its
t of Ghana, Bharti Airtel and Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced execution
of the definitive agreement for transfer of 'AirtelTigo' to Government of Ghana, on a going concern
Mumbai swimmer Kenisha Gupta clocked her personal best timing to win a gold medal in the women's
50m freestyle event at the Uzbekistan Open Championship.
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus
pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip
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British actor Helen McCrory, best known to fans for her roles in popular "Harry Potter" franchise and
Popular Tamil actor and comedian Vivek passed away in Chennai. He was 59.
cricket players will get visas to compete in the T20 World Cup in India this October.
The finance ministry expanded the scope of the Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee
Scheme (ECLGS) which will now cover borrowers from the healthcare segment, apart from the 26
The United States placed 11 countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Italy in
, to field both the men's and the women's teams at the
The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt.Ltd. (THGPPL) announced the appointment of Krishna Prasad as its
t of Ghana, Bharti Airtel and Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced execution
of the definitive agreement for transfer of 'AirtelTigo' to Government of Ghana, on a going concern
to win a gold medal in the women's
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus
standing (MoU) with Cleartrip
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1. The United States and China, the world''s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb
climate change with urgency.
2. With the resurgence of COVID
downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year to as low as 10 per cent on local
lockdowns threatening fragile recovery.
3. Regulator Irdai has imposed a penalty of Rs 51 lakh on four insurers,
Company, for violation of certain norms related to motor insurance.
4. Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) have requested the Reserve Bank to extend the one
restructuring scheme of MSME advances till March 31, 2022, as
businesses.
5. Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj created a national record in 50m backstroke while winning his
second gold of the Uzbekistan Open Championship.
6. The value of software exports by units registered unde
estimated to have risen over 7 per cent to cross Rs 5 lakh crore during 2020
7. India's Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting
Championship in Tashkent, Uzb
8. Charles “Chuck” Geschke —
develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs
9. Eminent writer and litterateur of the Hindi world, Narendra Kohli, died. He was 8
10. Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar inaugurated a new block at the naval station in a tribute to fallen
braveheart Lieutenant Dharambir Singh Sihag.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
The United States and China, the world''s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb
With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases posing risks to economic recovery, leading brokerages have
downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year to as low as 10 per cent on local
lockdowns threatening fragile recovery.
Regulator Irdai has imposed a penalty of Rs 51 lakh on four insurers, including SBI General Insurance
Company, for violation of certain norms related to motor insurance.
banking finance companies (NBFCs) have requested the Reserve Bank to extend the one
restructuring scheme of MSME advances till March 31, 2022, as these players are unable to revive their
Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj created a national record in 50m backstroke while winning his
second gold of the Uzbekistan Open Championship.
The value of software exports by units registered under Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is
estimated to have risen over 7 per cent to cross Rs 5 lakh crore during 2020
India's Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting
Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped
develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.
Eminent writer and litterateur of the Hindi world, Narendra Kohli, died. He was 8
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar inaugurated a new block at the naval station in a tribute to fallen
braveheart Lieutenant Dharambir Singh Sihag.
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The United States and China, the world''s two biggest carbon polluters, agreed to cooperate to curb
conomic recovery, leading brokerages have
downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year to as low as 10 per cent on local
including SBI General Insurance
banking finance companies (NBFCs) have requested the Reserve Bank to extend the one-time
these players are unable to revive their
Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj created a national record in 50m backstroke while winning his
r Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is
estimated to have risen over 7 per cent to cross Rs 5 lakh crore during 2020-21.
India's Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting
founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped
died at age 81.
Eminent writer and litterateur of the Hindi world, Narendra Kohli, died. He was 81.
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar inaugurated a new block at the naval station in a tribute to fallen
Monthly Current Affair of
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23-04-2021
1. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is going to set up an oxygen plant
meters per hour capacity in its Gujarat's Kalol unit and will provide free oxygen to hospitals suffering
from a shortage of oxygen amid the unprecedented surge of COVID
2. Sanjay Srinet will be the new chairman of Uttar Pradesh
3. Former Assam chief minister Bhumidhar Barman passed away in Guwahati. He was 89.
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas won the Monte Carlo Masters without dropping a set, beating Andrey Rublev 6
3 for his first title this year and si
5. Government has said that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, PMGKP Insurance Policy claims of
COVID Warriors will continue to be settled till 24th April this year.
6. Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel has inaugurated the
Ramayana.
7. Railways has converted 4,002 train coaches as a COVID
governments facing shortage of beds in their states.
8. In line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines,
become the first payments bank in the country to enable Rs 2 lakh day
9. Celebrated actor and former lawmaker Sarah Begum Kabori has died. She was 70.
10. Former international hockey umpire
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is going to set up an oxygen plant
meters per hour capacity in its Gujarat's Kalol unit and will provide free oxygen to hospitals suffering
from a shortage of oxygen amid the unprecedented surge of COVID-19 infections.
Sanjay Srinet will be the new chairman of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
Former Assam chief minister Bhumidhar Barman passed away in Guwahati. He was 89.
Stefanos Tsitsipas won the Monte Carlo Masters without dropping a set, beating Andrey Rublev 6
3 for his first title this year and sixth overall.
Government has said that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, PMGKP Insurance Policy claims of
COVID Warriors will continue to be settled till 24th April this year.
Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel has inaugurated the first
Railways has converted 4,002 train coaches as a COVID-19 care-cum-isolation facility to assist state
governments facing shortage of beds in their states.
In line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) guidelines, Airtel Payments Bank announced that it has
become the first payments bank in the country to enable Rs 2 lakh day-end balance account limit.
Celebrated actor and former lawmaker Sarah Begum Kabori has died. She was 70.
Former international hockey umpire Anupama Punchimanda passed away in Bengaluru. She was 40.
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Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is going to set up an oxygen plant with 200 cubic
meters per hour capacity in its Gujarat's Kalol unit and will provide free oxygen to hospitals suffering
19 infections.
Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
Former Assam chief minister Bhumidhar Barman passed away in Guwahati. He was 89.
Stefanos Tsitsipas won the Monte Carlo Masters without dropping a set, beating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-
Government has said that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, PMGKP Insurance Policy claims of
first-ever online exhibition on
isolation facility to assist state
Airtel Payments Bank announced that it has
end balance account limit.
Celebrated actor and former lawmaker Sarah Begum Kabori has died. She was 70.
Anupama Punchimanda passed away in Bengaluru. She was 40.
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1. Microblogging platform Twitter announced the appointment of former Uber executive, Apurva Dalal as
Director of Engineering.
2. A group of Indian-Americans who played a key role
have announced the formation of South Asians for America (SAFA)
advance the political empowerment of the community.
3. The World Test Championship final between India and New Z
Southampton from June 18, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured after Britain added India
to its travel ''red list'' following a massive surge in COVID
4. Former Union minister and senior BJP lead
5. Sebi restrained Equicom Financial Research Pvt Ltd and two individuals from accessing the securities
market for inducing gullible investors by promising them huge returns on their investment products.
6. IT major Tech Mahindra has acquired DigitalOnUS, a hybrid cloud and DevOps services provider, for
USD 120 million (about Rs 898 crore).
7. The government-run DRDO has developed a SpO2
soldiers serving in extremely high altitude
8. IT services major HCL Technologies has signed a multi
cloud contract with Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider UD Trucks.
9. The India Open Super 500 tournament, one of
was postponed due to the raging COVID
10. NASA's experimental Mars helicopter rose from the dusty red surface into the thin air, achieving the
first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Microblogging platform Twitter announced the appointment of former Uber executive, Apurva Dalal as
Americans who played a key role in Joe Biden's victory in US presidential election
have announced the formation of South Asians for America (SAFA) –
advance the political empowerment of the community.
The World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will go ahead as planned in
Southampton from June 18, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured after Britain added India
to its travel ''red list'' following a massive surge in COVID-19 caseload.
Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Bachi Singh Rawat died. He was 71.
Sebi restrained Equicom Financial Research Pvt Ltd and two individuals from accessing the securities
market for inducing gullible investors by promising them huge returns on their investment products.
ahindra has acquired DigitalOnUS, a hybrid cloud and DevOps services provider, for
USD 120 million (about Rs 898 crore).
run DRDO has developed a SpO2-based supplemental oxygen delivery system for
soldiers serving in extremely high altitude areas and COVID-19 patients.
IT services major HCL Technologies has signed a multi-million dollar digital transformation and hybrid
cloud contract with Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider UD Trucks.
The India Open Super 500 tournament, one of the last three qualifying events for the Tokyo Olympics,
was postponed due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
NASA's experimental Mars helicopter rose from the dusty red surface into the thin air, achieving the
ht on another planet.
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Microblogging platform Twitter announced the appointment of former Uber executive, Apurva Dalal as
in Joe Biden's victory in US presidential election
an organisation that aims to
ealand will go ahead as planned in
Southampton from June 18, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured after Britain added India
er Bachi Singh Rawat died. He was 71.
Sebi restrained Equicom Financial Research Pvt Ltd and two individuals from accessing the securities
market for inducing gullible investors by promising them huge returns on their investment products.
ahindra has acquired DigitalOnUS, a hybrid cloud and DevOps services provider, for
based supplemental oxygen delivery system for
million dollar digital transformation and hybrid
cloud contract with Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider UD Trucks.
the last three qualifying events for the Tokyo Olympics,
NASA's experimental Mars helicopter rose from the dusty red surface into the thin air, achieving the
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25-04-2021
1. India has been elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council.
2. The Tata Group will be importing 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen and help ease
oxygen shortage amid a staggering surge in COVID
3. Former Goa minister Somnath Juwarkar has succumbed to the COVID
4. Veteran actor Kishore Nandlaskar died due to Covid
5. GE Power India said that it has acquired 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd.
6. The Uttar Pradesh government decided to administer COVID
18 years of age from May 1.
7. Argentina, Brazil, Uganda and Vanuatu were announced as t
awards for 2020.
8. Renowned hockey statistician and historian Baboolal Goverdhan Joshi died. Joshi was 67.
9. iBus Networks and Infrastructure Ltd has acquired Ubico Networks for around Rs 100 crore.
10. The Union Cabinet approved signing of a fresh memorandum of understanding between the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
(CAANZ).
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
India has been elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council.
The Tata Group will be importing 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen and help ease
d a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Former Goa minister Somnath Juwarkar has succumbed to the COVID-19 infection. He was 74.
Veteran actor Kishore Nandlaskar died due to Covid-19 complications. He was 81.
it has acquired 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd.
The Uttar Pradesh government decided to administer COVID-19 vaccine free of cost to all those above
Argentina, Brazil, Uganda and Vanuatu were announced as the global winners of the ICC development
Renowned hockey statistician and historian Baboolal Goverdhan Joshi died. Joshi was 67.
iBus Networks and Infrastructure Ltd has acquired Ubico Networks for around Rs 100 crore.
approved signing of a fresh memorandum of understanding between the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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India has been elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council.
The Tata Group will be importing 24 cryogenic containers to transport liquid oxygen and help ease
19 cases across the country.
19 infection. He was 74.
19 complications. He was 81.
it has acquired 50 per cent stake in NTPC GE Power Services Pvt Ltd.
19 vaccine free of cost to all those above
he global winners of the ICC development
Renowned hockey statistician and historian Baboolal Goverdhan Joshi died. Joshi was 67.
iBus Networks and Infrastructure Ltd has acquired Ubico Networks for around Rs 100 crore.
approved signing of a fresh memorandum of understanding between the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Monthly Current Affair of
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26-04-2021
1. The United States Senate to confirm Indian
making her the first person of colour to occupy the third highest position at the Department of Justice.
2. Senior Congress leader and former Delhi government minister A.K. Walia died. He was 72.
3. India's Comptroller and Auditor General GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor by a
prestigious intergovernmental organisation working for the elimination of chemical weapons.
4. Noted Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has passed away. He was 96.
5. Nine Bangladeshis feature in the Forbes 30 under 30 list of innovators in 10 industries for Asia.
6. Miguel Díaz-Canel to succeed Raúl Castro as the President of Cuba.
7. The Indian Air Force (IAF) said the fifth batch of the Rafale aircraft arrived in India after flying
distance of almost 8,000 km from France.
8. Australia announced three cyber projects with India as it launched its International Cyber and Critical
Technology Engagement Strategy, setting the goal for a safe, secure and prosperous Australia, Indo
Pacific and the world.
9. State-owned Jammu & Kashmir Bank said non
has resigned from its board.
10. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IBH) has entered into a strategic co
finance major HDFC Ltd to offer housing loans to homebuyers at competitive rates.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
The United States Senate to confirm Indian-American Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general,
making her the first person of colour to occupy the third highest position at the Department of Justice.
Senior Congress leader and former Delhi government minister A.K. Walia died. He was 72.
er and Auditor General GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor by a
prestigious intergovernmental organisation working for the elimination of chemical weapons.
Noted Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has passed away. He was 96.
deshis feature in the Forbes 30 under 30 list of innovators in 10 industries for Asia.
Canel to succeed Raúl Castro as the President of Cuba.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said the fifth batch of the Rafale aircraft arrived in India after flying
distance of almost 8,000 km from France.
Australia announced three cyber projects with India as it launched its International Cyber and Critical
Technology Engagement Strategy, setting the goal for a safe, secure and prosperous Australia, Indo
owned Jammu & Kashmir Bank said non-executive non-independent director Rigzian Sampheal
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IBH) has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with housing
HDFC Ltd to offer housing loans to homebuyers at competitive rates.
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Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general,
making her the first person of colour to occupy the third highest position at the Department of Justice.
Senior Congress leader and former Delhi government minister A.K. Walia died. He was 72.
er and Auditor General GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor by a
prestigious intergovernmental organisation working for the elimination of chemical weapons.
Noted Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has passed away. He was 96.
deshis feature in the Forbes 30 under 30 list of innovators in 10 industries for Asia.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said the fifth batch of the Rafale aircraft arrived in India after flying a
Australia announced three cyber projects with India as it launched its International Cyber and Critical
Technology Engagement Strategy, setting the goal for a safe, secure and prosperous Australia, Indo-
independent director Rigzian Sampheal
lending partnership with housing
HDFC Ltd to offer housing loans to homebuyers at competitive rates.
Monthly Current Affair of
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27-04-2021
1. Private sector lender HDFC Bank said the Reserve Bank has approved appointment of former Economic
Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty as the part
2. The Himachal Pradesh government said it will provide COVID vaccine free of cost to people between 18
and 44 years from May 1.
3. Composer Shravan Rathod, of popular music director duo Nadeem
4. Torrent Power Ltd said it will set up a 300 MW capacity solar power plant in Gujarat at an estimated
cost of Rs 1,250 crore.
5. Vaccinating all citizens above the age of 18 years against Covid
states together will incur Rs 46,323 crore, India
6. Former BSP MLA Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi died at the age of 55.
7. Rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed India’s long
at ‘BBB-’ with a negative outlook.
8. India and the US are launching a clean energy partnership initiative to mobilise investments and enable
green collaborations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, as he pitched for concrete action at a
"high speed and on a large scale" globally to combat climate ch
9. The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy
and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030, if it goes ahead with the measures
to control pollution under the Paris climate agr
10. Indian boxers Gitika (48kg) and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg) clinched gold medals in the youth world
championships in Kielce, Poland, notching up dominating victories in the finals.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Private sector lender HDFC Bank said the Reserve Bank has approved appointment of former Economic
Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time chairman of the bank.
The Himachal Pradesh government said it will provide COVID vaccine free of cost to people between 18
Composer Shravan Rathod, of popular music director duo Nadeem-Shravan, passed away. He was 66.
it will set up a 300 MW capacity solar power plant in Gujarat at an estimated
Vaccinating all citizens above the age of 18 years against Covid-19 will cost Rs 67,193 crore, of which
states together will incur Rs 46,323 crore, India Ratings and Research (Ind-
Former BSP MLA Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi died at the age of 55.
Rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed India’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)
’ with a negative outlook.
e US are launching a clean energy partnership initiative to mobilise investments and enable
green collaborations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, as he pitched for concrete action at a
"high speed and on a large scale" globally to combat climate change.
The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy
and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030, if it goes ahead with the measures
to control pollution under the Paris climate agreement, says a report.
Indian boxers Gitika (48kg) and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg) clinched gold medals in the youth world
championships in Kielce, Poland, notching up dominating victories in the finals.
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Private sector lender HDFC Bank said the Reserve Bank has approved appointment of former Economic
e bank.
The Himachal Pradesh government said it will provide COVID vaccine free of cost to people between 18
Shravan, passed away. He was 66.
it will set up a 300 MW capacity solar power plant in Gujarat at an estimated
19 will cost Rs 67,193 crore, of which
-Ra) said.
currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)
e US are launching a clean energy partnership initiative to mobilise investments and enable
green collaborations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, as he pitched for concrete action at a
The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy
and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030, if it goes ahead with the measures
Indian boxers Gitika (48kg) and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg) clinched gold medals in the youth world
championships in Kielce, Poland, notching up dominating victories in the finals.
Monthly Current Affair of
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28-04-2021
1. Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ra
Nath Kovind.
2. Kalawati Bhuria, a Congress MLA in Madhya Pradesh, died. She was 49.
3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the banks to restrict dividend payouts to 50 per cent in
bid to conserve capital and stay resilient.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the distribution of e
scheme (National Panchayati Raj Day) through video conferencing.
5. Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers
sites for Remdesivir's production have been approved since 12th April.
6. Air Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in
Western Air Command.
7. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired the “Reaching Zero” forum on
malaria elimination to celebrate World Malaria Day, through a video conference.
8. To revolutionize the transport of goods and reduce the overall logistic costs, the A
Standards Committee has amended its AIS
Trains and has hosted the draft on Ministry of Road Transport & Highway’s website.
9. Arun Nigavekar, former chairman of the University Grants
chancellor of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), passed away in Pune. He was 79
10. The Indian Army began the process to procure around 350 light tanks in a phased manner as part of its
efforts to strengthen combat capability in mountainous regions.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India by President Ram
Kalawati Bhuria, a Congress MLA in Madhya Pradesh, died. She was 49.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the banks to restrict dividend payouts to 50 per cent in
bid to conserve capital and stay resilient.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA
scheme (National Panchayati Raj Day) through video conferencing.
Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya informed that 25 new manufacturing
sites for Remdesivir's production have been approved since 12th April.
Air Vice Marshal PS Karkare took over as Senior Officer in-charge of Administration of Headquarters
Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired the “Reaching Zero” forum on
malaria elimination to celebrate World Malaria Day, through a video conference.
To revolutionize the transport of goods and reduce the overall logistic costs, the A
Standards Committee has amended its AIS-113 Standard to include the safety requirements of Road
Trains and has hosted the draft on Ministry of Road Transport & Highway’s website.
Arun Nigavekar, former chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and former vice
chancellor of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), passed away in Pune. He was 79
The Indian Army began the process to procure around 350 light tanks in a phased manner as part of its
n combat capability in mountainous regions.
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mana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India by President Ram
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the banks to restrict dividend payouts to 50 per cent in a
property cards under the SWAMITVA
Mansukh Mandaviya informed that 25 new manufacturing
charge of Administration of Headquarters
Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired the “Reaching Zero” forum on
malaria elimination to celebrate World Malaria Day, through a video conference.
To revolutionize the transport of goods and reduce the overall logistic costs, the Automotive Industry
113 Standard to include the safety requirements of Road-
Trains and has hosted the draft on Ministry of Road Transport & Highway’s website.
Commission (UGC) and former vice-
chancellor of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), passed away in Pune. He was 79-year-old.
The Indian Army began the process to procure around 350 light tanks in a phased manner as part of its
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29-04-2021
1. HDFC Bank said it has deployed mobile ATMs across India to assist customers during the lockdown.
2. Linde Group and the Tata Group have sourced 24 cryogenic oxygen tanks to help augment oxyge
delivery in the fight against COVID, the German firm''s India unit said in a statement.
3. Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj indicated that the 2022 50
be her "swansong" after 23 illustrious years in international cr
4. Former international hockey umpire Suresh Kumar Thakur died in Mohali. He was 51.
5. Former Hyderabad fast bowler Ashwin Yadav died. He was 33.
6. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the poor and to ameliorate the hardships
faced by the poor and needy due to Covid
Government of Indiaby the Union Government for the month of May and June 2021.
7. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid
Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat.
8. The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA
Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021.
9. Drug Controller General Of India (DCGI) gave a
‘Virafin’ for treating the patients showing moderate COVID
10. A team of Scientists has developed a cost
minimizing material losses in the process.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
HDFC Bank said it has deployed mobile ATMs across India to assist customers during the lockdown.
Linde Group and the Tata Group have sourced 24 cryogenic oxygen tanks to help augment oxyge
delivery in the fight against COVID, the German firm''s India unit said in a statement.
Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj indicated that the 2022 50-over World Cup in New Zealand will
be her "swansong" after 23 illustrious years in international cricket.
Former international hockey umpire Suresh Kumar Thakur died in Mohali. He was 51.
Former Hyderabad fast bowler Ashwin Yadav died. He was 33.
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the poor and to ameliorate the hardships
by the poor and needy due to Covid-19 situation, the PMGKAY scheme is announced by the
Government of Indiaby the Union Government for the month of May and June 2021.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid
Hospital at Kolavada in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat.
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA
Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021.
Drug Controller General Of India (DCGI) gave a restricted emergency use approval to the Zydus Cadila’s
‘Virafin’ for treating the patients showing moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
A team of Scientists has developed a cost-effective technology to recycle aluminum scraps efficiently
s in the process.
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HDFC Bank said it has deployed mobile ATMs across India to assist customers during the lockdown.
Linde Group and the Tata Group have sourced 24 cryogenic oxygen tanks to help augment oxygen
delivery in the fight against COVID, the German firm''s India unit said in a statement.
over World Cup in New Zealand will
Former international hockey umpire Suresh Kumar Thakur died in Mohali. He was 51.
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the poor and to ameliorate the hardships
19 situation, the PMGKAY scheme is announced by the
Government of Indiaby the Union Government for the month of May and June 2021.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 280 PSA Oxygen Plant at the Covid Designated
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ conducted in the
restricted emergency use approval to the Zydus Cadila’s
19 symptoms.
effective technology to recycle aluminum scraps efficiently
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30-04-2021
1. Newly-wed archery couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das led the show with two individual gold
medals as India capped their best ever show in a World Cup, claiming three golds and one bronze in
the tournament''s first stage.
2. Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP Plc of UK announced the start of production from the second
set of new discoveries the two are developing in the eastern offshore KG
3. Chloe Zhao's “Nomadland,” won best picture at the 93rd Academ
became the first woman of color to win best director, and a historically diverse group of winners took
home awards.
4. Veteran Hollywood star Anthony Hopkins won the best actor award at the 93rd Academy Awards for
his role in "The Father".
5. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced free COVID vaccination for all above the age of 18.
6. Top-ranked Ash Barty beat Aryna Sabalenka 3
on clay since the 2019 French Open
7. The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) said Arun Raste will be its next managing
director and CEO for a period of five years.
8. Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pt Rajan Mishra died. He was 70.
9. Former Maharashtra minister Sanjay
10. Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died in Gurgaon. He was 62.
Monthly Current Affair of April, 2021 in English
wed archery couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das led the show with two individual gold
medals as India capped their best ever show in a World Cup, claiming three golds and one bronze in
Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP Plc of UK announced the start of production from the second
set of new discoveries the two are developing in the eastern offshore KG-D6 block.
Chloe Zhao's “Nomadland,” won best picture at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China
became the first woman of color to win best director, and a historically diverse group of winners took
Veteran Hollywood star Anthony Hopkins won the best actor award at the 93rd Academy Awards for
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced free COVID vaccination for all above the age of 18.
ranked Ash Barty beat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the Porsche Grand Prix, her first title
on clay since the 2019 French Open.
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) said Arun Raste will be its next managing
director and CEO for a period of five years.
Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pt Rajan Mishra died. He was 70.
Former Maharashtra minister Sanjay Deotale died in Nagpur. He was 58.
Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died in Gurgaon. He was 62.
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wed archery couple Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das led the show with two individual gold
medals as India capped their best ever show in a World Cup, claiming three golds and one bronze in
Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP Plc of UK announced the start of production from the second
D6 block.
y Awards, where the China-born Zhao
became the first woman of color to win best director, and a historically diverse group of winners took
Veteran Hollywood star Anthony Hopkins won the best actor award at the 93rd Academy Awards for
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced free COVID vaccination for all above the age of 18.
3 to win the Porsche Grand Prix, her first title
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) said Arun Raste will be its next managing
Supreme Court judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar died in Gurgaon. He was 62.