Current Affairs 9 April 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains.
India and Japan signed MoU for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange
The Union Cabinet apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Dept of Space, Government of India and Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange. Read More
INS Sarvekshak in Mauritius
INS Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts. The ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius and commenced the hydrographic survey of ‘Deep sea area off Port Louis’. Read More
ICAR-IVRI transfers CSF technology to Hester Biosciences
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), which has developed an indigenous vaccine for classical swine fever (CSF) and sheep pox diseases transferred this technology to an animal healthcare company Hester Biosciences. Read More
New ‘lab on wheels’ to teach students science
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated a lab on wheels, which is part of Delhi Technological University’s (DTU) Education Reaches You scheme. The lab will impart science education to students in Delhi government schools and under privileged children. Read More
Encounter Specialist Pradeep Sharma was called by NIA
Encounter Specialist Pradeep Sharma was called by NIA for questioning in connection with the Mukesh Ambani terror scare case. National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India. The Parent agency of NIA is Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Read More
PM released ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Harekrushna Mahtab
Prime Minister Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on 9th April 2021. The book, available in Odia and English so far, has been translated into Hindi by Shri. Shankarlal Purohit. Read More
Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for White Goods
The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,238 crore. Read More
Consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries
Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre addressed at the consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries on E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4 on 6th April, 2021. Read More
Cabinet approved PLI schemes for solar modules
The Union Cabinet approved two production-linked incentive schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent competitive bidding process. Read More
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das-headed rate-setting panel MPC kept the key lending rates unchanged amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. It has decided to keep its short term lending rate or the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent, in line with market expectations. Read More