1. In May, the NITI Aayog plans to launch the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP), which would give government data in a user-friendly manner and encourage data-driven decision-making and research
2. From 18th April 2022, block level health melas began by the Union Health Ministry at more than one lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres across India.
3. The ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report) portal has been developed by the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in consultation with the various insurance companies. This portal will help in providing instant information related to road accidents and will help in accelerating accident compensation claims.
4. Paytm has become an official digital payments partner for the prime ministers’ museum. It is offering its payment gateway, EDC (Electronic Data Capture) machines and QR code payment options to make way for superfast, convenient and secure transactions. The museum, which is a tribute to former Prime Ministers of India, will be opened to the public on April 21, 2022.
5. The Vande Bharat Express train will operate between Khajuraho and Delhi soon, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced.
6. Political strategist Prashant Kishor met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence at 10 Janpath in Delhi on Monday. This is their second meeting at Sonia’s residence in the last 3 days. The meeting comes amid reports of Kishor joining Congress ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
7. *ANDHRA PRADESH* CM Jagan Mohan Reddy would meet Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar today.
8. *ASSAM* : The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has teamed up with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to design and construct a highly energy-efficient CO2 collection system from power plants.
9. *CHANDIGARH* Health Department issued an advisory asking people to wear face masks in crowded places in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in some states and Union Territories.
10. *DELHI* : Auto, taxi unions on strike in Delhi demanding CNG subsidy, fare hike.
11. *GUJARAT* : PM Modi to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects at Banas Dairy Sankul in Diyodar.
12. *J&K:* A Railway Protection Force Head Constable was killed and an Assistant Sub-Inspector injured after terrorists opened fire at them in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday
13. *MAHARASHTRA* : India’s first-ever radio channel for the visually impaired, named ‘Radio Aksh’ has been launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
14. Nashik Police Commissioner Deepak Pandey on Monday issued a directive stating that no one will be allowed to play bhajan or other songs on loudspeaker 15 minutes before and after the call of azaan. This is applicable for areas within a 100-metre radius of any mosque. Pandey issued another directive instructing religious places to take prior permission for loudspeaker usage.
15. *MANIPUR* CM, N Biren Singh announced that a 165-foot-high Indian national flag, the tallest in the Northeast, would be hoisted at the Indian National Army (INA) headquarters complex in Moirang in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.
16. *RAJASTHAN* : Congress’ three-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ is likely to be held in Rajasthan’s Jaipur from May 14 onwards, sources said on Monday. Around 400 party leaders are expected to gather at meeting.
17. *TAMIL NADU* : GE Aviation and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) will work together on aerospace research and development.
18. *NEW APPOINTMENT* : The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, approved Vikram Dev Dutt’s appointment as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India Asset Holding (AIAHL),
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1. Govt sources denied report that GST Council plans to raise 5% tax slab to 8%.
2. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to USA to attend spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. She will also participate in G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings.
3. The Border Roads Organisation will construct the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet to connect Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh, BRO Director General Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary said.
4. Adani Green Energy overtook the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday to become the country’s seventh most valuable company. The company’s shares have surged over 120% year-to-date and its market valuation currently stands at ₹4.64 lakh crore. Adani Green is the only non-Sensex company featuring in the list of top 10 companies on BSE in terms of market capitalisation.
ENTERTAINMENT:
1. Amitabh Bachchan on Monday confirmed his grandson Agastya Nanda’s Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ by sharing a fan-made collage.
2. Speaking about his upcoming film ‘The Delhi Files’, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri stated that the year 1984 is a dark chapter in Indian history. He further said the way the Punjab terrorism situation was handled was inhuman.
DEFENCE:
1. The Central Govt on Monday appointed Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of the Indian Army and he will take over his new office on May 1. He also served as chief engineer in the United Nations mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
The 29th Army chief will be the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to become the Chief of Army Staff succeeding General Manoj Mukund Naravane who is scheduled to complete his 28 month-tenure on April 30. .
2. INS Vagsheer, India’s final Scorpene-class submarine, to be launched on 20 April: Why it is a big deal for the Indian Navy Considered as one of the most advanced conventional submarines, the INS Vagsheer is part of the P75 Scorpene project.
3. Army Commanders conference begins in New Delhi to assess national security challenges, Ukraine war impact and will continue till 22nd of this month.
4. The Border Roads Organisation will construct the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet to connect Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh, BRO Director General Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary said.
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MAHARASHTRA: MUMBAI
Formed* : 01 May 1960
Capitals*
1) Mumbai
2) Nagpur (Winter)
Gvnr : Bhagat Singh Koshyari
CM* : Uddhav Thackeray (Shivsena)
Dist* : 36
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19 Apr (Tuesday)
Vasant Ritu
पक्ष:: Krishna
Month: Vaisakha 3, (Purnimata)/ Chaitra 18(Amanta)
Vikram Samvat – 2079
Shaka Samvat – 1944
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