World Autism Awareness Day: 02 April
World Autism Awareness Day is observed globally on 2 April. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about people suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). World Autism Day was celebrated for the first time on 2 April 2008.
Education Minister ‘Ramesh Pokhriyal’ inaugurates ‘Anandam: The Center for Happiness’ at IIM Jammu
Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has inaugurated “Anandam: Center for Happiness” at IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Jammu through videoconferencing.
This center will help the students to get rid of stressful environment and spread positivity.
Establishment of IIM Jammu: 2016
It is the 20th Indian Institute of Management in the country.
World Bank raises India’s GDP growth estimate to 10.1% in FY 2022
The World Bank has increased India’s GDP growth estimate from 5.4% to 10.1% in the financial year 2022.
The World Bank has projected a contraction of up to 8.5% of the economy in the financial year 2020-21.
World Bank established: July 1944
Headquarters: Washington, (D.C)
Speaker: David Malpas
Union Bank Of India launches “Uni-Carbon Card”
Union Bank of India launched “UNI – CARBON CARD”, an HPCL co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI.
Establishment of Union Bank of India: 11 November 1919
Headquarters: Mumbai
CEO: Rajkiran Rai Ji
Bihar became the first state in India to have two green energy efficient cities
Bihar has become the first state in India to have two green energy efficient cities, Rajgir and Bodh Gaya. Here 24 hours of green energy will be supplied.
Green energy will be supplied for this scheme through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Government of India undertaking.
Establishment of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): 9 September 2011
Headquarters: New Delhi
Chairman and Managing Director: Jatindra Nath Swain
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Mukhtam S. Bhatia, appointed as Director General of ESIC
IAS officer, Mukhmeet S. Bhatia appointed as Director General of Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
Establishment of Employees State Insurance Corporation: 24 February 1952
Headquarters: New Delhi
Famous children’s author Beverly Cleary died at age 104
America’s famous children’s author, Beverly Cleary, has died at the age of 104. She was named Living Legend in 2000 by the Library of Congress. In 2003, she was voted one of the winners of the National Medal of Arts. Cleary won the John Newberry medal in 1981 for “Ramona and Her Mother,” and “Dear Mr. Henshaw” in 1981.
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Last date for linking PAN card to Aadhaar extended to 30 June
In view of the Covid-19 epidemic, the central government has increased the deadline for linking PAN card (permanent account number-PAN) with Aadhaar by three months to June 30.
The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar was 31 March 2021. If you do not link your PAN with Aadhaar by the deadline, then not only will your PAN become inoperative, but you will also be liable to pay a penalty of 1000 Rs.
Subhash Kumar to take over additional charge of CMD of ONGC
Subhash Kumar has assumed additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). He will replace Shashi Shankar.
Establishment of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): 14 August 1956
Headquarters: Delhi
