Current Affairs in short : 20 April 2020

Chinese Language Day is observed on 20 April. The day highlights the contribution of Chinese literature, poetry, and language in world culture.

Facebook announced the launch of its third party fact checking system in Bangladesh to discourage the spread of fake news in the country.

India has asked Pakistan to attend to repair and reconstruction of parts of Kararpur Sahib gurudwara that were damaged in a storm on April 18, 2020.

The Government of India has made its approval for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by neighbouring countries mandatory.

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore have conducted the first systematic study on the gamma-ray flux variability nature of different types of blazars.

The Pune Zilla Parishad has decided to provide temporary ‘ration cards’ to more than 80,000 undocumented people in the district.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) launched a dashboard link on its website on 20 April to aid drivers and cargos during lockdown.

Government of India formed a high-level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine.

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills.

Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria. 

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) researchers have discovered hundreds of Lithium (Li)-rich giant stars.

Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day.

The Telangana government has decided to extend lock down till 7th of May.

Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia was among the 50 footballers to take part in the FIFA's initiative to pay tribute to 'humanity's heroes' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

BMW Group President and CEO Rudratej Singh passed away on 20 April due to cardiac arrest.

Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer has died.

Veteran journalist Samir Goswami, a much-liked figure in Kolkata sports journalism fraternity passed away.