Current Affairs One-Liner: 24th April 2020

• Important Day:- 24th April 2020- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
• 23rd April 2020- International Girls in information and communication technologies (ICT) Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of the month of April. The day is observed on 23rd April in the year 2020.
• Aim- To encourages girls to consider a future in the technology sector.
• Permanent Bridge on river Ravi, constructed by BRO:-Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed a new permanent bridge on the river Raviconnecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab to the rest of the country. It is a 484 meter long bridgebuilt by141 Drain Maintenance Coy of 49 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of Project Chetak.

• Static Part:-
• CM of Punjab:Capt. Amarinder Singh
• Governor of Punjab: V.P. Singh Badnore
• ‘NanoBlitz-3D’ – an advanced tool developed by ARCI and Nanomechanics Inc. USA.:- ‘NanoBlitz-3D’ is an advanced tool used for mapping nanomechanical properties of materials like multi-phase alloys, composites and various multi layered coatings. It is developed by Scientists from the International Advanced Research Center of Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) with the help of Nanomechanics Inc. USA
• ‘Apthamitra’ app and helpline number 14410:- Launched by Karnataka government which will provide guidance to the people regarding COVID-19. The helpline number is dedicated to solve the queries like telemedicine, counselling and testing and providing treatment for the ones who need.
• Static Part:
• CM of Karnataka: BS Yediyruppa
• Governor of Karnataka: Vajubhai Vala
• Rakesh Sharma- Appointed as President of IMMA:- Executive Director of Bajaj Auto ,Rakesh Sharma has been appointed as President of IMMA (International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association). He has replaced Johannes Loman
• Adam Higginbotham’s book “Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster”wins the William E. Colby Award.
• ‘WashKaro App’-------By IIIT Delhi
• National Panchayati Raj Day or National Local Self Government Day
• Mobile Virology Research and Diagnostics Laboratory (MVRDL)
• #MyBookMyFriendcampaign—By HRD Ministry
• RBI Allows Banks to Issue Electronic Cards for Overdraft Accounts

Questions:

Q.1 On which river did BRO build a permanent bridge connecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab to the rest of the country?
a. Sutlej
b. Chenab
c. Ravi
d. Beas

Q.2 Which organization has developed ‘NanoBlitz -3D’ tool to map multi-phase alloys?
a. IIT-Kanpur
b. CSIR
c. International Advanced Research Center of Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI)
d. ICT

Q.3 When is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peacemarked?

a. 21st April
b. 22nd April
c. 24th April
d. 23rd April

Q.4 Which state government launched ‘Apthamitra’ app?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Karnataka
c. Kerala
d. Tamil Nadu