Top Best Current Affairs 20 April 2020

India's GDP growth may slide to 1.1% in 2019-20: SBI Ecowrap report.

CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) with MAF Clothing, Bengaluru developed the protective coverall suit. This suit can be used by doctors to protect from COVID 19. It is a polypropylene spun laminated multi-layered non-woven fabric-based coverall suit. That suit can be used to ensure the safety of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers.

COVID-19 mortality rate in India around 3.3%, over 13% patients have recovered so far - Health ministry.

Central Government and the Government of Maharashtra have adequate food security for the poor people in the state. Around 52,000 fair price shops spread across the country. Around 43.51 lakh quintals of food grains distributed within the first fortnight of April amidst the lockdown period.

In relief to borrowers and banks, RBI exempts accounts with moratorium benefits from asset recognition norms for 90 days.

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Gangwar requested various State/UT Governments to designate a nodal officer from Labour Department. The main aim is to coordinate with Control Rooms set up by the Union Government for addressing issues of the labour/workers in the country.

RBI lowers liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for banks to 80% from 100%.

4478 m high Matterhorn mountain in Swiss Alps lights up with Indian flag in show of solidarity.