Top Best Current Affairs 27 April 2020

Scientists at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, have developed a herbal decongestant spray. This comes when the need for face masks rises to prevent corona infection. The spray will address breathing and congestion in the respiratory system which is caused by wearing a mask for a long time.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) releases report 'From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown.

CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan launches Jeevan Shakti Yojana in MP in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home.

The 2nd International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace celebrated on April 24.

AP Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs) in the state.

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, has collaborated with Hyderabad-based integrated pharmaceutical company, LAXAI Life Sciences, to develop and manufacture Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates. The initiative may help to reduce the dependency of the Indian pharmaceutical sector on Chinese imports of these ingredients.

World Immunization Week is celebrated from 24-30 April. It is celebrated in the last week of April by the World Health Organization (WHO). The observation of the week aims to promote the use of vaccines in order to protect people of all ages against disease.

With around 45 million likes on his personal page, PM Modi continues to be the most popular world leader on Facebook according to BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe).