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Published on Apr 26, 2021

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State

The Tamil Nadu government allowed Vedanta’s Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi district to reopen for the sole purpose of producing oxygen.
The plant will be allowed to operate temporarily for only four months, which is subject to extension on a need basis.
The Sterlite Plant in Thoothukudi was closed by the Tamil Nadu government in May 2018 for the violation of environmental norms.

Source : hindustantimes

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples.
In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures.
The town of Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises.

Health

The PM CARES Fund approved the allocation of funds for the installation of 551 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen generation plants inside public health facilities in the country.
The PM CARES Fund had earlier this year allocated ₹201.58 crore for the installation of additional 162 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen generation plants inside public health facilities in the country.

Source : Livemint

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PM CARES Fund

The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund was set up in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic to mobilize resources.
It was created on 27 March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic in India. and is headed by the prime minister. The other ex-officio members of the trust are the defence minister, the home minister, and the finance minister.

Obituary

Classical singer Rajan Mishra, a Padma Bhushan awardee, died of complications caused by COVID-19 at a hospital. He was 70.
Belonging to the Benaras gharana, Mr. Mishra, along with brother Sajan Mishra, made a mark for himself as a vocalist in the khyal style of Indian classical singing.

Source : The Hindu

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COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales.
These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air, and quickly fall on floors or surfaces.

Sports

The upcoming ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled to be held just before the Tokyo Olympics, will not take place due to a surge in Covid-19 cases in the host country.
The tournament was to take place from June 21-July 2 and would have served as good preparatory ground for all shooters who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
The Tokyo Olympics Games are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8.

Source : NDTV

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Tokyo Olympics

The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, and also known as Tokyo 2020, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to be held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

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