Page-10 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

Olkiluoto 3 Reactor

Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, Olkiluoto 3, has recently started producing regular energy in Finland after a delay of 14 years from its original completion timeline. This costly reactor, with a capacity of 1,600 megawatts, has been connected to the ..

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Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival

The Hun-Thadou cultural festival is an annual celebration of the Thadou community in Manipur. It is a time when the Thadou people come together to honor their customs, culture, and religious beliefs. Recently, the 5th edition of the festival was ..

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Tripedalia maipoensis

Scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have made an exciting discovery in Mai Po Nature Reserve, located in northern Hong Kong. They recently found a new species of box jellyfish, which is the first of its kind to be ..

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Global Food Policy Report, 2023

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2023 on April 13, urging stakeholders to invest in long-term solutions for building resilient and equitable food systems. The report highlights that multiple crises, such as the ..

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Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology

The Indian government has recently tightened regulations for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), which is commonly used to treat infertility through vitro fertilization (IVF). The health ministry’s move aims to regulate the mushrooming money-making industry that often carries out unnecessary procedures ..

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Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager

RHESSI (Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager) is a NASA satellite that has been orbiting the Earth for over 20 years, providing valuable insights into the sun’s powerful bursts of energy known as solar flares. Launched in 2002 and ..

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Ningaloo Eclipse

On April 20, sky gazers and astronomy enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for a rare celestial event known as the “Ningaloo Eclipse.” This solar eclipse is unique as it is a hybrid eclipse, transitioning from an annular eclipse ..

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What is Civil Union?

During the SC’s hearing on same sex couples’ right to marry, the Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, challenged the validity of the petitions and the judiciary’s authority to grant legal recognition to the “socio-legal institution” of marriage. In ..

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