Page-15 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

NIRCam Instrument

April 11, 2023

The Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) is the primary imaging instrument of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It covers the infrared wavelength range from 0.6 to 5 microns, making it an invaluable tool for studying various celestial objects. It played ..

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Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) Mission

April 11, 2023

The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) is a mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) set to launch on April 13, 2023, from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Science Goals of JUICE The primary focus of JUICE’s science ..

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Draft National Curriculum Framework for School Education

April 10, 2023

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in India is a comprehensive guideline that serves as a blueprint for school education. The NCF is periodically updated to reflect changing student and societal needs. The new draft NCF proposes significant changes to the ..

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Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

April 10, 2023

Several amendments were made by the Central Government to the IT Rules related to online gaming and the spread of false and misleading information regarding government business. These amendments seek to enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social ..

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World Homeopathy Day

April 10, 2023

World Homeopathy Day is observed on April 10 to mark the birth of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. This alternative form of medicine has been gaining popularity worldwide and is known for its gentle and natural healing approach. ..

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7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue

April 10, 2023

India and Japan have been working together to strengthen their defense and security cooperation. The latest development in this regard was the 7th India-Japan Defense Policy Dialogue, which was co-chaired by the defense secretaries of both countries on April 6, ..

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MPC’s First Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY2023-24

April 10, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently announced the first bi-monthly monetary policy of FY2023-24. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das revealed that the MPC has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%. This key ..

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Kerala Green Energy Corridor

April 10, 2023

The Cabinet has given its approval for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project, which will be implemented by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), to secure a loan from the German development bank, KfW. The objective of this project is ..

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

April 10, 2023

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) is India’s largest nuclear power plant located in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. The plant was built in collaboration with Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation and was constructed in two phases. The first phase involved ..

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Order of White Eagle

April 10, 2023

Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, has a rich history dating back to its official institution on November 1, 1705, by Augustus II the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. Originally bestowed on only eight ..

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