Page-16 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

Vibrant Villages Programme

April 12, 2023

On April 7 this year, Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Vibrant Village program at Kibithu, a remote village located at an altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level, near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. This program aims to ..

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India’s Tiger Census – 2022

April 12, 2023

India is home to the largest population of tigers in the world, and their protection and conservation is of utmost importance. The country conducts a scientific estimation of its tiger population once every four years, and the latest report was ..

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Support for Poor Prisoners Scheme

April 12, 2023

The Indian government has recently launched a special scheme called ‘Support for Poor Prisoners,’ aimed at providing financial assistance to poor prisoners who are unable to pay the penalty or the bail amount. The scheme was announced by the Home ..

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Balikatan Drills between the US and the Philippines

April 12, 2023

The Balikatan drills are annual military exercises conducted between the United States and the Philippines. The name “Balikatan” is derived from the Tagalog word “shoulder-to-shoulder,” reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries. Involvement and Types of Exercises More than ..

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What is Orion Wargame?

April 12, 2023

France is hosting the multinational wargame codenamed Orion, which is expected to be held from the third week of April to May 5. This exercise will involve various countries, including India, and will test their combat capabilities in a simulated ..

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Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’

April 12, 2023

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently issued the Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the maritime sector in India. The policy aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of start-ups ..

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State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22

April 12, 2023

The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22 report was released on April 12 this year during the RPM meeting of States and State Utilities in New Delhi. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE) developed ..

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25 Years of Good Friday Agreement

April 12, 2023

The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, is a historic peace agreement that ended the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as “The Troubles.” The agreement was signed on April 10, 1998, by the British ..

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