Page-16 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme

April 10, 2023

On April 5, 2023, Japan announced its decision to provide financial support to help nations strengthen their defences. This announcement marked a radical departure from the regulations that have been preventing the use of foreign aid for military objectives. The ..

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Government Trends Report

April 10, 2023

The world has seen a significant change in the way governments deliver solutions to the common citizen in a post-COVID world. The Deloitte Center for Government Insights’ report titled ‘Government Trends’ highlights the nine trends that are reshaping this landscape. ..

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What are BH1 and Gaia BH2?

April 10, 2023

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by finding the closest black hole to Earth, located in our cosmic backyard. This discovery has opened up a new world of possibilities for studying these enigmatic cosmic objects and understanding their role in ..

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Operation Cookie Monster and Genesis Market

April 10, 2023

The FBI and the Justice Department recently led a massive operation to combat illicit state-backed cybercrime. Dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster,” the effort involved an international consortium of law enforcement authorities and resulted in the seizure of Genesis Market, a Russia-linked ..

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Places of Worship Act, 1991

April 10, 2023

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, is an important legislation in India that seeks to protect the character of religious places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. The law prohibits any suit or proceeding against the encroachment ..

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UN Statistical Commission

April 10, 2023

India’s recent election to the UN Statistical Commission is a testament to its expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography. The UN Statistical Commission is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities and is responsible for setting ..

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Raccoon Stealer

April 10, 2023

In a recent cyberattack, eight Central government entities, including central paramilitary forces and the Income Tax department, were targeted by the Raccoon Stealer malware. The attack was brought to the attention of the affected agencies by the National Technical Research ..

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Ladakh’s Wood Carving

April 10, 2023

The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

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“Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey” Report

April 10, 2023

India’s development of a “world-class digital public infrastructure” has been lauded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a working paper titled ‘Stacking up the Benefits Lessons from India’s Digital Journey.’ The paper credits India’s building block approach and focus ..

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National Medical Council’s Guidelines on Professional Responsibilities of Students and Teachers

April 8, 2023

The National Medical Council (NMC) is an apex body responsible for regulating medical education and professionals in India. Recently, the NMC issued a set of guidelines for medical students, teachers, and institutions, outlining their professional responsibilities. 25-page document explains code ..

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