Page-17 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics

The International Conference on Defence Finance & Economics, organized by the Ministry of Defence (Finance), is held on April 12, 2023. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among eminent policy makers, academics, and government officials from India and ..

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Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti is a day observed on 11 April every year to remember the works of Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, a social activist, thinker, writer and anti-caste social reformer born on the same day in 1827 in Maharashtra. Jyotiba ..

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RailTel and Electronic Knowledge Network Project

RailTel Corporation of India Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, with expertise in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and education. Recently, RailTel Corporation of India Limited has been awarded an order worth Rs. ..

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What is Hikikomori?

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting people of all ages in Japan, where individuals withdraw from society and remain isolated for extended periods. Origins and Definition of Hikikomori The term Hikikomori was coined in the 1990s in Japan to describe ..

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Hay Fever in Japan

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary committee, Kishida referred to hay fever as a “social problem” and pledged ..

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Muthuvans and Human-Animal Conflicts

The Muthuvans are a tribe of cultivators who dwell in the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore and Madurai and Kerala’s Adimali and Devikulam forest regions of Idukki district. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their ..

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Idu Mishmis and Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary

Arunachal Pradesh is a state in the northeastern region of India that is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural diversity. The state is home to various indigenous tribes, one of which is the Idu Mishmi tribe. The tribe has ..

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“Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” Case

In recent years, the media industry in India has been subjected to increased scrutiny and censorship. The case of “Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited vs Union of India & Ors” is an example of such censorship, where the Ministry of Information and ..

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