Page-19 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

Squirrelpox Virus in Wales

April 7, 2023

Red squirrels are one of Britain’s most iconic species, and yet, they are under threat from a virus that causes a fatal disease known as squirrelpox. The virus is thought to have originated in North America and was accidentally introduced ..

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Draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023

April 7, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring and regulating the telecommunications sector in India. Established in 1997, TRAI’s primary objective is to ensure that the interests of consumers are protected and that there ..

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Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell

April 7, 2023

The Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell is the data backbone of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It recently celebrated its 22nd foundation day. It was inaugurated on 3rd April 2002, PPAC has been instrumental in maintaining a ..

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5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

April 7, 2023

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) organizes an annual conference that brings together decision-makers, thought leaders, academia, and institutions from across the world to work on solutions for infrastructure resilience. The latest conference, the 5th International Conference on Disaster ..

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Paris’ Ban on e-Scooter

April 6, 2023

Paris, the city of love, is known for its beauty and charm. The city’s streets are filled with tourists and locals alike, with many of them relying on rental e-scooters to navigate the city. However, with the recent Paris e-scooter ..

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Mount Kilimanjaro and the Promotion of Gaddi Culture

April 6, 2023

Anjali Sharma, a mountaineer from India, has made history by successfully scaling the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Southern Africa (Tanzania) while wearing a traditional Gaddi dress, or Luanchadi. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat while ..

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Izu-Ogasawara Trench and the Finding of the Deepest Fish

April 6, 2023

The Izu–Ogasawara Trench is an oceanic trench located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is known for being one of the deepest points in the world’s oceans. Here, the deepest ever fish was filmed, breaking the previous record of filming ..

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Who was Ryuichi Sakamoto?

April 5, 2023

On March 28, 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto, the renowned Japanese composer and producer, passed away at the age of 71, after battling cancer for the second time in 2021. Sakamoto was a trailblazer in the music industry, admired for his unique ..

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Eravikulam National Park

April 5, 2023

Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is a 97 km2 national park located in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala. Established in 1978, it is the first national park in the state. Administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, ..

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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

April 5, 2023

Located in the southernmost part of India, the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park (GoMMNP) is a protected area covering an area of around 560 square kilometers. The park includes a group of 21 islands situated in the Gulf of ..

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