Page-2 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

Shankaracharya Jayanti

Shankaracharya Jayanti holds great importance for Hindus since it commemorates the birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya, an Indian Guru and philosopher. It is celebrated with great grandeur and devotion, and in 2023, it falls on April 25th. This year, Shankaracharya ..

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World Intellectual Property Day – Update (April, 2023)

World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26th with the primary objective of promoting awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding. Origins and Establishment of World Intellectual Property Day The concept for World Intellectual Property Day was first ..

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Nagorno-Karabakh

Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked, mountainous area in the South Caucasus that has been a source of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades. It is predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians but is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The Inhabitants ..

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Zero Shadow Day

Zero Shadow Day is a unique and fascinating phenomenon that occurs when the sun is directly overhead, causing the shadow of vertical objects to disappear. This phenomenon is caused by the Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun. What is ..

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Latest SIPRI Report

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is a world-renowned think tank that specializes in research and analysis of security issues. Established in 1966, SIPRI conducts independent research on issues related to peace, conflict, and security. The institute publishes various ..

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Rang Ghar

Rang Ghar is a two-storeyed building located in the northeastern state of Assam, India. The building has a rich history and served as a royal sports pavilion during the reign of the Ahom kings and nobles. The amphitheater is situated ..

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Mana Village

Mana village is located near the famous pilgrimage site of Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The village has gained prominence recently after it was renamed as part of the government’s ‘Vibrant Village’ scheme mentioned in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ..

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What is Shugosin?

Chromosomes are an essential part of our DNA, and they have been the subject of much scientific research for centuries. Researchers have recently identified Shugoshin, a protein that plays a crucial to the formation of the iconic X-shape of chromosomes. ..

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The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination

The UNICEF recently unveiled its global flagship report, ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination,’ which provides a comprehensive overview of vaccine confidence and coverage around the world. The report highlights some worrying trends, including a ..

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Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Inter-State Boundary Dispute

Border disputes between Indian states are not uncommon, with many long-standing disagreements between neighboring states. One such dispute is between the northeastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It centers around the demarcation of their shared border, which spans over ..

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