Page-25 of Current Affairs – April, 2023

International Day of Conscience

April 5, 2023

The International Day of Conscience is an annual worldwide awareness event celebrated on April 5th. It came into existence on July 25th, 2019, when the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution entitled “Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love ..

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Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the Birth of Mahavir

April 5, 2023

Mahavir Jayanti is an essential religious festival celebrated by the Jain community worldwide. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī in Jainism. Who is Lord Mahavir? Lord Mahavir was born ..

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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

April 5, 2023

April 4th is marked as the International Day of Mine Awareness and Aid in Mine Action. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of explosive mine action and to support the elimination of landmines and explosive ..

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Three New Species of Bush Crickets

April 5, 2023

The world of insects is vast and diverse, with new species being discovered all the time. Recently, a team of researchers led by Aarini Ghosh and Ranjana Jaiswara discovered three new species of bush crickets in India. These new species ..

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Partnership Opportunities in the Lithium Value Chain between India and Chile

April 5, 2023

Lithium has become an essential component of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the demand for lithium has skyrocketed, with countries vying for a slice of the lucrative ..

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ISA Permit for Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules

April 5, 2023

The ocean floor, covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored and untapped resources. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization that regulates and controls the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources on ..

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CPTPP and Britain’s Membership

April 5, 2023

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a trade pact that originated from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the United States withdrew in 2017. The agreement includes 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, ..

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Who was Salim Durani?

April 4, 2023

On April 2 this year, former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. He underwent a surgery for thigh bone fracture in January 2023. Durani’s Cricket Career Salim Durani, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, ..

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