Page-11 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

UPSC 2023 results: 1,016 candidates recommended for appointment

April 16, 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for the year 2023 on April 16, 2024. A total of 1,016 candidates were recommended for various prestigious government services such as the Indian Administrative ..

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Salman Rushdie unveils his latest work ‘Knife’

April 16, 2024

Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie faced a near-fatal attack by a knife-wielding assailant at an arts gathering in New York in 2022. This incident resulted in severe injuries, including blindness in one eye. Rushdie’s memoir ‘Knife’ recounts this harrowing experience and ..

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Nigeria Rolls Out Men5CV Meningitis Vaccine

April 16, 2024

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine is funded by Gavi, the Vaccine ..

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What is Hubble Tension?

April 16, 2024

Scientists from Germany and the U.K. have proposed a radical explanation for the discrepancy in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate, known as the Hubble tension.  The Hubble Constant, denoted as H0, is a fundamental parameter in cosmology that describes ..

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Hush Money Case: Trump becomes first former US President to face criminal trial

April 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is facing a trial involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The trial could potentially impact his presidential campaign and keep him tied up in court for weeks. The jury selection process began ..

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England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s Top Women’s Cricketer

April 16, 2024

Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in 2023, including hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a ..

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Indians Permitted to Hedge Gold Price Risk Overseas Markets

April 16, 2024

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian residents to hedge their gold price risk on recognised exchanges in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the decision during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting where the ..

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16th April: Birth Anniversary of Kandukuri Veeresalingam

April 16, 2024

Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to ..

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Union Ministry Developing Fabric-Based Tooth Implants for Cost-Efficiency

April 15, 2024

Union textiles ministry is working on developing fabric-based teeth to make dental implants more affordable. The plan involves using dental resins made from polyester to replace expensive ceramic, polymer, and composite implants, with research being conducted by institutions like AIIMS ..

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Government to Establish Cotton Test Labs in 6 States for Kasturi Cotton

April 15, 2024

The central government is planning to establish dedicated testing labs for high-grade Kasturi cotton in six states as part of a push to promote the Indian cotton brand globally. Currently, the certification of Kasturi cotton is conducted through a limited ..

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