Page-16 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti 2024

April 13, 2024

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024, celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the “Father of Indian Constitution,” was observed on April 14, 2024. This year marks the 134th birthday of the iconic figure, who dedicated his life to eradicating discrimination ..

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Siachen Day 2024 Observed

April 13, 2024

Siachen Day, observed on April 13, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Indian Army soldiers serving at the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen Glacier. ‘Operation Meghdoot’ was launched on the same day in 1984 to secure the glacier, ..

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HAL Secures Budget for 97 LCA Mark 1A Fighter Jets

April 13, 2024

The government has placed a record Rs 65,000 crore order for 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the largest ever order for indigenous military hardware. The advanced version of the Tejas aircraft, LCA Mark 1A ..

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Taliban to Restore Land Rights to Afghan Hindus, Sikhs

April 13, 2024

India has welcomed the Taliban regime’s decision to restore private land rights to Afghan Hindus and Sikh minorities as a positive development. The Taliban administration has set up a commission to ensure the return of property rights to the Hindu ..

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Plastic Overshoot Day Report

April 13, 2024

According to the Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action, India has one of the lowest per capita plastic waste production rates globally. However, global plastic waste generation has increased by 7.11% since 2021, with an estimated ..

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Election Commission Eases Voting Process for Kashmiri Migrant Voters

April 13, 2024

The Election Commission of India has eliminated the requirement for Kashmiri migrant voters in Jammu and Udhampur districts of J&K to fill out ‘Form M’ to vote in the Lok Sabha polls. This decision comes after years of demand from ..

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South Korea Opposition wins Landslide Parliamentary Vote

April 13, 2024

Legislative elections were held in South Korea recently, to elect all 300 members of the National Assembly. The main opposition Democratic Party and its satellite party won a combined 175 seats, while another small liberal opposition party obtained 12 seats. ..

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Indian Entrepreneur Gopichand Thotakura to Join Blue Origin Space Mission

April 13, 2024

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced that Indian national Gopichand Thotakura will be part of a six-member crew on the next New Shepard mission. If successful, Thotakura will become the second Indian citizen in space ..

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