Page-2 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Red Sea Lead to Surge in Carbon Emissions

April 29, 2024

Ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area have forced hundreds of ships to divert their routes since mid-December 2023, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions. Instead of passing through the Suez Canal, vessels are sailing ..

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India and UK held meeting on Electric Propulsion for Navy

April 29, 2024

India and the United Kingdom are engaged in discussions on sharing technical expertise and experience in maritime electric propulsion systems to meet the future requirements of Indian warships. The two countries are also exploring a training agreement to enhance cooperation ..

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China’s Share in India’s Industrial Goods Imports Rises

April 29, 2024

Over the last 15 years, China’s share in India’s imports of industrial goods has increased  from 21% to 30%, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This growth in imports from China has outpaced India’s overall ..

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Dubai Approves World’s Largest Airport Terminal

April 29, 2024

Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the approval of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project, estimated to cost 128 billion ..

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200 More Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Indian Railways

April 29, 2024

The Indian Railways plans to set up an additional 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) to boost freight revenue, decongest rail networks, and enable faster passenger train movement. This expansion follows the successful implementation of the first 100 GCTs announced ..

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WHO’s New Global Malaria Strategy for 2030

April 29, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled an ambitious new operational strategy to accelerate progress against malaria and achieve the disease elimination targets outlined in the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030. What is global status of Malaria? Malaria remains a ..

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WHO Amendments to International Health Regulations (2005)

April 29, 2024

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that its member states were close to agreeing on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) aimed at better preparing the world for future public health emergencies. About International Health ..

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CII’s Corporate Governance Charter for Startups

April 29, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched a new Corporate Governance Charter for startups  to provide guidance on good governance practices tailored to the unique needs of startups at different stages of growth. About Corporate Governance Charter The Charter serves ..

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Tamil Nadu Conducts Nilgiri Tahr Survey with IUCN Observer

April 27, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government is conducting a three-day synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius), the State animal. The survey aims to estimate the population of the endangered species, which once roamed the Anamalai and Nilgiris landscape. The International ..

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RBI Releases Digital Lending – Transparency in Aggregation of Loan Products from Multiple Lenders

April 27, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft guidelines titled “Digital Lending – Transparency in Aggregation of Loan Products from Multiple Lenders” to promote transparency in the digital lending space. The guidelines propose that Lending Service Providers (LSPs) should ..

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