Page-2 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Karnataka HC Favors of KPCL in Sharavathi Tender Dispute

April 30, 2024

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) against Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) regarding the tender process for the Rs 8,300 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Power Project. The court ruled in ..

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Rapid Warming of Indian Ocean Projected: Study Report

April 30, 2024

The Indian Ocean basin, the world’s fastest warming ocean, is projected to experience accelerated warming at an alarming rate of 1.7°C to 3.8°C per century between 2020 and 2100, according to a recent report led by scientists from the Indian ..

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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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