Page-20 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Supreme Court Recognizes Right Against Adverse Effects of Climate Change

In a significant judgment released recently, the Supreme Court of India recognized the right against adverse effects of climate change as a fundamental right within the ambit of Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life) of the ..

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President’s Greetings on eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has conveyed her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba. These festivals, celebrated in different parts of the country, mark the beginning ..

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India Gets First Batch Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)

The Indian Army has received the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) and 100 missiles as part of a larger deal that includes domestic production in India. This procurement aims to enhance the Army’s ..

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What is Pin Code MH-1718?

India set up its first post office in Antarctica’s Dakshin Gangotri in 1984. Within a year, more than 10,000 letters and mail had been posted and ‘cancelled’ at the post office. In 1988-89, Dakshin Gangotri submerged in ice and was ..

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Veteran Cinematographer Gangu Ramsay Passed Away at 83

Gangu Ramsay was one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for cult horror films in the 1970s and 1980s. He served as a cinematographer on over 50 iconic films under the Ramsay Brothers banner, including “Purani Haveli,” “Tehkhana,” “Veerana,” “Purana ..

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Nepal Army Launches Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 at Mt. Everest

The Nepal Army will collect around 10 tonnes of garbage and five bodies lying at Mt. Everest as part of the Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region. The cleaning campaign aims to control human-made pollution in the Himalayas ..

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Canada Unveils C$2.4 Billion AI Investment Package

The Canadian government has announced a substantial C$2.4 billion ($1.8 billion) investment package to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The move comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to unveil spending plans ahead of a new budget.  Computing ..

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4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation Report

The 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ flagship Health of Nation Report, released on World Health Day 2024, has shed light on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. The report highlights the need for urgent interventions to combat ..

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