Page-5 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – Current Updates (April, 2024)

April 27, 2024

The 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held in New Delhi. The CDRI was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 at the UN Climate Action Summit. It is a global partnership of ..

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KAIST Researchers develop High-Power, Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery

April 26, 2024

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a high-energy, high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of charging in seconds. This breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the energy storage industry and provide a viable alternative to lithium-ion ..

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Fourth Session on Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations

April 26, 2024

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution commenced recently in Ottawa, Canada. The objective of this penultimate round of negotiations is to refine the text of the draft ..

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India Requires 8-10% Annual Growth to Harness Demographic Dividend: RBI’s Report

April 24, 2024

According to the recent report, the Indian economy must grow at a rate of 8-10% per annum over the next decade to reap the benefits of its demographic dividend. The RBI emphasizes that India’s developmental strategy for the coming decades ..

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ISRO Plans Second Uncrewed Gaganyaan Test

April 24, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve another milestone in its prestigious Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight program. Gaganyaan Mission Timeline The second uncrewed test flight is planned. Two more uncrewed missions will take place in ..

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NABARD Launches Climate Strategy 2030 for Green Financing

April 24, 2024

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document on Earth Day to address India’s growing need for green financing. The strategy aims to mobilize resources for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience projects ..

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Move Towards Normalizing Ties with First Border Marker

April 24, 2024

Armenia and Azerbaijan have placed the first border marker, following a bitter conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Experts from both countries are working on demarcating their boundaries as part of the peace process. The two nations are working towards a ..

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Great Nicobar Island Development Project

April 24, 2024

The Rs 72,000 crore ‘Great Nicobar Island Development Project’ aimed at the holistic development of the Great Nicobar Island has come under scrutiny due to its potential impact on the indigenous Shompen and Nicobarese communities. Experts have raised concerns about ..

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