Page-7 of Current Affairs - April, 2024
D Gukesh wins 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament
D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. He has become the youngest challenger ever for the World Chess Championship, surpassing the record set by Garry ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Yozma 2.0: Israel Launches Tech Investment Fund
The government of Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, to increase their investments in high-tech companies. The fund aims to diversify the sources of funding for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
VSHORAD: Indian Army Develops Indigenous Shoulder-Fired Missiles
The Indian Army is progressing two projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore to develop indigenous Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. These shoulder-fired missile systems are being developed to counter aerial threats along the borders with China and Pakistan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Intense Heat Wave Grips India
An intense heat wave swept across large swathes of the country, with maximum temperatures settling four to six degrees Celsius above normal in many areas. Second Heat Wave Spell of April This ongoing heat wave is the second spell this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference
On April 20, 2024, Nepal hosted its first International Rainbow Tourism Conference in Kathmandu, with an objective to promote the country as a safe and inclusive destination for LGBT tourists. This conference was organized by the NGO Mayako Pahichan Nepal ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ethylene Oxide Contamination in Indian Spice Brands
Recently, the reports emerged from Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) indicating the detection of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in several Indian spice products. Ethylene oxide has been classified by the International ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Space Debris Threat to Earth’s Defenses
As the number of satellites in Earth’s orbit continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, experts are raising concerns about the potential impact of space debris on the planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere. The Growing Problem of Space Debris Current ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
SEBI’s Proposed Framework for Undervalued Companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a framework for price discovery of shares of listed Investment Companies (ICs) and Investment Holding Companies (IHCs) whose market price is trading at a significant discount to their book value. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Current Forex Reserves of India
According to the latest report released, India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.4 billion to $643.16 billion. This decline comes after the reserves reached an all-time high of $648.56 billion, following a seven-week gaining streak. Breakdown of the Decline The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
US to Withdraw Troops from Niger
The U.S. Department of State has announced the commencement of planning for the withdrawal of approximately 1,000 American troops from Niger. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in Africa, particularly in the Sahel ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs