Page-9 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference

April 22, 2024

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 ..

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Ethylene Oxide Contamination in Indian Spice Brands

April 22, 2024

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 ..

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Space Debris Threat to Earth’s Defenses

April 20, 2024

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 ..

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SEBI’s Proposed Framework for Undervalued Companies

April 20, 2024

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. ..

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Current Forex Reserves of India

April 20, 2024

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 ..

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US to Withdraw Troops from Niger

April 20, 2024

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 ..

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Africa CDC Slams Moderna’s Kenya Reversal

April 20, 2024

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed disappointment and criticism towards Moderna Inc.’s decision to reconsider its plans for building a $500 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. Moderna, known for its COVID-19 vaccine, had ..

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Mount Ruang  – Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again

April 20, 2024

Mount Ruang, a remote volcano located in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi region, erupted recently, sending a plume of ash 400 meters (1,312 feet) above the peak. This eruption followed several others, which forced thousands of residents to evacuate as molten rocks ..

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