Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 27, 2024

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In April 2024, the Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) unveiled its new logo and motto, “Yatra Itihasam Bhavishyaam Prasakshantah”. Chosen from 436 entries in an online competition, Shaurya Pratap Singh’s submission won. Established in 1919, IHRC is a pivotal advisory body on archival matters in India, overseeing record management and historical research. It operates under the Union Minister of Culture, serving as a nationwide platform for record creators, custodians, and users.

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World Intellectual Property Day, observed annually on April 26, is organized by WIPO to highlight the significance of Intellectual Property (IP) in fostering innovation and creativity. The theme for 2024 is ‘IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity’. WIPO traces its origins to the Paris Convention of 1883, which established IP protection for inventions, trademarks, and industrial designs. WIPO became a specialized agency of the UN in 1974.

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In April, 2024, former Commonwealth Games gold medalist Narsingh Pancham Yadav became the Chairman of the Athletes Commission of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). His election completed the process mandated by the United World Wrestling (UWW). The international sports body had required WFI, led by Sanjay Singh, to establish the commission to address wrestlers’ grievances as a condition for lifting the federation’s suspension.

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Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval convened with his Russian counterpart, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 24, 2024. They addressed key bilateral issues, focusing on counterterrorism, cyber security, and defense cooperation. Doval attended the 12th International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters, hosted by Russia from April 22-25, 2024, gathering senior officials from 106 countries to discuss global security challenges, underscored by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s emphasis on combatting international terrorism

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President Joe Biden has signed a $95 billion military aid package, featuring $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific. Notably, the bill includes provisions targeting TikTok, giving parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the app before it’s banned in the US. Months of negotiation, lobbying by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and a split in the House Republican conference preceded the signing, posing challenges for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership due to conservative opposition to increased aid for Ukraine.