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UN Spanish Language Day
April 23rd is observed as the UN Spanish Language Day by the United Nations to celebrate cultural diversity and multilingualism. About April 23rd is observed as UN Spanish Language Day in addition to UN English Language Day. The observance of ..
English Language Day
April 23rd was marked as the English Language Day by the United Nations to promote multilingualism and linguistic balance. About The English Language Day is marked on April 23rd every year. The day was selected to coincide with the birth ..
Usha Ganguly
Kolkata-based theatre personality and winner of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Usha Ganguly recently passed away at the age of 75. About Usha Ganguly is an activist, theatre director and actor born in 1945 in Uttar Pradesh. She is noted for ..
International Girls in ICT Day
The ITU recently organised the International Girls in ICT Day on April 23rd to empower girls to enter into the ICT sector and it hosted an online dialogue ‘Girls in ICT: Inspiring the Next Generation’. About the Day The International ..
National Shipping Board
The central government recently approved the reconstitution of the National Shipping Board with Malini Shankar, former Director General of Shipping as its head. About NSB The National Shipping Board is an advisory body under the Union Ministry of Shipping. It ..
Khongjom Day
A small group of delegates in Manipur observed the Khongjom Day at the Khongjom War Memorial, in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About Khongjom Day Khongjom Day is a state event observed in Manipur every year on April 23rd. It ..
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology
The IIFPT has formulated novel food products for COVID-19 patients. The food products are being supplied to hospitals to support the efforts against the disease. About the Efforts COVID-19 patients who are under medical examination at Thanjavur Medical College in ..
BSL-3 VDRL Lab
The DRDO, along with ESIC Medical College and Hospital, has launched the country’s first mobile sample collection lab, called BSL-3 VDRL Lab. About the Lab The BSL-3 VDRL Lab is a mobile sample collection lab developed by DRDO and ESIC ..
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
The Supreme Court held that for determining the punishment under the NDPS Act, the quantity of the neutral substances must be included when weighing the seized narcotics. About the Act The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act passed in 1985 ..
What is “Ball Tampering” that is being considered by ICC recently?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to legalize ball tampering. Context of the News The ICC is considering to use an artificial substance under the supervision of umpires to polish cricket balls as applying saliva risks the spread of ..