Recently, The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Key highlights
Category: Current Affairs
The 1951 Refugee Convention
The 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol are the key legal documents that form the basis of UNHCR’s work. Key points
UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law
The United Kingdom (UK) parliament has passed Rwanda asylum law that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation. About Rwanda
Indian Air Force successfully tests Crystal Maze-2 missile
The Indian Air Force achieved a significant enhancement in its capabilities by successfully conducting a test firing of an air-launched ballistic missile. Key points
Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft was lifted off from the launch pad aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at the company’s Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand on April 24. About ACS3 Solar Sail technology
Article 244(A) of the Constitution
In Assam’s tribal-majority Diphu Lok Sabha constituency, candidates of all parties have promised the implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution to create an autonomous ‘state within a state’. Key facts Source: CLICK HERE
Satellite Technology Day (STD) – 2024
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru celebrated Satellite Technology Day (STD) – 2024 on 19th April, commemorating the successful launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, on April 19, 1975.
Nеptis philyra
A dеdicatеd group of buttеrfly lovеrs stumblеd upon thе rarе Nеptis philyra butterfly hiddеn in thе pristinе wilds of Talе Vallеy Wildlifе Sanctuary, locatеd in thе Lowеr Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
European Union adopts more favourable Schengen visa rules for Indian nationals
On 18 April 2024, the European Commission adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the Visa Code that applied to date. Key points Schengen Visa Read More …
India 4th largest military spender in 2023-Sipri report
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) report, India was the fourth largest military spender in the world in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion after the United States, China and Russia.
Supreme Court (SC) permits 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy
The Supreme Court on April 22 allowed a 14-year-old sexual assault victim to terminate her almost 30-week pregnancy. The SC bench termed termed the matter “very very exceptional case where we have to protect her”.
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID
According to the Union Health Ministry’s directive, all cases of organ transplants, whether from a living or deceased donor, will be allocated a unique National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID for both the donor and the recipient. Key points
Mount Erebus
According to a recent report, Mount Erebus volcano is estimated to release roughly 80 grams of gold daily, worth about $6,000.
First Ever Hindi Radio Broadcast Starts In Kuwait
The first-ever Hindi radio broadcast has started in Kuwait, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on 22nd April. Source: CLICK HERE
17-year-old D. Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest-ever to win Fide Candidates
India’s Dommaraju Gukesh (17) became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament after an exciting final round on 22nd April in Toronto. About Candidates Tournament