NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. India's
Tiger population increases to 3,167: PM
Narendra Modi has released the latest Tiger census data, which shows
the country's big-cat count increased by 200 in four years to 3,167 from
2,967 in 2018. This report revealed that the Western Ghats showed a
significant decline in numbers from 981 in 2018 to 824 in 2022. While
the Sundarbans is threatened by the effects of climate
change and the rise of sea levels. India hosts some 75% of the global
tiger population living in forests.
2. HM
Amit Shah launched Vibrant Villages Programme in Arunachal Pradesh: Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the ‘Vibrant Villages
Programme’ in Kibithoo, a border village in the Anjaw district of
Arunachal Pradesh. He has also inaugurated nine Micro Hydel Projects of
the AP government constructed under the “Golden Jubilee Border
Illumination Programme” in Kibithoo. These electricity projects will empower
people living in border villages. In the first phase, 662 villages have been
identified for priority coverage.
3. Third edition of the Jammu Film Festival begins: In Jammu and Kashmir, the third edition of the Jammu Film Festival,
sponsored by the J&K Tourism Department, began at Abhinav Theatre.
The
festival featured parallel screenings of 25 feature films, short films and
documentaries from countries including Iran, India, France and the United
States. The opening section of the festival showcased short films and a
documentary from countries such as Iran, India, France and the United States. These
included Nahid, Kav Kav, Fatih the Conqueror, Sandhanam and Liturgy of
Anti-Tank Obstacles. The festival attracted a diverse audience of students,
artists and art lovers and aims at for promoting tourism in J&K and
providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talent.
4. J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Tulip Garden in
Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Lt
Governor Manoj Sinha has inaugurated a tulip garden at Sanasar in
Ramban district. It is Union Territory’s second and Jammu division’s first
tulip garden, it is spread over 40 lakh kanals (5 acres) of land in the
picturesque Sanasar, which is famous for its green Alpine meadows 2.75 lakh
tulip bulbs of 25 varieties have been planted. Pointing out that Tulip has a
very short life. Sanasar is situated at an altitude of 2,079 m above sea level
and is nearly 19 kms from the famous hill resort of Patnitop. A cup-shaped
meadow developed as a golf course, it is surrounded by gigantic conifers and it
is ideal for paragliding, trekking, rock climbing and abseiling.
5. Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ concludes at
Andaman and Nicobar Command: The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a
large-scale joint military exercise ‘Ex Kavach’ involving assets of the
Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The large-scale joint exercise saw the
involvement of the ‘Shatrujeet Brigade’ of the Army, Armed Forces Special
Operations Division (AFSOD), Special Forces of the Navy and Amphibious troops
of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Exercise KAVACH was structured to enhance
the joint warfare capabilities and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of
the Armed Forces. The training exercise also strengthened interoperability and
operational synergy between the forces.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. PM
Modi launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species: PM Narendra Modi has launched a 97-nation International Big Cats
Alliance (IBCA) in Karnataka on April 9, 2023. Aim: To focus on the
protection and conservation of seven big cat species in the wild. Seven big cat
species are tiger, leopard, jaguar, lion, snow leopard, puma, and cheetah.
The launch of the alliance follows the clarion call given by the Prime Minister
in July 2019. He also visited Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.
2. VP
inaugurates scientific convention on World Homoeopathy Day: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has inaugurated the scientific
convention on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day on April 10,
2023, in New Delhi. The Convention has been organised by the Central Council
for Research in Homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH. This year, the theme
is "One Health, One Family." It aims to promote homoeopathic
treatment among the people through the neighbourhood family physicians.
3. Ukraine
first Deputy Minister Emine Dzhaparova begins 4-day visit to In: The first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Emine
Dzhaparova is on a four-day visit to India from April 9, 2023. During the
visit, she will hold talks with Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in the
Ministry of External Affairs. Both sides are expected to discuss bilateral
relations. They will also exchange views on the current situation in Ukraine
and global issues of mutual interest. Both shares warm and friendly relations
and multifaceted cooperation.
4. Bangladesh receives 450 MW from Godda plant of Adani
power: Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has
received 450 MW of electricity from the Godda plant of Adani Power. It was
further increased to 750 MW. Adani Power plant in Godda, Jharkhand had
conducted a 14-day reliability test during which uninterrupted supply for 72
hours at peak load was tested. The Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB)
constructed 134 kilometres of transmission line from the Chapainawabganj border
to the Bogra substation for receiving electricity from the Godda plant of Adani
Power. Bangladesh currently imports 1160 MW of power from India. It receives
1,000 MW of electricity from Berhampur in West Bengal via Kushtia’s Bheramara
and 160 MW from Suryamoni in Tripura via Comilla daily. India is the only
country with whom Bangladesh has Cross Border Electricity Trade (CBET).
5. Subby’ Subramaniam appointed Warrant Officer of UK’s
Royal Air Force (RAF): Indian-origin man Subby Subramaniam has been commissioned as
a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. He
succeeds Warrant Officer Jake Alpert. In his new role, Subramaniam will advise
the Chief of the Air Staff on matters concerning airmen and airwomen of the
RAF. Subramaniam was appointed as the inaugural Command Warrant Officer of the
United Kingdom Space Command in 2021, demonstrating his experience and aptitude
for the new post.
6. 10 April – World Homeopathy Day: World Homeopathy Day is observed every
year on April 10th to honour the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel
Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy.
Objective
– To create awareness about the effectiveness of homoeopathy in treating
various health conditions and to promote its use as a safe and natural
alternative to conventional medicines. Theme 2023 – One Health, One Family Samuel
Hahnemann, a distinguished scholar and doctor from France, is the founder of
homeopathy. He was born in Paris on April 10, 1755. While desperately trying to
earn a living during his first 15 years as a doctor, he made a discovery. He
held that in order to tsreat a patient’s sickness, the ingredients that cause
the disease’s symptoms must be administered. Thus, homeopathy works on the
principle of “like cures like.” This year will be the 268th birth anniversary
of Samuel Hahnemann.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. David Warner becomes fastest to score 6000 runs in
IPL: Delhi Capitals captain David Warner has become the fastest
batsman to reach the 6000-run mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a
match against Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. He is
now only the third batter after Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan to
score more than 6000 runs.
Warner,
who has donned the Orange Cap on three occasions, in IPL 2015, 2017 and 2019,
got to the milestone with a boundary.
2. Priyanshu Rajawat wins Orleans Masters 2023 men’s
singles title: Indian men’s singles
badminton player Priyanshu Rajawat has clinched his first-ever tour title
Orleans Masters Super 300 Tournament in France. Priyanshu defeated World No. 49
Magnus Johannesen in a battle of 21-year-olds in the men’s singles final. This
is the first Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 title for Rajawat who
was also the youngest team member of the Indian badminton team that won the
historic 2022 Thomas Cup in Bangkok.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. C R
Rao will be awarded 2023 International Prize in Statistics: An Indian-American mathematician and statistician, Calyampudi
Radhakrishna Rao (102) will be awarded the 2023 International Prize
in Statistics in July 2023. Reason: For his monumental work 75 years ago
that revolutionized statistical thinking. He is currently a professor
emeritus at Pennsylvania State University and Research Professor at
University at Buffalo. He will receive the prize, with an $80,000 award. It
is awarded every two years to an individual or team.
2. Indian
GM Gukesh wins title at World Chess Armageddon Asia & Oceania ev: Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh has stunned former world rapid champion
Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the final to win the World Chess
Armageddon Asia & Oceania event. Gukesh emerged winner in a
topsy-turvy summit clash. The first game of the ‘new’ match was a draw after a
perpetual check from Gukesh. An Armageddon game is a variant of blitz chess to
determine a winner after a series of a drawn game. A drawn game in Armageddon
is counted as a win for Black.
3. Nitya Abraham awarded young urologist of the Year
award: An Indian-American physician and
professor, Nitya Abraham was honored with the Young Urologist of
the Year Award by the American Urological Association (AUA). She is an
Associate Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Program Director
for the Montefiore Urology residency program. Abraham has been chosen from the
New York region for her accomplishments and contributions. Abraham has done
remarkable work for countless students, residents, fellows and junior faculty
in the New York area and at his institution.
4. Bharat Biotech wins award at World Vaccine Congress
2023: Bharat Biotech has won
the `Best Production /Process Development’ award as part of the Vaccine
Industry Excellence (ViE) awards at the World Vaccine Congress 2023. The
Congress was held in Washington, USA. Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech was the
only Indian company in the list of VIE awards in various categories, including
best clinical trial company, best clinical trial network, best
central/specialty laboratory award, best contract research organization, best
production/process development award, among others. Bharat Biotech is the
world’s first producer of intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, iNcovacc. Its
intramuscular vaccine, Covaxin, is part of India’s public vaccination programme
and was also exported.
OBITUARIES
1. Legendary theatre actor Jalabala Vaidya passes away: Legendary theatre actor and co-founder of Akshara Theatre, Jalabala Vaidya passed away at the age of 86. Her theatrical life started in 1968 with ‘Full Circle’, a dramatised selection of poems and stories. She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Tagore Award, the Delhi Natya Sangh Award, the Andhra Pradesh Natya Akademi Honour, Honorary Citizenship of the City of Baltimore, USA.
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