NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. 21 April – National Civil Service Day: National Civil Service Day is observed every year on 21 April. Objective – To honour the achievements of the civil servants and acknowledge their efforts in ensuring that the people of the country are safe and happy. After India became independent, the first batch of civil servants of the country were addressed by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. In this inspiring speech dedicated to the civil servants of the country, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel referred to them as steel frame of India. In 1947, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel announced that National Civil Service Day will be observed every year to honour the contributions of the civil servants for the country.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Bharti Airtel signs deal to merge Sri Lankan unit with Dialog Axiata: Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement to merge the operations of its Sri Lankan unit with Dialog, the island nation’s largest telecom provider and a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Axiata Group Berhad. Dialog will acquire 100 per cent of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka. Bharti Airtel Lanka, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian telecom giant, began commercial operations in Sri Lanka in 2009. Dialog will acquire 100 per cent of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka. In return, Airtel Lanka will be granted a stake in Dialog.
2. Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference: 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 ..
3. Mount Ruang – Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again: 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 ..
4. Antarctica Ice Shelf Experiences Jumps: Researchers have discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, roughly the size of France, is experiencing sudden movements of 6 to 8 centimeters once or twice a day. These movements are triggered by the Whillans Ice Stream, a fast-flowing ..
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Nalin Prabhat appointed as DG of NSG: Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the Director-General of National Security Guard (NSG). Prabhat is a 1992 batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He is currently posted as Additional Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir. The appointments committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment as the chief of NSG till the date of his superannuation, August 31, 2028. Before that, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) chief Daljit Singh Chaudhary was holding additional charge of NSG.
2. DRDO conducts successful flight test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from Chandipur off Odisha coast: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile. The missile was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The missile has been developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory based in Bengaluru, along with other Indian industries and laboratories. It is equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure reliable and improved performance.
SPORTS
1. India got 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in the 13th EGMO 2024: The 13th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) was held in Tskaltubo, Georgia. The Indian team has performed quite commendably in this competition. The 4-member Indian team has won a total of four medals including 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in the 13th EGMO 2024.
2. India finishes Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 with 9 medals: The senior Indian wrestling team finished their campaign at the 20th Asian Wrestling Championship by winning nine medals – 4 silvers and 5 bronzes. A total of 30 Indian men and women wrestlers competed in the championship. The men’s wrestlers participated in the freestyle and Greco-Roman events while the women’s team participated only in the freestyle events. The 20th Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 was held in the Kyrgyzstan capital, Bishkek.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Space Debris Threat to Earth’s Defenses: 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 ..
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. RBI imposes Rs 60.3 lakh penalty on five co-operative banks: The Reserve Bank has imposed penalties totalling Rs 60.3 lakh on five co-operative banks for contravention of various regulatory norms. A penalty of Rs 43.30 lakh has been imposed on Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank for non-compliance with RBI directions on ‘ban on loans and advances to directors and their relatives, and firms/concerns in which they are interested’. The central bank has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5 lakh each on The Kangra Co-operative Bank (New Delhi), Rajdhani Nagar Sahkari Bank (Lucknow), and Zila Sahakari Bank, Garhwal (Kotdwar, Uttarakhand). Besides, a penalty of Rs 2 has been imposed on District Co-operative Bank (Dehradun).
2. Aegon Life Insurance gets new identity, will now be called “Bandhan Life’: Bandhan Financial Holdings has officially taken over Aegon Life Insurance and the latter will now be called Bandhan Life. The private life insurer has also created a new brand identity for itself with the tagline ‘Bharat Ki Udaan, Bandhan se’. Satishwar B., MD and CEO of Bandhan Life, said, “This transition sets the stage for an amazing new chapter for us as we become a part of the renowned Bandhan Group. The updated product names, such as Bandhan Life iTerm Prime, reflect this new direction, inviting customers to explore the company’s enhanced offerings on its website.
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