NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Wipro appoints Srinivas Pallia as CEO & MD: Wipro has appointed Srinivas Pallia as the chief executive officer (CEO)
and managing director (MD) of the company. He succeeds Thierry Delaporte, who
after spearheading a significant transformation at Wipro for the last four
years, is stepping down to pursue passions outside the workplace. Srinivas
PIllai holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and a masters in management
studies from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
2. Website ‘Booth Raabta’ launched by Punjab for
election-related information: In Punjab, under the unique
initiative of the District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner of
Malerkotla, Dr. Pallavi, a special
website named ‘Booth Raabta’ has been launched to provide election-related
information to the people of the district. The website boothraabta.com
will be helpful not only to the voters but also to the polling personnel in any
circumstances. Deputy Election Commissioner of India Hirdesh Kumar and Punjab
Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C appreciated this initiative.
3. Miraj’s Sitars and Tanpuras awarded GI Tags: The sitars and tanpuras of Miraj, a small town in Maharashtra’s Sangli district known
for its craftsmanship in making musical instruments, have been awarded the coveted Geographical Indication
(GI) tags. These instruments made in Miraj are much in demand among some
of the prominent artistes, including those renowned in the field of classical
music as well as film industry, the makers claim. The tradition of making
sitars and tanpuras in Miraj goes back more than 300 years, with over seven
generations of craftsmen having worked towards making these string instruments.
4. 7 April – National Beer Day: National Beer Day is celebrated on April
7th each year. This day is celebrated to appreciate the contributions of
the brewing industry to the economy and society as a whole. Beer is the world’s
most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, and it’s consumed by people in over
150 countries. The history of National Beer Day dates back to 1933, when the
Cullen-Harrison Act was signed into law, which reversed the prohibition on the
sale of beer in the United States.
5. 8 April – National Zoo Lovers
Day: National
Zoo Lovers Day is celebrated every year on 8 April.
National
Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to explore our local zoos. Each year millions of
people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. Also known
as zoological parks, many of them serve as breeding centers. These facilities
are relied upon when species are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered.
They also provide education to the public about a broad variety of animals and
their habitats.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. US, Japan, Philippines meet to bolster ties amid
rising security woes: U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of
Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the
allies seek to offset China's growing might and manage risks ranging from N.
Korea to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza Biden's bilateral summit with Japanese
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday will bring an upgrade in defense ties
with Japan, Washington's cornerstone ally in the Indo-Pacific region and an
increasingly important global partner.
2. U.S. and Britain Forge Alliance to enhance AI Safety: he United States and
Britain have joined forces to bolster the safety measures surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) amidst
concerns over upcoming advanced AI iterations. This collaboration aims to
collectively develop advanced AI model testing procedures, aligning with
commitments made during the AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park. Both
countries are establishing government-led AI safety institutes.
3. Peter Pellegrini elected President of Slovakia: A close ally of populist Prime Minister
Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia’s new President, and succeed Zuzana
Čaputová, the country’s first female head of State. Parliamentary
Speaker Peter Pellegrini received
53.85% of the vote with the ballots from over 98% polling stations counted by
the Statistics Office in Saturday’s runoff election, topping former Foreign
Minister Ivan Korčok who had 46.14%. Pellegrini becomes Slovakia’s sixth
President since the country gained independence after the split of
Czechoslovakia in 1993.
4. 7 April – World Health Day: World Health Day
2024 is celebrated every year on April
7. This day is dedicated to the health of people and the well-being of
the global community. Theme 2024 – My
health, my right. The World Health Organization was established on
October 24, 1945 as part of the United Nations’ efforts to promote global
peace, security, and better living conditions for all.
OTHER UPDATES:
SPORTS
1. Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix: Triple world champion Max Verstappen romped to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Sergio Perez to a dominant
one-two finish for Red Bull. Verstappen failed to finish in Australia a
fortnight ago but he was in control for the entire race at Suzuka after
starting from pole and claimed his third win from four grands prix this season.
Carlos Sainz of Ferrari took third place, ahead of his teammate Charles
Leclerc, who started from eighth on the grid.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. SIDBI partners fintech platform KarmaLife for micro
loans to gig workers: Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has partnered with a fintech Onion Life
Private Limited to use the latter’s
technology platform KarmaLife for a pilot to provide micro loans to gig
workers. This is expected to support the gig workers’ financial
inclusion to formal institutional credit. KarmaLife will help gig workers
access micro loans through a mobile app and eliminates the hassle of extensive
paperwork or physical documentation.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. EIL conferred with CIDC Vishwakarma Award: Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been conferred with the
prestigious CIDC Vishwakarma Award by the Construction Industry
Development Council (CIDC) in the category of “Construction Health, Safety
& Environment” for Rajasthan Refinery Project, Barmer. The awards were
presented during the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The
Award recognizes EIL’s respect for human life and well-being as reflected in
its best practices towards construction safety and occupational health
management, especially in complex projects.
2. Raghu Ram received fellowship of American Surgical
Association (ASA): The American Surgical Association (ASA) has honoured Dr Raghu Ram with
an Honorary Fellowship in Washington DC.
This is the highest recognition that the ASA can bestow upon a surgical colleague from a foreign country. Dr Raghu Ram is the third surgeon from South Asia to receive this honour in the 144 years’ history of the United State’s oldest surgical organisation.
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