12 April 2024 : Latest Current Affairs 12th April
Important Current Affairs 12th April 2024
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 12th April including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 12th April 2024 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 12th April – National News
1. NTPC releases the most recent Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM) version.
◉ A new iteration of NTPC Limited’s well-known CSR program, Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM), has been introduced.
◉ This initiative is in line with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) effort.
◉ GEM wants to encourage girls’ creativity. Additionally, to eradicate gender disparity by encouraging their capacity for opportunity exploration.
◉ During summer holidays, Girl Child Empowerment Mission offers a month-long course that gives young girls a platform for their holistic growth.
2. An agreement for technical and knowledge cooperation on critical minerals is signed by KABIL and CSIR-IMMT.
◉ A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Technical and Knowledge Collaboration for Critical Minerals has been signed between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT).
◉ As per the Memorandum of Understanding, KABIL will utilize the CSIR-IMMT’s technical proficiency and services for a range of projects, such as creating and evaluating process flowsheets, choosing process technologies for metal extraction, mineral processing, and beneficiation, and designing and analyzing metallurgical test work plans.
3. The first international automaker to export electric vehicles (EVs) from India is Citroën.
◉ The first multinational automaker in India to sell locally produced electric automobiles to other markets was the French automaker Citroën.
◉ The first 500 Citroën ë-C3s made in India were ceremoniously flagged off at Kamarajar Port on their way to Indonesia.
◉ The action was in line with Citroën’s global goals to democratize electric mobility and boost the uptake of clean, sustainable modes of transportation.
◉ Constructed with contemporary style and ingenuity, the ë-C3 boasts a 320 km range certified by ARAI MIDC in addition to convenient options for 100% DC Fast Charge and 15 AMP Home Charging. ◉ There are 47 customization options and 13 exterior color variations to choose from.
4. GUJCOST has been assigned as the Nodal Center for the START program by ISRO.
◉ The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has named the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) as the Nodal Center for the “Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)” initiative.
◉ An online training platform at an introductory level is provided by ISRO’s START project.
covering a wide range of space science study fields, such as atmospheric science, heliophysics, planetary exploration, astronomy, and microgravity research.
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International News
5. Singapore’s Clean Economy Investor Forum will be hosted by IPEF.
◉ On June 5 and 6, Singapore will play home to the inaugural clean economy investor summit organized by the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
◉ Countries in the region can work together to promote resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth through the IPEF. It also seeks to support regional growth, stability, and cooperation.
◉ The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was established in May 2022 and has 14 partners: Australia, the Republic of Korea, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
Banking
6. The first private bank to establish a branch in Lakshadweep is HDFC.
◉ Individual lender As of right now, HDFC Bank is the only private sector bank operating in the Union Territory. It opened a branch on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep.
◉ By providing a broad variety of services with an emphasis on personal banking and digital banking—which includes bespoke digital solutions like QR-based transactions for retailers—this branch seeks to improve the banking infrastructure in the Union Territory.
◉ HDFC Bank maintains branches in the chilly regions of Kashmir, the southernmost point of Kanyakumari, and, as of late, the well-known tourist destination of Lakshadweep island.
Appointment
7. Murali Ramakrishnan is named an independent director by RBL Bank.
◉ Private lender Murali Ramakrishnan has been named a Non-Executive Independent Director of RBL Bank, effective immediately and serving a four-year term.
◉ Ramakrishnan was South Indian Bank’s managing director and chief executive officer before this.
In the banking and financial services industry (BFSI), he has 37 years of expertise.
Awards
8. Gagandeep Kang was recognized for his work on two pediatric intestinal disorders.
◉ For her contributions to international health research, India’s Dr. Gagandeep Kang has been granted the 2024 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award.
◉ This was a portion of the Gairdner Foundation’s announcement of the recipients of the 2024 Canada Gairdner Award, which honored some of the most important discoveries and research in biomedicine and global health in the globe.
◉ With a major influence on vaccine development and health policy in India and around the world, Dr. Kang was recognized for his “extensive cohort-based epidemiological, environmental, and clinical trial research on enteric diseases in children and their effects on life course.”
Science
9. Dr. Reddy introduces “Nerivio,” a wearable migraine treatment gadget.
◉ Via its step-down subsidiary, Beta Pharm, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced the drug-free, non-invasive wearable device “Nerivio” in Germany.
◉ With this launch, the business enters the European market for digital therapies.
Nerivio has European CE-mark certification and is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
◉ Dr. Reddy presented Nerivio in 2023 at the 17th European Headache Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and the DGN Kongress, which was arranged by the German Association of Neurology in Berlin.
Sports
10. The national women’s carrom title is won by Rashmi Kumari.
◉ Thrice In the women’s final of the Madhya Pradesh Carrom Association-hosted 51st National Carrom Championship, World Champion Rashmi Kumari defeated K Nagajothi 25-8, 14-20, 25-20.
◉ With the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as her employer, Rashmi achieved a record-breaking 12th national women’s singles title.
◉ In the final, K Srinivas defeated S Aditya 25-0, 19-6 to win the men’s title. With seven magnificent white slams during the competition, Srinivas achieved his fourth national men’s singles title.
Important day
11. The International Day for Street Children is on April 12.
◉ Every year on April 12th, the International Day for Street Children is honored.
◉ The purpose of the day is to promote the inclusion and well-being of street children and to increase public awareness of their predicament.
◉ Children under the age of eighteen who live on the streets or in temporary camps without proper protection or supervision are referred to as street children.
12. The International Day of Human Space Flight is April 12th.
◉ Every year on April 12, people celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight, which commemorates the start of humanity’s space era.
◉ The day is observed in remembrance of Yuri Gagarin, the first person to travel into space.
◉ On April 7, 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating a specific day each year as the International Day of Human Space Flight.
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