16 April 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 16th April
Important Current Affairs 16th April 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 16th April including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 16th April 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 16th April – National News
1. PM Modi announces Assam methanol plant and railway projects
◉ Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Guwahati for a whole day during which he launched a number of railway projects for the Northeast, as well as a methanol plant, and laid the cornerstone for a bridge over the Brahmaputra river.
◉ From the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Modi virtually inaugurated five railway projects as well as other initiatives.
2. From New Delhi, the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Tour on the Ambedkar Circuit began.
◉ A special tourist train has been started from New Delhi to take travelers to various cities linked with social reformer BR Ambedkar across the nation in honor of his 132nd birthday.
◉ The Bharat Gaurav train, which will travel the Ambedkar Circuit, was set off at the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station by Union Ministers of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and G Kishan Reddy.
◉ The trip will visit significant locations in Maharashtra and Bihar over the course of seven nights and eight days.
3. Ambedkar statue, standing 125 feet tall, unveiled in Hyderabad by Telangana CM
◉ A 125-foot bronze statue of BR Ambedkar was inaugurated in Hyderabad by Telangana’s Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao, to mark the renowned Indian Constitution architect’s 132nd birthday.
◉ A magnificent celebration, with accommodations arranged for more than 35,000 people from all 119 constituencies, took place at the unveiling.
◉ In order to facilitate public transit to the event, an additional 750 state-owned buses from the Road Transport Corporation were dispatched.
◉ The highest statue of Ambedkar in India is now located in Hyderabad.
4. By December 2023, “Vande Metro,” according to Ashwini Vaishnaw
◉ The Union government intends to introduce the “Vande Metro” by December 2023, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
◉ This announcement follows the Vande Bharat Express’s successful debut as a semi-high-speed train that travels across several regions of the nation.
◉ Major cities are anticipated to be connected by the planned metro network, which will also offer a practical means of mobility.
5. Rajamouli and SRK are listed among Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”
◉ The only two Indians in Time Magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2023 are actor Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker SS Rajamouli of the film “RRR.”
◉ Pathaan and RRR, SRK and Rajamouli’s most recent blockbuster projects have made over Rs 1000 crore globally.
◉ US Vice President Joe Biden, King Charles, multibillionaire CEO Elon Musk, model Bella Hadid, and singer Beyonce are just a few of the notable people on Time magazine’s prestigious list.
Best NEET Coaching Classes in Bhubaneswar
Important day
6. The UNESCO General Conference proclaimed April 15 as World Art Day in 2023 to honor Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday and to recognize the value of art in fostering creativity, cultural diversity, and knowledge exchange.
◉ Art has always stimulated thought and invention among people all across the world.
◉ However, it is essential to protect the environments that give artists support and protection in order to sustain artistic liberties.
◉ Every year, this event offers a chance to promote the creation, consumption, and appreciation of art.
7. The date of Save the Elephant Day in 2023 is April 16.
◉ Every year on April 16, people all over the world participate in Save the Elephant Day, which aims to raise awareness of the problems that elephants face and motivate efforts to protect these wonderful animals.
◉ This day offers a chance to emphasize the importance of elephants, the difficulties they face, and the steps that can be taken to protect their survival.
◉ We’ll talk about the value of elephants, the threats they face, how we can help with their conservation, and everything related to Save the Elephant Day 2023 in this blog article.
8. On April 16, 2023, is World Voice Day.
◉ World Voice Day (WVD) is a global celebration held on April 16th each year to acknowledge and celebrate the value of the human voice in our daily lives.
◉ A strong, functional voice is essential for clear communication.
◉ WVD’s mission is to raise awareness about the value of preventing voice-related issues, developing the artistic voice, recovering injured or aberrant voices, and doing research on the role and uses of the voice.
Obituaries News
9. Actress Uttara Baokar, a well-known national award winner
◉ At the age of 79, renowned actor and theatre artist Uttara Baokar passed away.
◉ Baokar, an actor who studied at the National School of Drama (NSD), has performed in a number of plays, including Padmavati in “Mukyhamantri,” Mena in “Mena Gurjari,” Desdemona in “Othello,” and the mother in “Tughlaq” by writer Girish Karnad.
Connect with us on Social Media | |
 | Facebook Page |
 | Facebook Group |
 | |
 | Youtube Channel |
 | Telegram Channel |
Bidyasagar Classes Address
Plot No-N-6-325, Biju Patnaik College Road, Infront of SBI, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar
Website: www.bidyasagar.com
Opening and closing hours: Monday to Sunday :7AM-9PM
-Mail : bidyasagar.classes@gmail.com
Contact No. : 8917265768; 9337421183, 8093021183
