17 April 2023 : Latest Current Affairs 17th April
Important Current Affairs 17th April 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the Current Affairs of 17th April including national, international, banking, finance, sports, awards, and many others. So if you are interested to know about the latest 17th April 2023 current affairs then read this article till the end.
Current Affairs of 17th April – National News
1. In Guwahati, Prime Minister Modi dedicated numerous projects totaling 10,900 crore rupees and laid their cornerstone.
◉ At the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the cornerstone and dedicated numerous projects totaling more than 10,900 million rupees to the nation.
◉ The projects included the inauguration of a 500 TPD Menthol Plant in Namrup, the laying of the cornerstone for a bridge connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi on the Brahmaputra River, and the dedication of five railway projects to the country.
◉ The PM also saw a vibrant Bihu program put on by more than 10,000 Bihu dancers.
2. In Kushtia, India launches its 16th visa application center.
◉ Southwest Bangladesh’s Kushtia town is home to the 16th visa application center established by the Indian High Commission.
◉ Pranya Verma, the high commissioner, performed the official opening of the new Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC).
◉ The citizens of Kushtia and its surrounding regions will find it easier and more convenient to obtain visa services for travel to India thanks to this IVAC.
◉ The new Centre will enhance the cross-national interactions that unite the two nations and constitute the foundation of India-Bangladesh ties, which are anchored in their shared sacrifices during the 1971 Liberation War.
3. New Delhi hosts a global conference on compressed biogas
◉ A two-day global conference on compressed biogas is organized in New Delhi by the IFGE-CBG Producers Forum.
◉ The conference’s focus is on developing a progressive policy framework for growth and a solid CBG foundation.
◉ This conference’s goal is to inform the sector about the steps the central government has taken to grow the compressed biogas industry and to pinpoint the areas where policy changes are needed.
◉ By 2070, India is committed to achieving a net zero aim, and the government has launched a number of measures to do so.
4. Together with the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Confederate of Indian Industry (CII) will co-host the Digital Health Summit in 2023 in Panaji, Goa.
◉ ‘Building One Health Together – Improving Health Equity’ served as the event’s theme.
◉ The summit’s goal was to bring together decision-makers, business titans, specialists in world health, and influential thinkers to discuss the most pressing problems facing the digital health industry.
5. The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh opens Shar Nyima Tsho Sum The Namyig Lhakhang
◉ The Shar Nyima Tsho Sum Namyig Lhakhang (Gonpa) in the hamlet of Gyangkhar, in the state of ◉ Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, has been officially opened by Pema Khandu, the state’s chief minister.
◉ The Gonpa has played a significant historical role in advancing human welfare and improvement, notably for the residents of Shar Nyima Tsho Sum and all Buddhists in general.
◉ The 11th–12th century Gonpa was close to collapsing, but new construction has been added to restore it.
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Banking
6. Singara Chennai Card was introduced by Chennai Metro and SBI.
◉ As part of the multimodal and ticket unification plan, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has worked with the State Bank of India to create the National Common Mobility Card or Singara Chennai Card.
◉ The card can also be used in other metros and will eventually be usable on MTC buses and suburban trains in addition to metro trains.
◉ The card, which is free with the presentation of official identification. In addition to SBI branches, it is available at the metro stations in Koyambedu, Central, Airport, High Court, Alandur, Thirumangalam, and Guindy.
◉ With a 1.8% SBI commission, it can have 100 to 2,000 dollars of cash preloaded on it.
Appointment
7. Karnataka Bank has appointed Sekhar Rao as its temporary MD and CEO.
◉ Sekhar Rao has been appointed as the temporary managing director (MD) and managing director (CEO) of Karnataka Bank, with RBI approval.
◉ He was hired for a three-month term or until the regular MD and CEO were hired, whichever came first.
◉ Mahabaleshwara M. S. was replaced by Rao after his term expired.
◉ He formerly held the position of executive director for the bank.
Awards
8. Femina Miss India 2023 title goes to Nandini Gupta
◉ Femina Miss India World 2023 is Nandini Gupta.
◉ The 19-year-old is a native of Rajasthan’s Kota.
◉ Along with Nandini, the nation also received its new beauty queens of the year in the form of Delhi’s Shreya Poonja, who finished as first runner-up, and Thounaojam Strela Luwang of Manipur, who finished as second runner-up.
◉ Manipur hosted the 59th Femina Miss India pageant.
9. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman was handed to Raj Subramaniam.
◉ The coveted Pravasi Bharatiya Samman has been awarded to Raj Subramaniam, the Indian-American CEO of the multinational transportation firm FedEx.
◉ It is the highest civilian honor conferred to those of Indian descent and those living abroad in India.
◉ At a ceremony held at India House, Subramanian received the award from India’s ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
◉ One of the biggest transportation firms in the world, FedEx Corporation, is led by Subramanian as president and CEO.
Important day
10. It’s World Haemophilia Day on April 17.
◉ Every year on April 17, there is a celebration honoring hemophilia.
◉ The main goal is to raise awareness of this uncommon blood condition as well as other inherited bleeding disorders including Von Willebrand disease.
◉ Theme 2023: Access for All: Bleeding Prevention as the Standard of Care Worldwide
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