Current Affairs April 2022

ACI publishes list of top 10 busiest airports in the world for 2021

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021 showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery as many previous busiest airports rejoin the top rank. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has topped the list with 75.7 million passengers. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 62.5 million passengers) is second, followed by […]

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UNDP & AIM announces $2.2 million in climate action grants for innovators across 19 countries

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners of the Adaptation Innovation Marketplace (AIM) have announced $2.2 million in climate action grants for 22 local innovators across 19 countries, including India. The funding will be done through Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) window. The first round of funding will enhance local climate action and accelerate the delivery

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ADB approves $2 million loan to support urban development in Nagaland

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Government of India to offer $2 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan for designing climate-resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilisation in Nagaland. The PRF loan will be used for designing water supply, sanitation, solid waste management and urban

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Fourth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in Washington

The fourth India-US 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue will get underway in Washington. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation. The US delegation will be led by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External

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Daily Current Affairs – 12 April 2022

Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 12 April 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all

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Shehbaz Sharif elected as 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan on Monday, bringing to an end the political uncertainty that had gripped the country since a no-confidence motion was introduced against his predecessor Imran Khan on March 8. The 70-year old Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Chief will succeed Imran Khan, who has been removed by a no-trust vote

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World Parkinson’s Day 2022

Every year, April 11 is observed as World Parkinson’s Day to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease, which is a progressive nervous system disorder. World Parkinson’s Day belongs to the Parkinson’s community. This year, on 11 April, Parkinson’s UK is supporting 2 activities, chosen and led by a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers: Poems for Parkinson’s and Light Up

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National Safe Motherhood Day 2022

India celebrates the National Safe Motherhood Day every year on 11 April. The day is marked to raise awareness about the need for adequate facilities and care that women require in the due course of their pregnancy. The day is an initiative of the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI), to enforce that women must have availability and

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Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award

Bishesh Huirem becomes the first transgender actress who was honoured with the Best Actor Award in the prestigious Manipur State Film Awards. She received the award for exceptional performance in the film ‘Apaiba Leichil’ (floating clouds) for portraying a transgender character. She also clinched the Special Mention Award. Best Feature Film: ‘Eikhoigi Yum’ directed by Romi Meitei Best Direction Award: Bobby Haobam for the

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Nilamani Phookan conferred with 56th Jnanpith Award

Eminent Assamese poet Nilamani Phookan will be Conferred with the country’s highest literary award, 56th Jnanpith at Guwahati. Nilmani Phookan is the third person to win the Jnanpith Award from Assam after Mamoni Roisom Goswami and Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya. Notable works of Phookan: ‘Xurjya Henu Naami Aahe Ei Nodiyedi’, ‘Kabita’, and ‘Gulapi Jamur Lagna’. 57th Jnanpith Award 2022: Novelist Damodar Mauzo

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