Star Sports signs Rishabh Pant as brand ambassador: The Walt Disney Company-owned Star Sports has signed cricketer Rishabh Pant as its latest brand ambassador. The company said it also has other cricketers as its ‘Believe Ambassadors’ like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. In 2017, Star Sports had only two ambassadors. Cricketer […]
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Russia now the biggest Oil Supplier to India: Despite a $60 per barrel price restriction in the West, Russia remained the largest supplier of crude oil to India in terms of value in February, according to official data. In February, India imported crude oil worth $3.35 billion from Russia, with Saudi Arabia coming second at
L Murugan becomes 1st Union Minister to visit India’s first village: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry L Murugan on 22nd April became the first central minister to visit India’s first village Avangkhu, a village along the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland’s Phek district. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz An overview of the
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Air Marshal Sandeep Singh appointed Military Advisor to National Security Council: Former Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sandeep Singh (Retd) has been appointed as the new Military Advisor to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). He will assume charge on April 24.An overview of the newsHe will replace General Anil Chauhan, who was appointed Chief of Defense
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NHAI to develop 10,000 kms of ‘Digital Highways’ in India by 2025: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to develop around 10,000 km of optic fiber cable (OFC) infrastructure across India by the financial year 2025. An overview of the news This move is aimed at providing internet connectivity to remote locations and expediting the roll-out of new-age
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Gallantry Medal presented to Wing Commander Deepika Misra: On 20 April, Wing Commander Deepika Mishra made history by becoming the first female officer in the Indian Air Force to be honored with a gallantry award. In 2022, Deepika was among the awardees announced for the Vayu Seva Medal for Gallantry on Independence Day.On April 20, 2023,
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Tamil Nadu assembly passes Bill allowing 12-hour work days, DMK allies: The passage of the Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, which provides for flexible work hours for employees in factories, is reportedly facing opposition from political parties, including DMK allies. The Act’s provisions to increase the necessary working hours from 8
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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2023 Every year on April 24, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed. The Day commemorates the use of multilateral decision making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to international crises. This day aims to promote the principles of multilateralism and diplomacy in
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Kenya’s Kiptum Wins London Marathon in 2nd Fastest Time: Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan athlete, collapsed to the ground after achieving victory in the London Marathon and posting the second-best time in history for the distance. Kiptum broke the course record in 2 hours, 1 minute, and 25 seconds, coming only 16 seconds shy of
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World Book and Copyright Day 2023: Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is marked to promote book reading, particularly among the younger population. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) organised this event to offset the decreased priority placed on reading as a result of the abundance of knowledge
