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Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passes away

Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passes away: Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Japanese musician whose remarkably eclectic career straddled pop, experimentalism and Oscar-winning film composition, has died aged 71. Sakamoto had twice been diagnosed with cancer. In 2014, he took a year off from music as he recovered from throat cancer, describing the illness as “the most […]

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India could become world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by 2026

India could become world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by 2026: With 110 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) module capacity set to come online in the next three years, India will quickly become self-sufficient and the second-largest PV manufacturing country after China, finds a new joint report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

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Anjali Sharma conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari

Anjali Sharma conquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari: Anjali Sharma has made her state and country proud by successfully scaling the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in South Africa while wearing a traditional Gaddi dress (Luanchadi). She is the first Indian woman to accomplish this feat while dressed in a Gaddi costume, and her goal

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India and Romania sign first Defence Cooperation Agreement

Romania’s Deputy Defence Minister meets with Indian Defence Secretary: Simona Cojocaru, Romania’s deputy defence minister, recently met with India’s defence secretary, Giridhar Aramane, in New Delhi, where the two countries signed their first Defense Cooperation Agreement. Cojocaru emphasised the significance of the pact, saying that it would provide the basis for expanding their military relationship

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RBI appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director

RBI appoints Neeraj Nigam as executive director: On April 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the appointment of Neeraj Nigam as the new executive director (ED). Nigam was previously the regional director of the bank’s Bhopal office and will now take on his new role as ED. The RBI made this announcement through

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PM SVANidhi Scheme: Loans to Minority Street Vendors Remain Low

Ministry of Housing shares PM SVANidhi loan data: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha that 42.7 lakh loans worth 5,152.37 crore have been disbursed to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. Surprisingly, only 9.3% of these loans, totaling 3.98 lakh, were granted to hawkers from minority communities. To assist

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Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit

Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit: Israel successfully launched a new spy satellite, Ofek-13, into orbit on April 5th, 2023. Ofek-13, which was launched from the Palmachim Airbase in central Israel, is designed to provide advanced intelligence capabilities to Israel’s military and intelligence agencies. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Israel’s Ofek series spy

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International Day of Conscience 2023: 05th April

International Day of Conscience 2023: International Conscience Day is celebrated on April 5 to promote peace. To lead a conscientious life, one must respect human rights and dignity as well as protect other living beings. Below, we look at the history and significance of International Day of Conscience. Conscience is the ability of a person

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National Maritime Day 2023 observed on 05th April

National Maritime Day 2023: In India, National Maritime Week begins on March 30 and concludes on April 5 with National Maritime Day. The event, which celebrates India’s significant contribution to the maritime industry and its history as a seafaring nation, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. National Maritime Day plays a crucial role in

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