Kolkata Metro becomes India’s first metro train to run under river: Kolkata Metro has reached a historic milestone by becoming India’s first metro train system to complete an under-river voyage. The metro rakes travelled via an underwater tunnel beneath the Hooghly river, with the general manager, P Uday Kumar Reddy, riding in rake No. MR-612 […]
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WhatsApp launches ‘Stay Safe’ campaign: WhatsApp has launched a new campaign named ‘Stay Safe with WhatsApp’ to highlight the several safety features that are pre-built on the messaging app. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz It will run for three months with a focus on several safety-centric features like ‘Block and Report,’ ‘Two-Step Verification,’ and ‘Privacy and group settings.’ The campaign highlights why it is important
NSE Indices launches India’s first-ever REITs and InvITs index: NSE Indices Ltd, an arm of the National Stock Exchange, has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index -Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To track the performance of REITs and InvITs that are publicly listed and traded on the
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UP’s Suhelwa sanctuary records first photographic proof of tigers: According to a recent census report on tigers in the country, Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary has been identified as a new area where photographic evidence of tigers has been captured for the first time. The sanctuary was established in 1988 and is located in Shravasti, Balrampur, and
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Jallianwala Bagh massacre 104th anniversary: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, and is remembered as a tragic incident and a symbol of the crimes performed against the Indian people during the British colonial era. The massacre played a significant role in India’s fight for independence, as it increased the
SEBI unveils new logo on Its Foundation Day: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revealed its new logo during an event in Mumbai on Sebi Foundation Day. The new logo represents SEBI’s commitment to facilitating economic growth through capital formation, while also incorporating the power of technology and data into policy-making. April 2023
I-T dept notifies Cost Inflation Index for current fiscal: The Income Tax Department has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the current fiscal beginning April 2023, for calculating long-term capital gains arising from the sale of immovable property, securities, and jewelry. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz CII is used by taxpayers to compute gains arising out of the sale of
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Project Tiger: India’s tiger population was 3,167 in 2022- According to the most recent tiger census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s tiger population has reached 3,167 in 2022, a significant increase from previous census figures of 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, and 2,967 in 2018. During the inauguration
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Sarnbanada Sonowal Flags Off International Yoga Mahotsav in Dibrugarh: The Union Minister for AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the International Yoga Mahotsav at the Dibrugarh University Playground to commemorate the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2023, which is only 75 days away. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Significance of this event: The event aims to promote
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National Safe Motherhood Day 2023: Every year on April 11, National Safe Motherhood Day is observed with the goal of increasing awareness of proper healthcare to promote the well-being and safety of mothers and expectant mothers. This initiative, launched by the Indian government, aims to decrease the number of maternal and neonatal deaths. In the
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