{"id":132496,"date":"2023-04-15T11:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=132496"},"modified":"2023-04-15T11:37:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T06:07:09","slug":"14-15-april-2023-current-affairs-the-days-top-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/14-15-april-2023-current-affairs-the-days-top-news\/","title":{"rendered":"14&#038;15 April 2023 Current Affairs \u2013 The Day\u2019s Top News | GKSERIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Current Affairs<\/strong>&nbsp;is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post,&nbsp;<strong>Daily Current Affairs 14&amp;15 April<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>2023,<\/strong>&nbsp;we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National\/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as&nbsp;<strong>UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here is the Top News of the Day for&nbsp;<strong>14 &amp;15 April 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;to help you prepare the Latest Current Affairs part. After reading this section, you can successfully attempt&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-and-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs Quiz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Affairs for Competitive Exam \u2013&nbsp;<strong>14&amp;15 April 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/kolkata-metro-becomes-indias-first-metro-train-to-run-under-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kolkata Metro becomes India\u2019s first metro train to run under river<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kolkata-Metro-becomes-Indias-first-metro-train-to-run-under-river.jpg\" alt=\"Kolkata Metro becomes India\u2019s first metro train to run under river\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kolkata Metro becomes India\u2019s first metro train to run under river: <\/strong>Kolkata Metro has reached a historic milestone by becoming India\u2019s 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 from Mahakaran to Howrah Maidan station at 11:55 a.m. &nbsp;Senior officers, including the Additional General Manager and MD of Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL), H N Jaiswal, also accompanied him during the historic journey. After reaching the Howrah station, Reddy performed a puja, and rake No MR- 613 was also taken to the Howrah Maidan station. Flowers were sprinkled and coconuts were broken to celebrate this achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the metro:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Kolkata Metro is designed to travel the 520-meter distance beneath the Hooghly River in 45 seconds. The tunnel, which is 32 metres below earth, is set to begin trial runs on the 4.8-kilometer underground segment from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade soon. The four stations on this stretch include Esplanade, Mahakaran, Howrah, and Howrah Maidan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once operational, Howrah will become the deepest metro station in the country, situated 33 meters below the surface. Commercial services are expected to begin later this year. Currently, the East-West Metro Corridor (Green Line) is operational between Salt Lake Sector V and Sealdah stations over a stretch of 9.3 km. The Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch will provide an interchange point at Esplanade with the North-South Corridor (Blue Line).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first subaqueous tunnel rail system in India connects the Howrah station complex located on the west bank of the Hooghly river to Armenian Ghat on the east bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Kolkata Metro:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kolkata Metro is a rapid transport system that serves the city of Kolkata (previously Calcutta) in India. It is India\u2019s oldest metro system, with the first line operating in 1984. The system is operated by the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL) and currently consists of a single operational line, the North-South Corridor (Blue Line), running from Noapara to Kavi Subhash stations over a distance of 27.2 km. The East-West Corridor (Green Line) from Salt Lake Sector V to Phoolbagan has also been partially opened for commercial operations. The metro is a popular mode of transportation in Kolkata and carries millions of passengers every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/ratnakar-patnaik-appointed-as-new-chief-investment-officer-of-lic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ratnakar Patnaik appointed as new Chief Investment Officer of LIC<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ratnakar-Patnaik-appointed-as-new-Chief-Investment-Officer-of-LIC.jpg\" alt=\"Ratnakar Patnaik appointed as new Chief Investment Officer of LIC\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratnakar Patnaik appointed as new Chief Investment Officer of LIC:<\/strong> Ratnakar Patnaik has been named as the new Chief Investment Officer at Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), succeeding PR Mishra, who stepped down on April 10. &nbsp;Additionally, PC Paikray has been named the new Chief Risk Officer, taking over from Tablesh Pandey on the same date. Patnaik, who has 32 years of experience in the industry, began his career at LIC as a Direct Recruit Officer in September 1990. This information was disclosed in a filing by the insurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ratnakar Patnaik, who assumed the role of Chief Investment Officer on April 10, has extensive experience in marketing assignments, having worked in four different zones. He served as Senior Divisional Manager for the Indore and Jamshedpur divisions, and spent three years as Regional Manager in the Eastern zone. Patnaik rose through the ranks to become the central office\u2019s Chief of Investment \u2013 Front Office. He has a bachelor\u2019s degree in physics and is a member of the Insurance Institute of India. These specifics were revealed in a LIC filing announcing his appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is a state-owned insurance and investment company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It was founded in 1956 and is currently the largest insurance company in India in terms of market share. The company offers a range of life insurance products, including term insurance, endowment policies, pension plans, and unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), among others. LIC also invests in various sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and equity markets, and is considered one of the largest institutional investors in India. The organisation has a large network of branches and agents throughout India and is well-known for its loyal customer base and financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important takeaways for all competitive exams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life Insurance Corporation Founded: 1 September 1956;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Insurance Corporation Headquarters: Mumbai;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairperson of Life Insurance Corporation: Mangalam Ramasubramanian Kumar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/the-great-bank-robbery-npas-scams-and-the-future-of-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Great Bank Robbery NPAs, Scams And The Future Of Regulation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Great-Bank-Robbery-NPAs-Scams-And-The-Future-Of-Regulation.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Bank Robbery NPAs, Scams And The Future Of Regulation\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Great Bank Robbery NPAs, Scams And The Future Of Regulation:<\/strong> Pattabhi Ram &amp; Sabyasachee Dash has co-authored a new book titled \u201cThe Great Bank Robbery NPAs, Scams and the Future of Regulation\u201d which discusses 11 scams that have rocked India since its Independence(1947). Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd is the publisher of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V. Pattabhi Ram, a Chartered Accountant based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is an author, public speaker and teacher. He has authored several books such as \u201cTicking Times: An Accountant and a Gentleman\u201d, and \u201cFirst Lessons in Strategic Financial Management\u201d (co-authored with S.D. Bala). Sabyasachee Dash is a Chartered Accountant and a career corporate executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the book:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book discusses 11 scams that have rocked the nation since Independence. Without sensationalizing the dramatic content, the book examines how the frauds took place: the strategies used by the scamsters, the regulation loopholes they used, and the lasting consequences thereof. It also examines the roles of key players in the banking and financial industries, such as auditors, corporate boards, regulators, and rating agencies. A simple but not simplified primer into the world of banking and finance, this book is an engaging and timely discussion directed at the Indian citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/philippines-and-us-launch-largest-joint-military-exercises-to-counter-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philippines and US launch largest joint military exercises to counter China<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Philippines-and-US-launch-largest-joint-military-exercises-to-counter-China.jpg\" alt=\"Philippines and US launch largest joint military exercises to counter China\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Philippines and US hold largest-ever joint military exercises<\/strong>: To counter China\u2019s growing aggressiveness in the region, the Philippines and the United States have undertaken their largest-ever joint military exercises, known as Balikatan, involving almost 18,000 troops. The annual drills, which include a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, are being held for the first time under President Ferdinand Marcos, who seeks to strengthen ties with the US. The maneuvers include military helicopters landing on the Philippine island of Luzon and the retaking of an island by amphibious forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balikatan drills aimed at protecting Philippine sovereignty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Philippine exercises spokesman Colonel Michael Logico said the drills were aimed at protecting the country\u2019s sovereign territory. Troops will stage an amphibious invasion on Palawan, the nearest Philippine landmass to the Spratly Islands, over which China and the Philippines have rival claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>US troops to use Philippine bases, including one near Taiwan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercises follow China\u2019s three-day military exercise, which simulated targeted strikes and a blockade of Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. While the joint news conference did not address questions about the Taiwan tensions, U.S. troops will be allowed to use four Philippine military bases under the agreement, including a naval base near Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balikatan exercises to improve military tactics, techniques, and procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of troops participating in this year\u2019s Balikatan exercises will be significantly more than previous year. The two-week military training will involve approximately 12,200 American, 5,400 Filipino, and over 100 Australian personnel. This represents almost twice as many troops as the previous year\u2019s exercise. The Americans will also use their Patriot missiles, one of the world\u2019s best air-defense systems, and the HIMARS precision rocket system, which has been used by Ukrainian forces fighting Russian troops. According to Colonel Medel Aguilar, spokesperson for the Philippine military, the exercises will improve \u201ctactics, techniques, and procedures\u201d for a broad range of military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Balikatan exercises are part of recent agreements between Manila and Washington to restart joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea and expand the US military\u2019s presence in the Philippines, which has infuriated China. As a result, China accused the US of \u201cendangering regional peace and stability\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/world-art-day-2023-observed-on-15th-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Art Day 2023 observed on 15th April<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/World-Art-Day-2023-observed-on-15th-April.jpg\" alt=\"World Art Day 2023 observed on 15th April\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World Art Day 2023 observed on 15th April:<\/strong> To mark Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s birthday, UNESCO\u2019s General Conference established April 15 as World Art Day, recognising the role of art in promoting creativity, cultural diversity, and information exchange. &nbsp;Art has always encouraged innovation and sparked discussion among individuals worldwide. However, to preserve artistic freedoms, it is crucial to safeguard the conditions that support and protect artists. This celebration is an opportunity to encourage the development, distribution, and enjoyment of art annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The date of April 15 was chosen as World Art Day since it is Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s birthday. As one of history\u2019s most celebrated artists, da Vinci has come to represent ideals such as peace, freedom of expression, tolerance, and brotherhood. Art is a multifaceted medium that fosters creativity in all forms and is valued globally. Many famous works of art may be seen in museums all around the world, and art is an important instrument for chronicling history and educating people about past cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World Art Day 2023: History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>World Art Day was officially established on April 15 during the General Assembly of the International Association of Art in 2012. This was the first year of celebration, and the date was chosen in honor of the renowned artist, Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s birthday. Da Vinci has become a symbol of tolerance, multiculturalism, freedom of expression, and world peace. The inaugural World Art Day was supported by all national committees of the International Association of Art, and the event aimed to promote inclusivity by bringing together 150 artists from various countries worldwide. The celebration included conferences and extended museum hours. Outdoor art exhibitions featured various art forms such as paintings, prints, sculptures, and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/shakib-and-ishimwe-clinch-icc-player-of-the-month-awards-for-march-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shakib and Ishimwe clinch ICC Player of the Month awards for March 2023<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shakib-and-Ishimwe-clinch-ICC-Player-of-the-Month-awards-for-March-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Shakib and Ishimwe clinch ICC Player of the Month awards for March 2023\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICC Player of the Month awards for March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICC has announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for March 2023, with Bangladesh\u2019s Shakib Al Hasan awarded the ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month and Rwanda\u2019s Henriette Ishimwe named the ICC Women\u2019s Player of the Month. This is Shakib\u2019s second time winning the Player of the Month award, with his first win being in July 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month, March 2023 \u2013 Shakib Al Hasan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shakib Al Hasan, an experienced all-rounder, has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men\u2019s Player of the Month award for March 2023 due to his outstanding performances. He beat out tough competition from Asif Khan of UAE and Kane Williamson of New Zealand. Shakib was a bright spot for Bangladesh in the three-match One-Day International series against England, when he was the team\u2019s highest run-scorer and wicket-taker. In Bangladesh\u2019s only victory in the series, he scored 75 runs off 71 balls and took four wickets to earn the Player of the Match award in the hosts\u2019 50-run win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICC Women\u2019s Player of the Month, March 2023 \u2013 Henriette Ishimwe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICC has announced Rwanda\u2019s Henriette Ishimwe as the ICC Women\u2019s Player of the Month for March 2023. Ishimwe outperformed other strong contenders, including Sibona Jimmy and Ravini Oa from PNG, to clinch the award. Ishimwe, who is just 19 years old, has already played almost 50 T20Is for Rwanda and showcased her all-round skills in March. She made a strong start to the Nigeria Cricket Federation Women\u2019s International Twenty20 Tournament, contributing with both bat and ball against Ghana. &nbsp;After scoring a quick 32 off 22 balls, she took four wickets for just four runs to help Rwanda limit Ghana to 41 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/assams-traditional-bihu-dance-enters-guinness-book-of-world-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assam\u2019s Traditional Bihu Dance Enters Guinness Book Of World Records<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Assams-Traditional-Bihu-Dance-Enters-Guinness-Book-Of-World-Records.jpg\" alt=\"Assam's Traditional Bihu Dance Enters Guinness Book Of World Records\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assam\u2019s Traditional Bihu Dance Enters Guinness Book Of World Records:<\/strong> India\u2019s Northeastern state Assam created history and marked its name in the Guinness Book of World Records on Thursday by performing the traditional Bihu dance at a single venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 11,000 performers, including drummers and dancers, took part in the Guinness World Records bid by the State Government at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. During the event, the performers included singers and those playing state\u2019s traditional instruments such as Dhol, Taal, Gogona, Toka, Pepa, and Xutuli, among others. Practice sessions were held across the state to bring in the best performers for the mega event with the aim being to put Assam\u2019s cultural heritage on the world map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participant, including master trainers and dancers, will earn a 25,000 grant for taking part in the historic event. The certificate will be handed over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be in the state today to celebrate the state\u2019s spring festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said that the aim is to \u201corganise the largest Bihu dance performance at a single venue and make it to the Guinness Book of World Records in the folk-dance category\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/india-ranks-77th-among-142-countries-with-highest-crime-rate-venezuela-tops-world-of-statistics-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India ranks 77th among 142 countries with highest crime rate; Venezuela tops: World of Statistics report<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/India-ranks-77th-among-142-countries-with-highest-crime-rate-Venezuela-tops-World-of-Statistics-report.jpg\" alt=\"India ranks 77th among 142 countries with highest crime rate; Venezuela tops: World of Statistics report\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India ranks 77th among 142 countries with highest crime rate; Venezuela tops: <\/strong>According to the World of Statistics\u2019 rating of the world\u2019s \u201cmost criminal countries,\u201d Venezuela is the top-ranked country with the greatest criminal rate. It is followed by Papua New Guinea (2), Afghanistan (3), South Africa (4), Honduras (5), Trinidad (6), Guyana (7), Syria (8), Somalia (9) and Jamaica (10), respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India is placed at 77 spots.\u00a0<\/strong>The US and UK are at 55th and 65th rank, respectively. The least criminal countries in the list are Qatar (142), UAE (141), Taiwan (China) at 140. Separately, according to the Population Review (WPR), Venezuela, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, and Afghanistan will have the highest crime rates in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/who-world-chagas-disease-day-14-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHO World Chagas Disease Day : 14 April\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WHO-World-Chagas-Disease-Day.png\" alt=\"WHO World Chagas Disease Day : 14 April\u00a0\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHO World Chagas Disease Day : 14 April\u2013<\/strong> World Chagas Disease Day is commemorated on 14 April to increase public knowledge and visibility of Chagas Disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis) and the resources required for its prevention, control, or elimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WHO approved the designation of Chagas Disease Day on May 24, 2019 at the 72nd World Health Assembly. &nbsp;It is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by WHO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first World Chagas Disease Day was observed on 14 April 2020. The day has been named after Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano Chagas, the Brazilian doctor who diagnosed the first case on 14 April 1909.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/noted-bangladeshi-heath-care-activist-and-freedom-fighter-zafrullah-chowdhury-passes-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Noted Bangladeshi heath care activist and freedom fighter Zafrullah Chowdhury passes away<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Noted-Bangladeshi-heath-care-activist-and-freedom-fighter-Zafrullah-Chowdhury-passes-away.jpg\" alt=\"Noted Bangladeshi heath care activist and freedom fighter Zafrullah Chowdhury passes away\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Noted Bangladeshi heath care activist and freedom fighter Zafrullah Chowdhury passes away: <\/strong>Veteran Liberation War fighter and legendary public health activist Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury passed away in Dhaka on last night. He was 81. Dr. Zafrullah was admitted to Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital last week. He was on life support since Monday. Dr. Zafrullah was suffering from kidney-related ailments and other old-age-related problems.Dr. Zafrullah received international acclaim for his work in the field of public health. He won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in the Community Leadership category in 1985 and the Right Livelihood Prize in 1992 for his outstanding work in the public health sector. For his outstanding work to provide healthcare services to the poor, he was known as \u2018poor people\u2019s doctor\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/category\/daily-quiz\/daily-quiz-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz<\/a><\/strong><br><br>Dr. Zafrullah was a veteran freedom fighter. In 1971, he left his medical studies in the UK to join the liberation war of Bangladesh. He set up a big field hospital near Melaghar in Tripura during the liberation war of Bangladesh to treat the freedom fighters wounded in the war and the refugees.<br><br>In 1977, he was awarded the Independence Award, the highest civilian award in Bangladesh.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Affairs&nbsp;is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That\u2019s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? 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