Daily Current Affairs: April 14, 15 & 16, 2022
Daily Current Affairs: April 14, 15 & 16, 2022
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Important Days
World Art Day – 15 April
- World Art Day is observed annually on 15 April to promote the development and appreciation of art.
- The first World Art Day was celebrated and observed in 2012 by the International Association of Art (IAA), a UNESCO partner. This date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci.
World Voice Day – 16 April
- World Voice Day (WVD) is celebrated annually on 16 April to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the daily lives of all people.
- The theme for World Voice Day 2022 is ‘Lift Your Voice’.
National News
Tamil Nadu will celebrate April 14 as ‘Equality Day’ in memory of B. R. Ambedkar
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Stalin has announced that B. R. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian constitution, will be honoured by the celebration of his birth anniversary on 14 April as the ‘Day of Equality’.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Stalin announced that Ambedkar’s birth anniversary will be observed as ‘Samathuva Naal’ (Equality Day).
- He also announced that the selected works of Ambedkar will be translated to Tamil by the TN government.
- Capital: Chennai
- Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin
- Governor: R. N. Ravi
- National Parks: Mukurthi National Park, Guindy National Park, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park, Mudumalai National Park
India’s first-ever community museum inaugurates in Gya – Sasoma villages of Leh district
- India’s first-ever community museum was inaugurated in Gya – Sasoma villages of Leh, Ladakh in the direction of preserving and forwarding its rich cultural heritage to future generations.
- Gya is the first village and oldest inhabitation in Upper Ladakh. Along with the Gya-Sasoma villagers, women associations of the villages, the Department of Museology National Museum Institute, NMI New Delhi and the LAHDC, Leh together have participated in the establishment of the Community Museum.
- The Community Museum will be an anchorage point for the young generations of Ladakh to their identity and for the visitors to understand this region.
Japan to send modified trains suitable for Indian for India’s first bullet train project
- For India’s first bullet train project Japan will send its improved high-speed train named ‘E5 Shinkansen series trains’ from Japan to India based upon the modifications to Indian specifications like temperature, dust and weight. Japan will send six trains initially.
- This E5 series are Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train types built by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
- They are capable of running at a speed of 320 kmph and are 35 m wide, the widest among such trains are available in countries like France and Germany.
Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida
State News
Odisha Government has signed an MoU with BPCL for developing a renewable energy plant
- The Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to take vital steps towards the proliferation of green energy in Odisha for five years.
- This MoU is to support in the fields of the feasibility of setting up renewable energy plant and green hydrogen plant (both for domestic and export customers) round the clock (RTC) power for consumers and proposed green hydrogen plants, setting up of requisite infrastructure, training and knowledge sharing, etc.
Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
- Festivals: Dhanu Yatra, Budi Thakurani Yatra, Magha Saptami, Chhau, Dola Purnima
- Lakes: Kanjia Lake, Chilika Lake, Ansupa Lake, Pata Lake
- Folk Dances: Chhau, Gotipua, Ghumura, Ranappa, Chaiti Ghoda, Sambalpuri
- Dams: Hirakud dam, Indravati dam, Rengali dam, Jalaput dam, Mandira dam, Patora dam
- National Parks: Bhitarkanika National Park, Simlipal National Park
Telangana signs an MoU with Thailand for trade and investment promotion
- Telangana’s Department of Industries and Commerce and Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce have agreed to collaborate for promoting bilateral trade and investment through greater cooperation in the areas of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and startups.
- This MoU seeks to strike synergies, for SMEs and startups, through innovation eco-system enabler T-Hub, Telangana State GlobalLinker and Thaitrade.com of Thailand.
Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Chief Minister: Chandrashekar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan
- National Parks: KasuBrahmananda Reddy National Park, Mahaveer Harina National Park, Mrugavani National Park
Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- Currency: Thai Baht
- Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
International News
TCS wins digital transformation deal from UK Financial Ombudsman Service
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was selected as a strategic partner by the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (Ombudsman) to accelerate its digital transformation.
- Operating within the UK public services sector, the Ombudsman provides free and easy-to-use services that help resolve complaints between consumers, small businesses and financial services businesses.
- This partnership is to help achieve its goal of preventing complaints and unfairness, and for better serving and supporting its customers. Leveraging its PACE innovation ecosystem, TCS will design and implement a new greenfield Digital Customer Portal that will improve the experience for complainants and respondents.
Banking and Economy
Punjab National Bank celebrates 128th Foundation Day on 12 April 2022
- Punjab National Bank (PNB) celebrated its 128th Foundation Day on 12 April 2022. PNB is India’s second-largest public sector bank.
- PNB was founded by the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai in 1894 as the First Swadeshi Bank after being influenced by the swadeshi movement.
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- CEO: Atul Kumar Goel
- Tagline: The Name You Can Bank Upon
Agreements MoUs Signed
IAF signs MoU with IIT Madras to develop solutions to maintain weapon systems
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Madras to develop indigenous solutions to maintain various weapon systems.
- Under this MoU, the IAF has identified key focus areas involving technology development and finding indigenous solutions for the sustenance of various weapon systems.
IIT Guwahati partners with NTPC for the development of a plant to capture CO2
- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has partnered with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to design and develop a highly energy-efficient plant for CO2 capture from power plants.
- This indigenous technology was developed by a research team led by Professor Bishnupada Mandal, Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Guwahati.
Science and Technology
Indian Coast Guard commissions latest Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III squadron in Bhubaneswar
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned the latest Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) MK-III squadron in Bhubaneswar, Odisha a boost to maritime security.
- The most advanced variant of ALH will enhance maritime capabilities of force along with West Bengal and Odisha Coast and beyond.
- These helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment like Surveillance Radar, Electro-Optic Pod, Medical Intensive Care Unit, High-Intensity Search Light and SAR Homer.
Appointments
Iqbal Singh Lalpura was appointed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities
- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) for three years. He succeeded Syed Ghayorul Hasan Rizvi.
- He has authored dozens of books on the philosophy and history of Sikhs and has received several awards including Sikh Scholar Award, Police Medal for meritorious services, President’s Police Medal and Shiromani Sikh Sahitkar Award.
Awards and Recognitions
Divyanka Tripathi honoured with the Champion of Change Award 2021 in Madhya Pradesh
- Actress Divyanka Tripathi was honoured with the Champion of Change Award for her phenomenal work as an artist by the government of Madhya Pradesh.
- She received the award from Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Books and Authors
Author Prem Rawat launches his new book titled ‘Hear Yourself’ in Mumbai
- Author Prem Rawat has launched his book ‘Hear Yourself’ for the Indian subcontinent in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This New York Times bestseller book is already available in 58 countries and five languages.
- This book is to help people understand their own potential. It will help them find peace in a noisy world.
Sports News
Australia’s Victoria state is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- The Australian state of Victoria is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with all sporting events taking place outside of the state capital Melbourne.
- The Games will be staged in March 2026 across multiple cities and regional hubs including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with its own athletes’ village.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa wins the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament
- Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa won the prestigious Reykjavik Open chess tournament held in Reykjajvik, Iceland. He defeated Grand Master D. Gukesh.
- Recently, Praggnanandhaa became only the third Indian to defeat Magnus Carlsen after former World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand and Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna.
Rohit Sharma becomes the second Indian after Virat Kohli to score 10,000 runs in T20
- Rohit Sharma became only the second Indian after Virat Kohli to score 10,000 runs in the T20 cricket. He became the seventh batter overall to reach the 10,000 runs in the T20s.
- West Indian legend Chris Gayle is leading the list of run-getters with 14,562 runs to his name followed by Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik (11698), West Indies Kieron Pollard (11474), Australia’s Aaron Finch (10499), Virat Kohli (10379) and Australia’s David Warner (10373).
India is set to host Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023
- India is set to host the Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023. It was organised by the Street Child United and Save the Children India, the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 will welcome 22 teams from 16 countries to India 2023.
- This event will take place in September ahead of the ICC World Cup and see street children and young people take part in a mixed-gender cricket tournament.
Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath wins silver medal in the Men’s Singles of Orleans Masters 2022 Badminton tournament
- Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath won a silver medal after losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in the men’s singles final of the Orleans Masters 2022 badminton tournament in Orleans, France.
- The women’s doubles pair of Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam were the only other Indian players to make it to the semi-finals at the Orleans Masters 2022.
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